Simon Harris (born 17 October 1986) is an Irish Fine Gael politician serving as Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and Minister for Defence since January 2025, having previously served as Taoiseach from 2024 to 2025.

Apr 9, 2024 · Simon Harris, a social media-savvy politician who was inspired to get into politics after his brother’s autism diagnosis, has become Ireland’s youngest premier.

Jan 17, 2025 · Simon Harris (born October 17, 1986, Greystones, County Wicklow, Ireland) is an Irish politician who, on April 9, 2024, became the youngest taoiseach (prime minister) in the country’s history. Harris is also the leader of Ireland’s Fine Gael party.

Dec 6, 2024 · Simon Harris was speaking after he met Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other leaders of UK jurisdictions at the British-Irish Council (BIC) summit in Scotland.

Dec 6, 2024 · Simon Harris was speaking after he met Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other leaders of UK jurisdictions at the British-Irish Council (BIC) summit in Scotland.

Dec 6, 2024 · Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach Simon Harris has warned politicians from other parties not to “take my party for granted” in Government coalition talks.

Jan 28, 2025 · Tánaiste (deputy Irish prime minister) Simon Harris has said Irish unity is not his priority and he doesn't expect a border poll to happen during the term of the current Irish government. He was ...

Apr 9, 2024 · Harris, a father-of-two, has become Ireland’s 15th Taoiseach after the surprise resignation of Leo Varadkar as Fine Gael leader three weeks ago. Varadkar formally resigned at an audience with Higgins on Monday evening, paving the way for Harris’s election on Tuesday.

Mar 24, 2024 · Simon Harris was confirmed as leader of Fine Gael on Sunday afternoon, meaning he will become Ireland's youngest premier, at the age of 37. It is understood that the further and higher education minister was the only candidate.

Mar 24, 2024 · Simon Harris is set to replace Leo Varadkar, not only as taoiseach but also as the youngest person ever to lead the Republic of Ireland.