Members of the 31st Dáil
Simon Harris Makes History as Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister
In a historic turn of events, Simon Harris has been appointed as Ireland's youngest-ever prime minister, following a parliamentary vote on Monday. The 37-year-old politician, known for his leadership during the early stages of Ireland's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, takes the helm after the unexpected resignation of former Prime Minister Leo Varadkar.
Brnabic meets with Republic of Ireland minister, entrepreneurs
DUBLIN - On the sidelines of a Bloomberg Media conference in Dublin, Serbian PM Ana Brnabic met with the Republic of Ireland's Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney, the CEO of the country's Industrial Development Agency Michael Lohan, Bloomberg Media CEO Scott Havens and Jaguar Land Rover General Manager John Cormican on Thursday.
President Joe Biden in Ireland: 'It's an honor to return'
After spending most of a day on a whirlwind countryside tour of his ancestry, President Joe Biden is turning back to diplomacy on Thursday, with an address to the Irish parliament and meetings with the country's leaders, and Ukraine is high on the agenda.
Ireland's Sinn Fein demands place in government at Dublin rally
Irish left-wing nationalists Sinn Fein demanded a place in Ireland's next government on Feb. 25 at a packed rally in Dublin, saying the country's two dominant centre-right parties were trying block voters' demand for change.
Irish Minister Seán Kyne on a Visit to Bulgaria
Irish Minister of Municipal Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development Seán Kyne will visit the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry, the Ministry of Environment and Water, the Ministry of Transport, Information Technology and Communications as well as the National Assembly. Minister Seán Kyne will hold meetings with his Bulgarian counterparts.
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PM Leo Varadkar: We are on safe hands with Romania at helm of EU Council
Ireland will work closely to help Romania succeed during its presidency of the Council of the European Union, said Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Tuesday at the end of the meeting at Cotroceni Presidential Palace with President Klaus Iohannis, in the context of his visit to Romania.
Ireland Secures Brexit Backing From EU Presidency Holder Bulgaria
Ireland has secured the support of European Union presidency-holder Bulgaria on major Brexit issues, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said during a visit to the Balkan state.
No agreement yet between Britain and Ireland: Irish FM
No agreement has yet been reached between Britain and Ireland on the future of the Northern Irish border after Brexit, but a breakthrough could come later on Dec. 4, Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said.
Ireland PM puts Trump on hold for 90 seconds! (video)
President Donald Trump called the new head of Ireland to offer his congratulations… but first, he had to wait.
Trump was put on hold for about 90 seconds as he waited for Leo Varadkar the new taoiseach (Irish prime minister) to come to the phone while the assembled press watched, according to CBS News.
Then it got even more awkward.
Ireland elects first gay Prime Minister
Leo Varadkar, the right-wing son of an immigrant Indian doctor, has been formally elected Ireland’s youngest and first gay Taoiseach.
Accepting his elevation to the most powerful office in the country, the 38-year-old said: “I’ve been elected to lead but I promise to serve.”
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