Simon Harris's savings plan won't be get rich quick A new State-backed savings scheme is on the way for those fortunate enough to have money to invest, amid warnings it must not be a tax break that's primarily useful to the wealthy. Business • 21 Feb
Simon Harris's savings plan won't be get rich quick A new State-backed savings scheme is on the way for those fortunate enough to have money to invest, amid warnings it must not be a tax break that's primarily useful to the wealthy. Business • 21 Feb
Central Bank Governor warned Govt against overspending The Governor of the Central Bank Gabriel Makhlouf has told the Minister for Finance Simon Harris that he should ensure spending growth "is anchored to the economy's sustainable revenue-raising ability." Business • 11 Feb
Central Bank Governor warned Govt against overspending The Governor of the Central Bank Gabriel Makhlouf has told the Minister for Finance Simon Harris that he should ensure spending growth "is anchored to the economy's sustainable revenue-raising ability." Business • 11 Feb
Prudence or populism - which path will Simon Harris take? The most serious accusation Simon Harris faces as Minister for Finance is that he is overseeing a bonanza which is being squandered. Business • 10 Jan
Prudence or populism - which path will Simon Harris take? The most serious accusation Simon Harris faces as Minister for Finance is that he is overseeing a bonanza which is being squandered. Business • 10 Jan
Harris confirms Insurance Compensation Fund Levy cut Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris and Minister of State for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance Robert Troy have confirmed the reduction of the Insurance Compensation Fund (ICF) levy from 2% to 1% from January 1. Business • 30 Dec 25
Harris confirms Insurance Compensation Fund Levy cut Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris and Minister of State for Financial Services, Credit Unions and Insurance Robert Troy have confirmed the reduction of the Insurance Compensation Fund (ICF) levy from 2% to 1% from January 1. Business • 30 Dec 25
Eurogroup to elect new head amid Russian assets debate Finance ministers from Europe's 20-country single currency area are to choose the next Eurogroup chief today, as the EU weighs a tough decision on using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine. Business • 11 Dec 25
Eurogroup to elect new head amid Russian assets debate Finance ministers from Europe's 20-country single currency area are to choose the next Eurogroup chief today, as the EU weighs a tough decision on using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine. Business • 11 Dec 25
Woman charged over threats made against Simon Harris A 40-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with making threats to Tánaiste Simon Harris and his family. Courts • 20 Nov 25
Woman charged over threats made against Simon Harris A 40-year-old woman has appeared in court charged with making threats to Tánaiste Simon Harris and his family. Courts • 20 Nov 25
Dáil passes Harris confidence motion by 94 votes to 65 The Government motion of confidence in Simon Harris was passed after 94 TDs voted in favour and 65 against. Politics • 16 Oct 25
Dáil passes Harris confidence motion by 94 votes to 65 The Government motion of confidence in Simon Harris was passed after 94 TDs voted in favour and 65 against. Politics • 16 Oct 25
Behind the Story: Threats to Harris and France in turmoil The IMF "has been mentioned" in France as the country grapples with political fallout amid soaring public debt, a professor of European politics has told RTÉ's Behind the Story podcast. Behind the Story • 08 Sep 25
Behind the Story: Threats to Harris and France in turmoil The IMF "has been mentioned" in France as the country grapples with political fallout amid soaring public debt, a professor of European politics has told RTÉ's Behind the Story podcast. Behind the Story • 08 Sep 25
Tánaiste says threat against his family 'despicable' The Tánaiste has described threats made against his family as "despicable" and said that threatening children "is a line no decent society should tolerate being crossed". Ireland • 01 Sep 25
Tánaiste says threat against his family 'despicable' The Tánaiste has described threats made against his family as "despicable" and said that threatening children "is a line no decent society should tolerate being crossed". Ireland • 01 Sep 25
FG holds first regional meeting over Programme for Govt Fine Gael has held the first of five regional meetings with party members over the Programme for Government document. Politics • 18 Jan 25
FG holds first regional meeting over Programme for Govt Fine Gael has held the first of five regional meetings with party members over the Programme for Government document. Politics • 18 Jan 25
Simon Harris on the issues that matter to young voters Fine Gael has been accused of 'failing' young people by opposition parties, but its leader says it has plenty to offer younger voters. Election 24 • 24 Nov 24
Simon Harris on the issues that matter to young voters Fine Gael has been accused of 'failing' young people by opposition parties, but its leader says it has plenty to offer younger voters. Election 24 • 24 Nov 24
Starmer speaks of relationship 'reset' with Ireland Taoiseach Simon Harris and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have spoken about the importance of resetting the relationship between the two countries as they met in Dublin. Politics • 07 Sep 24
Starmer speaks of relationship 'reset' with Ireland Taoiseach Simon Harris and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have spoken about the importance of resetting the relationship between the two countries as they met in Dublin. Politics • 07 Sep 24
'Substantial' meeting held between Taoiseach and Macron Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he had a long and substantial discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron at their meeting in Paris today. Ireland • 27 Aug 24
'Substantial' meeting held between Taoiseach and Macron Taoiseach Simon Harris has said he had a long and substantial discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron at their meeting in Paris today. Ireland • 27 Aug 24
Harris proposes to create new infrastructure department Taoiseach Simon Harris has proposed the creation of a new Government department to oversee major infrastructure projects in Ireland. Politics • 20 Jul 24
Harris proposes to create new infrastructure department Taoiseach Simon Harris has proposed the creation of a new Government department to oversee major infrastructure projects in Ireland. Politics • 20 Jul 24
Taoiseach says bomb threat on home 'utterly unacceptable' Taoiseach Simon Harris has said the bomb threat made on his family home last night was "utterly unacceptable". Ireland • 27 Jun 24
Taoiseach says bomb threat on home 'utterly unacceptable' Taoiseach Simon Harris has said the bomb threat made on his family home last night was "utterly unacceptable". Ireland • 27 Jun 24
Ukraine 'holds same rights' as any country - Taoiseach Taoiseach Simon Harris told delegates at a two-day peace summit in Switzerland that Ukraine "holds the same rights to territorial integrity" as any country. World • 16 Jun 24
Ukraine 'holds same rights' as any country - Taoiseach Taoiseach Simon Harris told delegates at a two-day peace summit in Switzerland that Ukraine "holds the same rights to territorial integrity" as any country. World • 16 Jun 24
Harris urges banks to pass on interest rate cuts quickly The Taoiseach has called on banks to pass on any interest rate cuts to customers "as quickly as possible". Business • 05 Jun 24
Harris urges banks to pass on interest rate cuts quickly The Taoiseach has called on banks to pass on any interest rate cuts to customers "as quickly as possible". Business • 05 Jun 24
Waiver on development levies to be extended - Harris Taoiseach Simon Harris said today there is capacity to build 60,000 homes a year and there is a need to continue the supply of new homes. Business • 22 Apr 24
Waiver on development levies to be extended - Harris Taoiseach Simon Harris said today there is capacity to build 60,000 homes a year and there is a need to continue the supply of new homes. Business • 22 Apr 24
Dillon, Higgins and Burke appointed as junior ministers Three junior ministers have been appointed by the Government, with Fine Gael TDs Alan Dillon, Emer Higgins and Colm Burke taking up new roles. Ireland • 10 Apr 24
Dillon, Higgins and Burke appointed as junior ministers Three junior ministers have been appointed by the Government, with Fine Gael TDs Alan Dillon, Emer Higgins and Colm Burke taking up new roles. Ireland • 10 Apr 24
As it happened: Simon Harris elected Taoiseach Follow developments as they happened as Simon Harris was elected Taoiseach, with new members appointed to Cabinet. Politics • 09 Apr 24
As it happened: Simon Harris elected Taoiseach Follow developments as they happened as Simon Harris was elected Taoiseach, with new members appointed to Cabinet. Politics • 09 Apr 24
Cabinet members receive seals of office after reshuffle Cabinet Ministers have received their seals of office from President Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin. Politics • 10 Apr 24
Cabinet members receive seals of office after reshuffle Cabinet Ministers have received their seals of office from President Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin. Politics • 10 Apr 24
Who is Taoiseach Simon Harris? For some years, Simon Harris has been quietly building senior allies within the Fine Gael party, writes Juliette Gash. Ireland • 09 Apr 24
Who is Taoiseach Simon Harris? For some years, Simon Harris has been quietly building senior allies within the Fine Gael party, writes Juliette Gash. Ireland • 09 Apr 24
Simon Harris: Challenges facing the new Taoiseach Simon Harris has promised to focus on Fine Gael's core values, pledging to help small businesses and tackle crime. Analysis and Comment • 09 Apr 24
Simon Harris: Challenges facing the new Taoiseach Simon Harris has promised to focus on Fine Gael's core values, pledging to help small businesses and tackle crime. Analysis and Comment • 09 Apr 24
Grealish latest Independent TD to support Harris Another Independent TD has said that they will back Simon Harris as Taoiseach in next week's Dáil vote. Politics • 04 Apr 24
Grealish latest Independent TD to support Harris Another Independent TD has said that they will back Simon Harris as Taoiseach in next week's Dáil vote. Politics • 04 Apr 24
Most independents say they will not vote for Harris Just one of the Dáil's 22 Independent TDs have said they are going to vote with the Coalition when Fine Gael leader Simon Harris is nominated for Taoiseach on 9 April - however a number are still undecided. Politics • 29 Mar 24
Most independents say they will not vote for Harris Just one of the Dáil's 22 Independent TDs have said they are going to vote with the Coalition when Fine Gael leader Simon Harris is nominated for Taoiseach on 9 April - however a number are still undecided. Politics • 29 Mar 24
