The Latest Breaking News from Simon Harris

‘Makes sense’ to review EU tariff list, Harris says

It ‘makes sense’ for the European Union to review the rationale behind proposed countermeasures for US tariffs, Ireland’s deputy premier has said.

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025

Conor McGregor ‘does not speak for Ireland’, says Harris after White House visit

The MMA fighter criticised the Irish government’s stance on immigration issues as he spoke to reporters in the West Wing.

Evening Standard · Mar 17, 2025

Why MMA fighter Conor McGregor is being slammed for his meeting with Trump

The controversial fighter ‘doesn’t speak for Ireland’

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

Starmer to meet Taoiseach in Liverpool

The Prime Minister will meet with the Irish premier in Liverpool this evening for the first of a series of annual UK-Ireland summits.

The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025

Suspension of US support for Ukraine a ‘serious setback’, says Taoiseach

The Irish Cabinet is to sign off on 100 million euro in increased aid for Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025

Israel blocking Gaza aid risks lives – Tanaiste

Simon Harris said he was concerned that the situation could lead to Irish aid stocks in Jordan not being able to reach their destination.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2025

Gulf has emerged between US and Europe on Ukraine, Irish deputy premier says

Simon Harris also said he will bring a proposal for 100 million euro in financial assistance for non-lethal military support for Ukraine to Cabinet.

Evening Standard · Mar 2, 2025

Oval Office confrontation extraordinary and unsettling – Irish premier Martin

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said he believes Europe will continue to stand with Ukraine, but added that it also has to keep engaging with the US.

Evening Standard · Feb 28, 2025

Harris reiterates support for Omagh public inquiry in Benn meeting

The Tanaiste met with Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn in Dublin on Wednesday evening.

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025

Irish deputy premier and Northern Ireland Secretary to meet in Dublin

Tanaiste Simon Harris and Hilary Benn will hold their first in-person meeting

Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025