Simon Harris
IrelandpoliticianMaleb. 19866.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Simon Harris is a prominent Irish politician who has served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs and previously held the position of Minister for Health. Known for his advocacy on health and social issues, Harris has been a vocal supporter of addressing climate change and its impacts. His recent statements emphasize the undeniable scientific consensus regarding climate change and the urgent need for action from global leaders to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Simon Harris worked with Jim Breslin when he was secretary general of the Department of Health.
New group to look at gaps in insurance market – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-11
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris said there was a need for improvement and greater consistency in implementing the contract across the regions.
The HSE was broken up into six regions two years ago to deliver better care. Is it working? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-10
Moran complained to Tánaiste Simon Harris about members of their parties.
Limerick’s experiment with a directly elected mayor may be last of its kind – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-10
Minister for Finance Simon Harris said the figures are further evidence of the resilience of our economy.
Multinationals paid additional €1bn in July as new 15% tax rate kicks in – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-06
Much will depend on whether the Minister has the support of Tánaiste Simon Harris.
restoring budget credibility – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-04Simon Harris is the leader of Fine Gael and was mentioned in John Moran's complaints regarding the council's corporate plan.
The Limerick mayor, the Government councillors, and a significant row – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-03
Simon Harris is the Tánaiste who was addressed in the complaints made by Mayor John Moran.
Mayor of Limerick complains to Taoiseach and Tánaiste about councillors after fractious meeting – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-03Simon Harris practises a politics of visible action rather than deferred reward.
Micheál Martin thinks voters reward delivery. Simon Harris is not convinced – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-02
Polish prime minister Donald Tusk travelled down here to meet Simon Harris when the then taoiseach was returning from a visit to Kyiv in 2024.
The unlikely city that is Ukraine’s lifeline to the West – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-30
Simon Harris is the Minister for Finance who made promises about tax cuts for middle Ireland.
Are middle earners ripped off by the Irish income tax system? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-30Simon Harris is involved in proposing new personal investment accounts in Ireland.
Concerns over consumer protection in Simon Harris’s promised investment accounts – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-30
Minister for Finance Simon Harris is preparing his first budget.
Is the Irish economy really Trump-proof? We’d better hope so – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-27
Simon Harris is one of the budget Ministers trying to end the practice of budget figures being redundant as soon as they are published.
figures belong in the fiction section of the library – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-25
Simon Harris is the Minister for Finance facing challenges in offering real gains to taxpayers.
Adjusting income tax bands and credits to cost over €1bn next year – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-23Meanwhile Simon Harris, the Tánaiste, has said his party would be bringing forward proposals on 'a unified island' in November.
a question of priorities – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-23
James Browne submitted a budget proposal to Minister for Finance Simon Harris.
Minister says cultural change needed on housing – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-23
Simon Harris is the Minister for Finance who announced the budget details after the Cabinet approved the Summer Economic Statement.
Less cash to be available for new spending measures ahead of October’s budget – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-22Tánaiste Simon Harris said earlier this month a blanket ban on children under 16 using social media remains the Government’s favoured approach.
France approves social media ban for children under 15 in first for Europe – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-21
Simon Harris said Fine Gael will develop a 'blueprint for a unified island' by November.
Mary Lou McDonald says Irish unity talks with Simon Harris ‘extremely constructive’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-21
Simon Harris is the Minister for Finance who will announce the budget plans.
€1.5bn to be set aside for tax package for workers in summer economic statement – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-21
Simon Harris is the Tánaiste involved in the Government's discussions on e-scooter regulations.
E-scooters to be banned for under 18s under proposals agreed by Government – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-20
Simon Harris is the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance who proposed raising the income tax threshold.
Scaling back remote working should be on the agenda as payback for public sector pay rises – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-20
Simon Harris, the Tánaiste, also declined to comment on the matter involving Ed Walsh.
Trump’s undiplomatic diplomat stirs it up for Maga in Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-19
Simon Harris is the Minister for Finance who is prioritizing personal income tax cuts in the upcoming budget.
Why Simon Harris will really struggle to move the dial on income tax in the Budget – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-19
Simon Harris, Ireland’s deputy prime minister, said the country had lost a national treasure.
Oscar-winning Irish actress and Home Alone 2 star dies aged 81
Australia· 2026-07-18
Simon Harris launched a charm offensive on Sinn Féin regarding Irish unity.
Holly Cairns still getting under Taoiseach’s skin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-18
Tánaiste Simon Harris said the situation was now at a tipping point where we need to move and move quickly.
E-scooters face strict regulations if Government opts not to ban them – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-17Tánaiste Simon Harris praised Fricker as one of Ireland’s most celebrated actors and an ambassador for Irish talent.
Tributes to the late Brenda Fricker – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-17
Ireland's deputy prime minister, Simon Harris, led tributes following news of Fricker's death.
Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning 'pigeon lady' of 'Home Alone 2,' dead at 81
United States· 2026-07-17Tánaiste Simon Harris has been urged to examine the cost of retaining drug smuggling ships.
MV Matthew to depart Cork having cost State €16m in berthing, crew and maintenance fees – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-17
