News - Simon Harris
Aontú leader calls for Tánaiste to resign over death of Harvey Morrison
Thousands of people marched in Dublin yesterday in memory of the 9 year old, who suffered from scoliosis.
Aug 24, 2025 08:03
Local MEP says government must respond 'urgently' to Trump's EU tariffs
Tánaiste Simon Harris said the EU will remain focused and united as negotiations continue between now and the cut off date.
Jul 13, 2025 08:28
Donald Trump announces 30 per cent tariffs on the EU
European negotiators have been scrambling to reach an agreement with the Trump administration before then, to avoid taxes being placed on goods being sold in the US.
Jul 12, 2025 15:08
Local TD says potential minor injury unit in Longford is a viable possibility
Fine Gael TD Micheál Carrigy met with Tánaiste Simon Harris alongside Longford party colleagues in government buildings yesterday.
Jun 26, 2025 17:13
LISTEN: Tánaiste to meet wife of Roscommon resident jailed in Iraq as local politicians call for his release
Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane and former senator Eugene Murphy have been vocal on the issue, and have been amplifying calls for the government to end the suffering of Robert and his family.
Apr 18, 2025 15:04
Roscommon Civil Defence officer presented 20 years service medal by Tánaiste
Claire Keane followed the footsteps of her father and joined the service at a young age.
Apr 12, 2025 12:55
Vital tariff negotiations between EU and US to take place on Monday
President Donald Trump and the EU have announced a 90 day pause which has been welcomed by Tánaiste Simon Harris.
Apr 12, 2025 08:23
Calls grow for US President Trump to address the Oireachtas
The Tánaiste Simon Harris told the Irish Mail on Sunday the US President should visit the State, saying it would be "mutually beneficial."
Mar 17, 2025 07:56
Tánaiste says housing targets for last year have not misled public
The former Housing Minister last year outlined Ireland was on track to see close to 40,000 new homes built.
Mar 9, 2025 07:24
Longford man Micheál Carrigy elected chairperson of Fine Gael parliamentary party
He was elected by Fine Gael parliamentary party members at their AGM meeting held tonight in Leinster House.
Feb 26, 2025 22:41
Local councillor confident Frank Feighan will still deliver for constituency despite losing out on Junior Ministry
The Government role will allow Deputy Feighan to focus on issues affecting the constituency.
Feb 3, 2025 10:52
Local TD offered Leas-Cathaoirleach role following Ministerial disappointment
Frank Feighan expressed his disappointment at not being named as one of the 19 Junior Ministers named by the new Government yesterday.
Jan 30, 2025 08:57
Sligo-Leitrim TD tipped to miss out on Junior Minister role
Athlone TD Kevin 'Boxer' Moran and Sligo-Leitrim TD Marian Harkin are already assured of ministers of state roles.
Jan 29, 2025 09:39
Fine Gael candidate looks on bright side following defacement of election posters
Two pairs of sunglasses were added to one of Senator Micheál Carrigy's posters in Longford over the weekend.
Nov 11, 2024 13:48Shannonside Newsletter
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