Politics

Explainer: Everything you need to know about the election of a new taoiseach

From Dáil speeches to presidential ceremonies and high political drama, it will be a busy day for politics enthusiasts

Simon Harris is expected to be elected taoiseach tomorrow morning, and to appoint his new cabinet by the evening, Pic: Fergal Phillips

Simon Harris is expected to be elected as Ireland’s new taoiseach on Tuesday, and he will then appoint a new government.

So how will the day run? What will be the key moments of drama? And at what times can you afford to snooze for a bit?

10.30am – Dáil statements and vote on new Taoiseach

Following Leo Varadkar’s trip to Áras an Uachtaráin the night before to tender his resignation as taoiseach, he will take ...