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Harris: Fine Gael ‘will gain seats’ amid further fragmentation of Irish politics

Harris: Fine Gael ‘will gain seats’ amid further fragmentation of Irish politics

Simon Harris was elected with 16,869 first preference votes, well above the quota

Simon Harris insists Fine Gael is not on the back foot in election campaign

Simon Harris insists Fine Gael is not on the back foot in election campaign

The Taoiseach suggested voters are more interested in ‘bread and butter’ issues than the controversies his party has encountered in recent times.

Fine Gael scraps plans to increase paid sick leave

Fine Gael scraps plans to increase paid sick leave

It marks a U-turn in the party’s policy pledges.

All Fine Gael’s policy pledges are fully costed, McEntee says

All Fine Gael’s policy pledges are fully costed, McEntee says

Simon Harris to set out public childcare proposal at Fine Gael event

Simon Harris to set out public childcare proposal at Fine Gael event

I’m a good soldier: Leo Varadkar spreading Fine Gael’s new energy

I’m a good soldier: Leo Varadkar spreading Fine Gael’s new energy

Simon Harris criticises ‘siloed’ approach to disability services

Simon Harris criticises ‘siloed’ approach to disability services

Simon Harris pledges to hit the ground running as next taoiseach

Simon Harris pledges to hit the ground running as next taoiseach

Sat, 06 Apr, 2024

The new Fine Gael leader vowed to inject ‘new energy’ into his party.

Varadkar backs Harris to secure historic fourth term for Fine Gael

Varadkar backs Harris to secure historic fourth term for Fine Gael

Sat, 06 Apr, 2024

The outgoing Taoiseach thanked the party faithful for their support during his 13 years in government.

Simon Harris pledges to be ‘mature’ taoiseach as he seeks to renew his party

Simon Harris pledges to be ‘mature’ taoiseach as he seeks to renew his party

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

The Fine Gael leader said he would be appealing to three cohorts of people during his Ard Fheis speech on Saturday evening.

Simon Harris to consider cap on pay for Department secretaries-general

Simon Harris to consider cap on pay for Department secretaries-general

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

Simon Harris was speaking at the Fine Gael Ard Fheis.

Simon Harris wants RTÉ reports brought to Cabinet ‘quickly’

Simon Harris wants RTÉ reports brought to Cabinet ‘quickly’

Fri, 05 Apr, 2024

Two independent reports into RTE’s governance and culture were commissioned by the Minister for Media.

‘Real possibility’ of powersharing return by Christmas or in new year – Varadkar

‘Real possibility’ of powersharing return by Christmas or in new year – Varadkar

Sun, 19 Nov, 2023

The Taoiseach said that in his view it was ‘really important’ that the next return of Stormont is ‘sustainable’.

Fine Gael focuses on justice and Sinn Féin criticism ahead of ‘election year’

Fine Gael focuses on justice and Sinn Féin criticism ahead of ‘election year’

Sat, 18 Nov, 2023

Leo Varadkar said his party is ‘always looking out for middle Ireland’.

Government examining powers for judges to set minimum term in life sentences

Government examining powers for judges to set minimum term in life sentences

Sat, 18 Nov, 2023

Justice Minister Helen McEntee said the proposals do not include provisions for a whole-life sentence.

Fine Gael focus on farming and rural communities ahead of 2024 elections

Fine Gael focus on farming and rural communities ahead of 2024 elections

Sat, 18 Nov, 2023

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar did not give any hints on when a general election might be called.