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Fiery exchanges in the first televised leaders debate of Irish general election

Simon Harris and Mary Lou McDonald clashed several times during the wide-ranging and hotly-anticipated leaders’ debate.

The Independent UK

Harris and McDonald face scrutiny over handling of party controversies in debate

They were taking part in the first major TV debate of the Irish General Election campaign.

Evening Standard

Taoiseach and Tanaiste say they would shun coalition with Sinn Fein

Simon Harris and Micheal Martin were speaking during a televised debate involving 10 parties.

The Independent UK

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Actor and comedian Jon Kenny dies aged 66

The Limerick actor was best known as one half of the comic duo D’Unbelievables.

The Independent UK

Jon Kenny dies aged 66: Tributes pour in for Father Ted actor and comedian

Tributes pour in for actor was best known as one half of the comic duo D’Unbelievables

Evening Standard

The Guardian view on Ireland’s general election: as always, this contest matters for Britain too

Editorial: Simon Harris has called a vote for 29 November because he is leading in the polls. But the current economic boom masks serious inequalities

The Guardian - UK

Irish PM suffers Theresa May moment on campaign trail

Irish prime minister Simon Harris suffered a fate similar to Theresa May's during a housing policy announcement this week.

The Independent UK

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Taoiseach leads tributes after death of songwriter Johnny Duhan

Tributes have been paid to Mr Duhan, 74, who had written songs recorded by artists such as Christy Moore, The Dubliners and Mary Black.

Evening Standard

Simon Harris calls Michael O’Leary’s teacher comments ‘crass and ill informed’

The Ryanair boss had said he would not hire teachers to get things done, at a Fine Gael event at the weekend.

Evening Standard

O’Neill lays wreath at Cenotaph in Belfast on Remembrance Sunday

It was the first time a senior Sinn Fein figure has taken part in such an event in Northern Ireland.

Evening Standard

‘Time is right’ for Irish election, says Harris as candidates hit campaign trail

The parties have already began to set out their stall on housing, immigration and childcare as they vie for votes on November 29.

Evening Standard

Irish parliament dissolved for General Election

Irish premier Simon Harris said it had been the honour of his life to serve as Taoiseach.

Evening Standard

US and EU ‘need each other’, says Irish premier after Trump election win

Taoiseach Simon Harris made his comments after attending a European Political Community Summit.

Evening Standard

Election campaign to formally start in Ireland with dissolution of Dail

Taoiseach Simon Harris will ask President of Ireland Michael D Higgins to dissolve the Parliament ahead of a polling date on Friday November 29.

Evening Standard

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President leads tributes to Kathleen Watkins after her death aged 90

The musician, broadcaster and author died surrounded by her family on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Trump win will not trigger exodus of US companies from Ireland, says Harris

The Taoiseach acknowledged the risk of a transatlantic trade shock had increased.

The Guardian - UK

Taoiseach announces Irish general election for 29 November

Announcement comes as polls show Simon Harris’s Fine Gael and coalition partners Fianna Fáil in position to win fourth term

The Independent UK

Irish general election date confirmed for November 29

The highly-anticipated announcement kicks off a truncated campaign which will last mere weeks.

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Irish leaders congratulate Donald Trump on US election victory

Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tanaiste Micheal Martin have pledged to maintain Ireland’s historic links with the US.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: America goes to the polls, Shane Drumgold rues media ‘hysteria’, Netanyahu sacks defence minister

Voting has begun in the US presidential election between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

The Guardian - UK

Irish prime minister plans to call general election this week

Simon Harris expected to dissolve parliament on Thursday or Friday, with election day likely to be at end of November

Evening Standard

UN chief hails ‘remarkable courage’ of Irish soldier killed in Lebanon in 2022

Antonio Guterres paid tribute to Private Sean Rooney in a letter to his mother.

Evening Standard

Irish premier offers Ireland’s help to Spain in wake of fatal flooding

Pedro Sanchez thanked the people of Ireland for their solidarity and kindness.

Evening Standard

Irish peacekeeping troops escape injury after Lebanon camp struck by rocket

Irish premier Simon Harris described the incident as ‘extremely serious’.

Evening Standard

Harris set to approve Occupied Territories Bill going to next Oireachtas stage

The law would ban the import into Ireland of goods and services that originated in Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Gaza.

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