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Starmer warned ‘a la carte’ Brexit deal not on the table as he visits Ireland
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Starmer warned ‘a la carte’ Brexit deal not on the table as he visits Ireland

The Independent  

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Irish premier says ‘of course’ police will not be sent to NI border
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Irish premier says ‘of course’ police will not be sent to NI border

The Independent  

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Rwanda bill blamed for more migrants crossing into Ireland, former Taoiseach claims, as French President Macron enrages No 10 with 'betrayal of our values' sneer
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Rwanda bill blamed for more migrants crossing into Ireland, former Taoiseach claims, as French President Macron enrages No 10 with 'betrayal of our values' sneer

Daily Mail  

A former Taoiseach of Ireland has blamed the Rwanda bill for a spike in migrants crossing into his country from Northern Ireland. Micheal Martin, currently the Irish foreign minister, claimed that migrants were flooding into the Republic over 'fears' of being deported through Rishi's flagship Rwanda scheme. Under the current travel arrangement you do not need to show documentation when …

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Simon Harris is installed as Ireland’s new prime minister. He’s the country’s youngest leader
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Simon Harris is installed as Ireland’s new prime minister. He’s the country’s youngest leader

Associated Press  

LONDON — Lawmaker Simon Harris was elected Ireland’s prime minister by a vote in parliament Tuesday, becoming at 37 the country’s youngest-ever leader. Harris, who served as higher education minister in Varadkar’s government, was the only candidate to replace him as head of the center-right Fine Gael party. “As taoiseach I want to bring new ideas, a new energy and …

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The rise of ‘TikTok taoiseach’: Who is Simon Harris, set to be Ireland’s youngest PM?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

The rise of ‘TikTok taoiseach’: Who is Simon Harris, set to be Ireland’s youngest PM?

Firstpost  

Simon Harris, who casts himself as an ‘accidental politician’, will become Ireland’s youngest PM at 37. He will be taking over as the taoiseach after Leo Varadkar’s surprise resignation last month Simon Harris is set to become Ireland’s new prime minister on Tuesday. According to a recent Ireland Thinks poll, Harris’ party’s support stood at 21 per cent, nearly 15 …

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Simon Harris, installed as Ireland’s new prime minister, is the country’s youngest leader
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Simon Harris, installed as Ireland’s new prime minister, is the country’s youngest leader

LA Times  

The new prime minister of Ireland, Simon Harris gestures as he is applauded by fellow lawmakers outside Leinster House, in Dublin, Ireland, on Tuesday. Lawmaker Simon Harris was elected Ireland’s prime minister by a vote in parliament Tuesday, becoming at 37 the country’s youngest-ever leader. Lawmakers in the Dáil, the lower house of Ireland’s parliament, confirmed Harris as taoiseach, or …

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Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever prime minister
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest-ever prime minister

Al Jazeera  

The 37-year-old replaces Leo Varadkar, who said he was quitting as party leader and PM for personal and political reasons. Ireland’s parliament has elected Simon Harris as the country’s new and youngest-ever prime minister, to succeed Leo Varadkar following his surprising resignation last month. The 37-year-old former health and higher education minister, best known for helping steer Ireland’s initial response …

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Simon Harris | The TikTok Taoiseach
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Simon Harris | The TikTok Taoiseach

The Hindu  

“This is a moment for Fine Gael to reset,” said Simon Harris after he was appointed the new leader of the Fine Gael, the centre-right party leading Ireland’s ruling coalition, after the shock resignation of previous party leader and Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on March 20. Mr. Harris survived the motion and went on to state that the government …

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Simon Harris set to be Ireland’s youngest PM
9 months ago

Simon Harris set to be Ireland’s youngest PM

The Hindu  

Simon Harris, set to become Ireland’s youngest ever taoiseach, will hope his social media skills and fresh face can save his party’s flagging fortunes as elections loom. After Mr. Varadkar’s shock resignation on Wednesday, Mr. Harris leapt from the blocks in the race for leader of the centre-right Fine Gael party and by default Prime Minister. With no other candidates …

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Why has Leo Varadkar suddenly resigned as Irish prime minister?
9 months ago

Why has Leo Varadkar suddenly resigned as Irish prime minister?

Al Jazeera  

Leo Varadkar’s decision to step down as prime minister of Ireland was so surprising that, according to reports, not even colleagues from his centre-right party, Fine Gael, saw it coming. The Republic of Ireland’s taoiseach, who will resign his post as prime minister as soon as a successor is chosen by his party and then approved by the Irish parliament, …

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Ireland openly gay and Indian-origin PM says he will quit due to 'both personal and political' reasons
9 months ago

Ireland openly gay and Indian-origin PM says he will quit due to 'both personal and political' reasons

India TV News  

Dublin: Ireland Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said on Wednesday announced he would step down as Irish PM and the leader of the governing Fine Gael party. Varadkar, 45, has had two spells as taoiseach, or prime minister — between 2017 and 2020, and again since December 2022 as part of a job-share with Micheál Martin, head of coalition partner Fianna …

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John Bruton, Irish leader who played a key role in Northern Ireland’s peace process, dies at 76
10 months, 2 weeks ago

John Bruton, Irish leader who played a key role in Northern Ireland’s peace process, dies at 76

Associated Press  

LONDON — Former Irish Prime Minister John Bruton, who played a key role in bringing peace to Northern Ireland, has died at the age of 76. The often fraught negotiations culminated in the Good Friday peace accord in 1998, by which time Bruton had lost Ireland’s 1997 election to rival party Fianna Fail, led by Bertie Ahern. Irish President Michael …

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‘Ball in Taoiseach’s court’ after gardai lost control of Dublin – O’Reilly
1 year ago

‘Ball in Taoiseach’s court’ after gardai lost control of Dublin – O’Reilly

The Independent  

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Border poll not even on the horizon in Northern Ireland, says Sir Keir Starmer
1 year, 2 months ago

Border poll not even on the horizon in Northern Ireland, says Sir Keir Starmer

The Independent  

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Varadkar pledges unwavering solidarity with Ukraine on day-long visit to Kyiv
1 year, 5 months ago

Varadkar pledges unwavering solidarity with Ukraine on day-long visit to Kyiv

The Independent  

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Irish premier stresses hard border must be avoided as UK-EU talks continue
1 year, 11 months ago

Irish premier stresses hard border must be avoided as UK-EU talks continue

The Independent  

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Modi congratulates Indian-origin Leo Varadkar for Ireland win: 5 things to know
2 years ago

Modi congratulates Indian-origin Leo Varadkar for Ireland win: 5 things to know

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Indian-origin Leo Varadkar on assuming office as Ireland's PM for the second term. In a tweet, Prime Minister Modi said that he values the historical ties, shared constitutional values, and multi-faceted cooperation between India and Ireland. Here are five points to know about Ireland's Prime Minister: 1) Varadkar became the head of the …

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Micheal Martin resigns as taoiseach ahead of power handover to Leo Varadkar
2 years ago

Micheal Martin resigns as taoiseach ahead of power handover to Leo Varadkar

The Independent  

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Rishi Sunak urges Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin to help find quick Brexit deal
2 years, 1 month ago

Rishi Sunak urges Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin to help find quick Brexit deal

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak has hinted he is looking for a quick Brexit deal ahead of a meeting with his Irish counterpart today. The Prime Minister will urge the Taoiseach, Micheal Martin, and representatives from the UK’s devolved governments to be ‘pragmatic’ – telling them they must ‘work together in our shared interests’. Rishi Sunak will tell Ireland's Taoiseach Micheal Martin that …

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Micheal Martin — from teacher to Taoiseach
4 years, 5 months ago

Micheal Martin — from teacher to Taoiseach

The Hindu  

Micheal Martin, Ireland’s new Prime Minister, who was sworn in to office on June 27, is the architect of Fianna Fail’s spectacular revival after the party’s poll drubbing a decade ago. His contention that FF’’s survival was at stake due to the austerity measures imposed under the €85 billion EU and IMF bailout backfired when Mr. Cowen won a confidence …

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