Harris told party members at the time that he would repay their faith with “hard work, with blood, sweat and tears, day in and day out with responsibility, with humility and with civility”. Simon Harris was officially installed at a ceremony with President Michael D. Higgins. Photo: AP At a weekend conference, he followed up … Read more
Simon Harris entered politics by campaigning for autism services for his autistic younger brother Simon Harris, who is set to become Ireland’s youngest ever prime minister after being appointed party leader on Sunday, will be hoping his social media skills and fresh face can save his party’s flagging fortunes as elections loom. The 37-year-old, who … Read more
Ireland’s Simon Harris, a 37-year-old politician best known for helping steer the country’s response to COVID-19, entered the contest to become its prime minister on Thursday following Leo Varadkar’s shock exit. Harris, currently the only candidate in the race, will become Ireland’s youngest prime minister if he succeeds. He will also have no more than … Read more
