News - Simon Harris
Taoiseach to chair a meeting on Lough Funshinagh next month
Simon Harris met with families affected by the crisis in the south Roscommon area in recent weeks.
May 30, 2024 13:20
Taoiseach praises locals who stood back from Castlerea protest
May 20, 2024 13:34
Taoiseach to visit Longford for National Famine Commemoration today
The formal state ceremony will be attended by Taoiseach Simon Harris and Culture Minister Catherine Martin.
May 19, 2024 11:19
Taoiseach to visit Longford at National Famine Commemoration
The event will include military honours and a wreath laying ceremony in remembrance of all those who suffered or perished during the Famine.
May 14, 2024 12:57
New school building for Carrick long overdue - Mohill principal
The national school's pupil numbers have doubled over the past 10 years and it is now spread over two campuses, due to overcrowding.
May 13, 2024 12:58
Taoiseach hears of need for new school building on visit to Carrick
He met the school's new committee, who told him the current facilities are inadequate and there is an overcrowding problem.
May 7, 2024 09:18
Local TD highlights gambling bill concerns
Under the proposed bill, it would prevent charities and local sports clubs advertising their fundraising draws if the prize pool is over €10,000.
Apr 26, 2024 08:41
Local TDs raise Lough Funshinagh crisis in the Dáil
Deputies Denis Naughten and Michael Fitzmaurice addressed Taoiseach Simon Harris following his election.
Apr 11, 2024 18:11
Peter Burke to be appointed as new Enterprise Minister
Meanwhile, Patrick O’Donovan has been appointed the new Higher Education Minister.
Apr 9, 2024 17:15
Simon Harris becomes youngest ever Taoiseach
The final vote in the Dáil finished 88 Tá to 69 Níl.
Apr 9, 2024 13:43
Leo Varadkar addresses Dáil as he bows out of Taoiseach's position
Mr. Varadkar says the Government he led faced massive challenges.
Apr 9, 2024 11:05
Fine Gael MEP says party has no appetite for early election
Simon Harris is due to take the reins from Leo Varadkar next week after the Dáil's Easter break
Apr 5, 2024 13:41
Local TD says Independent Ireland party will not support incoming Taoiseach
The new Fine Gael leader is expected to be elected to lead the country in the Dáil next Tuesday.
Apr 3, 2024 16:03
Local councillors would welcome Harris as FG leader
Some public representatives in Longford, Leitrim and Roscommon were split on who to back earlier today.
Mar 21, 2024 17:53Shannonside Newsletter
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