Simon Harris (born 17 October 1986) is an Irish Fine Gael politician serving as Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence since January 2025, having previously served as Taoiseach from 2024 to 2025. He has been leader of Fine Gael since 2024 and a TD for the Wicklow constituency since 2011. A Cabinet minister since 2016, he previously served as a …

Apr 9, 2024 · Simon Harris, a social media-savvy politician who was inspired to get into politics after his brother’s autism diagnosis, has become Ireland’s youngest premier.

Mar 24, 2024 · Simon Harris is set to replace Leo Varadkar, not only as taoiseach but also as the youngest person ever to lead the Republic of Ireland.

Dec 6, 2024 · Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach Simon Harris has warned politicians from other parties not to “take my party for granted” in Government coalition talks.

Dec 6, 2024 · Simon Harris was speaking after he met Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other leaders of UK jurisdictions at the British-Irish Council (BIC) summit in Scotland.

Mar 25, 2024 · Simon Harris was caretaker health minister in extraordinary times, but was also praised by some for his handling of the crisis, particularly for his communications skills.

Apr 9, 2024 · Harris, a father-of-two, has become Ireland’s 15th Taoiseach after the surprise resignation of Leo Varadkar as Fine Gael leader three weeks ago. Varadkar formally resigned at an audience with Higgins on Monday evening, paving the way for Harris’s election on Tuesday.

Mar 24, 2024 · Simon Harris was confirmed as leader of Fine Gael on Sunday afternoon, meaning he will become Ireland's youngest premier, at the age of 37. It is understood that the further and higher education minister was the only candidate.

Mar 24, 2024 · Simon Harris has been confirmed as the new leader of Fine Gael - paving the way for him to become Ireland's youngest premier. The announcement was made in Athlone by the chairman of the party's...

Jan 17, 2025 · Simon Harris (born October 17, 1986, Greystones, County Wicklow, Ireland) is an Irish politician who, on April 9, 2024, became the youngest taoiseach (prime minister) in the country’s history. Harris is also the leader of Ireland’s Fine Gael party.