The Latest Breaking News from Simon Harris

Irish leaders say Ukraine must decide conditions for a ‘just’ peace

Micheal Martin and Simon Harris were speaking after Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin suggested talks to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025

Tanaiste: Ireland will ban goods, not services, from illegal Israeli settlements

Irish deputy premier Simon Harris was accused of using technicalities to distract from a significant shift in policy.

Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025

Ireland to condemn Trump’s sanctions against International Criminal Court

The White House has issued an executive order in response to what it called ‘illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America’ and Israel.

Evening Standard · Feb 7, 2025

Irish government accused of being ‘missing in action’ in response to Storm Eowyn

TD Jennifer Whitmore said ‘the fact that the government was not prepared is inexcusable’.

Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025

David Lammy fails to condemn Donald Trump's call for ethnic cleansing of Gaza

FOREIGN Secretary David Lammy has failed to condemn Donald Trump’s call for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza – instead saying the US president “is…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 5, 2025

Trump’s comments on US-owned Gaza ‘concerning’ – Irish foreign affairs minister

Irish premier Micheal Martin said that it ‘remains to be seen where this leads’.

The Independent UK · Feb 5, 2025

Solidarity of Stardust families at Omagh inquiry as campaigner gives evidence

Michael Gallagher said he did not set out to start campaigning and described the toll it has taken on him and his family.

Evening Standard · Feb 4, 2025

Former Irish cabinet minister voices concern over lack of parallel Omagh inquiry

Charlie Flanagan questioned whether all key information held in the Republic of Ireland would be made available to the UK inquiry into the bombing.

Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2025

Legacy Act prevented ‘landing zone’ being reached for Troubles victims – Harris

The 2023 legislation, introduced by the Tories, halted scores of civil cases and inquests into Troubles deaths.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

Irish Government will ‘fully’ cooperate with Omagh Bomb Inquiry – premier

Simon Harris said he wanted to provide a ‘categoric assurance’ his government would ensure all requested material is supplied to the inquiry.

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025