New Taoiseach
Simon Harris elected country’s youngest ever taoiseach after Dáil vote
The 37-year-old Fine Gael leader thanked his family, his party and colleagues Leo Varadkar and Simon Coveney in his Dáil speech
Simon Harris has formally become Ireland’s new taoiseach during a ceremony with President Michael D Higgins in Aras an Uachtarain.
The 37-year-old Fine Gael leader has become the youngest taoiseach in the history of the state, after TDs earlier voted for him in the Dáil.
“Today is a very special day for me. When I started campaigning on issues close to my heart and got involved in politics, I chose this life. My family did ...
