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United Ireland 'a legitimate aspiration' but 'not priority', says incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris

Simon Harris is set to become Ireland's youngest-ever prime minister, with the Dáil expected to confirm him on April 9.
Harris prioritizes law and order, sustainable immigration policy, and combating populism.
Harris is known for networking skills, social media savvy, and surviving accusations of leaking cabinet details.

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The Guardian

‘Always in a hurry’: the rapid rise of Simon Harris, Ireland’s new ‘TikTok taoiseach’

Politician known as a ‘meticulous door knocker’ as a councillor in 2009 is now poised to become Ireland’s youngest leaderIn 2012 an Irish parliamentary committee hearing had degenerated into a raucous shouting match when a voice cut through the bedlam. “Chillax,” said Simon Harris. “I think everyone needs to take a step back here.”The 25-year-old legislator’s intervention silenced and mystified his colleagues. One wondered if chillax was Latin. …

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

United Ireland is ‘not my priority’ says country’s new prime minister

Simon Harris seeks ‘closer relations’ with the UK but claims reunification, although a ‘legitimate political aspiration’, is not his focus

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Shropshire Star

Cost not the main factor in unity debate, Ireland’s incoming leader says

Cost should not be the overbearing factor in consideration of a united Ireland, Simon Harris has insisted.

1 month ago·Ketley, United Kingdom

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Evening Standard

Cost not the main factor in unity debate, Ireland’s incoming leader says

Simon Harris is expected to become taoiseach this week.

1 month ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

United Ireland 'a legitimate aspiration' but 'not priority', says incoming Taoiseach Simon Harris

In his first interview as Fine Gael leader, Ireland's incoming prime minister Simon Harris tells Sky News he seeks closer relations with the UK and addresses post-Brexit tensions.

1 month ago·United Kingdom

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Irish Examiner

Cost not the main factor in unity debate, Harris insists

The incoming Taoiseach said despite his view that reunification should not be a priority at the present time, he said he remained committed to the objective

1 month ago·Ireland

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