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Irish tax cuts 'entirely possible' without any economic shocks, Tanaiste says
Tax
Simon Harris remains optimistic on tax cuts for workers
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Ireland social media ban for kids under 16 could be on the way
Social media
Tanaiste Simon Harris has called for a move towards banning children aged under 16 from social media.
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Government reps to visit 11 US cities for St Patrick's Day despite calls to scrap trips amid Trump turmoil
Donald Trump
The US will remain as the most visited country in the Government’s St Patrick’s Day programme
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Landlords express 'grave concerns' as publication on RPZs to be brought to Cabinet
Housing
The provisions of the Bill will be enacted for new tenancies created on or after March 1
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Irish Holocaust survivor issues stark warning - 'It can very easily happen again'
Holocaust Memorial Day
This week a survey by the Claims Conference, an organisation which negotiates compensation for Holocaust survivors, found 9 per cent of Irish 18 to 29-year-olds believe the Holocaust is a myth and did not happen
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Tánaiste calls for 'cool heads' as Donald Trump threatens 25% tariffs on eight European countries
Donald Trump
President Trump has not ruled out military action to gain control of Greenland as he threatens major tariffs
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Simon Harris meets with Donald Trump's nemesis Gavin Newsom in California
Simon Harris
The Tanaiste said he had a 'warm and constructive' meeting with the state's mayor
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Simon Harris to meet California governor Gavin Newsom during US visit
Simon Harris
Mr Newsom is considered to be a 2028 presidential hopeful for the Democrats
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'We don't have confidence' - Ireland to vote against controversial Mercosur trade deal
European Union
The proposed trade deal between the EU and Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay would create the world’s biggest free-trade zone - reports Ciara O'Loughlin from Shanghai
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Simon Harris insists Ireland is not taking 'soft' approach on US intervention in Venezuela
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The Tanaiste said he would not describe the Trump administration’s strikes on Venezuela and the middle-of-the-night capture of its president Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores as "kidnapping"
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Ireland social welfare changes this week as over 1.5 million to benefit
Cost of Living
Over 1.5 million people in Ireland are set to see social welfare and cost of living changes kick in this week under Budget 2026.
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Simon Harris urged to withdraw 'dishonest and dangerous' comments linking high homeless figures with migration
Homeless crisis
He said there are a significant number of people in emergency accommodation that don’t have housing rights
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Tánaiste Simon Harris almost quit public life after series of violent threats this year
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The Tánaiste said he felt "powerless" after threats made to his family
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Government announces new €400 million equity programme to deliver new homes
Irish News
Finance Minister Simon Harris welcomed the new funding
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Woman who sent online threats to Tánaiste Simon Harris given six month jail term
Courts
Sandra Barry admitted sending the social media messages to Mr Harris in "three minutes of madness" She broke down in court as she pleaded guilty. She also wrote Mr Harris a letter of apology
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Simon Harris hits back at social media user who wished him dead
Simon Harris
The Fine Gael leader has received numerous threats investigated by gardaí in the past few months
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Panto in Dail as Simon Harris labelled 'a Scrooge' in the Dáil as cost of living row continues
Cost of Living
A row in the Dáil chamber on Thursday was labelled "a pantomime"
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Government to be given emergency powers to speed up infrastructure under new plan
Housing
The Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce published a report and action plan detailing 30 actions and deadlines
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Simon Harris "completely opposed" to plan to rename Dublin's Herzog Park
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Herzog Park was named in 1995 in honour of former president of Israel Chaim Herzog, who was born in Belfast and spent his early childhood in Dublin
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Irish diplomats fear terrorist who killed Private Sean Rooney will never face justice
Defence Forces
Irish peacekeeper Private Sean Rooney was killed while on UN duty in Beirut when the armoured vehicle he was driving came under fire in December 2022
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Woman, 40, in court charged with threatening Tanaiste Simon Harris
Courts
Mr Harris, who became finance minister this week, was previously minister for foreign affairs and defence
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Woman due in court charged with making online threats against Simon Harris
Criminal Courts of Justice
After a previous threat, Mr Harris had said he would not be "deterred" from doing his job.
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Simon Harris to be Finance Minister as Paschal Donohoe resigns - triggering reshuffle
Simon Harris
Mr Donohoe’s resignation to take up a senior post at the World Bank has resulted in a reshuffle in posts held by Fine Gael ministers.
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Tanaiste believes there is 'window of opportunity' to address Troubles legacy
Simon Harris
In September, British and Irish leaders unveiled a joint framework to address longstanding legacy issues in Northern Ireland
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