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Irish premier casts vote with his family early as General Election under way

Simon Harris said he was hopeful – both for the outcome of the election and the future of the country.

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024

Irish voters head to polls in ‘too close to call’ General Election

The three largest parties were virtually neck-and-neck heading into the vote, according to the latest opinion poll.

The Independent UK · Nov 29, 2024

Parties make last-ditch attempts to attract votes on eve of election

The polls will open at 7am and close at 10pm on Friday.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

Taoiseach urges public to consider government formation when voting

Simon Harris said it is not his place to tell people who to transfer their vote to but urged them to consider the make-up of the new government.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2024

Major poll puts Ireland’s lead parties near neck-and-neck

The General Election will be held on Friday.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

Harris dismisses ‘project fear’ approach to Sinn Fein

Irish voters head to the polls on Friday.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

Major retailers in UK and Ireland pull products associated with Conor McGregor

It comes after a woman won a civil claim for damages against the Irish fighter after accusing him of raping her.

Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024

Simon Harris says ‘all to play for’ in election despite Fine Gael polling slide

The Taoiseach said he hoped voters would not judge him on the basis of a criticised encounter with a disability care worker in Co Cork.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be at their best against Australia

The Englishman will lead next year’s Lions tour Down Under.

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2024

Irish premier praises Dublin woman who won civil case against Conor McGregor

Taoiseach Simon Harris said he spoke to Nikita Hand on Saturday after winning her case against the mixed martial arts fighter.

Evening Standard · Nov 23, 2024