Simon Harris
@simonharrisireland.bsky.social
Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland) & Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Minister for Defence.
Leader of Fine Gael and Wicklow TD.
Leader of Fine Gael and Wicklow TD.
We cannot stand by while children are starving and dying.
The ongoing Israeli blockade is having a devastating impact on the people of Gaza.
The world must do more.
The ongoing Israeli blockade is having a devastating impact on the people of Gaza.
The world must do more.
May 6, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We cannot stand by while children are starving and dying.
The ongoing Israeli blockade is having a devastating impact on the people of Gaza.
The world must do more.
The ongoing Israeli blockade is having a devastating impact on the people of Gaza.
The world must do more.
I warmly welcome today's release of Israeli and Thai hostages held in captivity by Hamas.
I also welcome the increased levels of aid reaching Gaza.
This needs to continue at speed.
Full statement ⬇️
I also welcome the increased levels of aid reaching Gaza.
This needs to continue at speed.
Full statement ⬇️
January 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I warmly welcome today's release of Israeli and Thai hostages held in captivity by Hamas.
I also welcome the increased levels of aid reaching Gaza.
This needs to continue at speed.
Full statement ⬇️
I also welcome the increased levels of aid reaching Gaza.
This needs to continue at speed.
Full statement ⬇️
Making sure we harness the full potential of the Good Friday Agreement is a key priority for me as Tánaiste. Grateful to everyone for their time today
January 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Making sure we harness the full potential of the Good Friday Agreement is a key priority for me as Tánaiste. Grateful to everyone for their time today
An early visit to Belfast today to meet the First Minister and deputy First Minister and political party leaders and representatives and the Speaker of the Stormont Assembly.
January 28, 2025 at 3:12 PM
An early visit to Belfast today to meet the First Minister and deputy First Minister and political party leaders and representatives and the Speaker of the Stormont Assembly.
We remember the horror of that sunny August afternoon in Omagh.
Today is a stark reminder of the pain and suffering caused to so many families as the commemorative hearings begin.
Full statement below ⬇️
Today is a stark reminder of the pain and suffering caused to so many families as the commemorative hearings begin.
Full statement below ⬇️
January 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
We remember the horror of that sunny August afternoon in Omagh.
Today is a stark reminder of the pain and suffering caused to so many families as the commemorative hearings begin.
Full statement below ⬇️
Today is a stark reminder of the pain and suffering caused to so many families as the commemorative hearings begin.
Full statement below ⬇️
Warm and engaging meetings with Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares Bueno this morning at the Foreign Affairs Council.
We discussed the current trade environment and future EU relations, following the inauguration of President Trump.
We discussed the current trade environment and future EU relations, following the inauguration of President Trump.
January 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Warm and engaging meetings with Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares Bueno this morning at the Foreign Affairs Council.
We discussed the current trade environment and future EU relations, following the inauguration of President Trump.
We discussed the current trade environment and future EU relations, following the inauguration of President Trump.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is a stark reminder of the horrors of evil.
Ireland and its government are committed to countering all forms of antisemitism, racism and discrimination.
Ireland and its government are committed to countering all forms of antisemitism, racism and discrimination.
January 27, 2025 at 9:34 AM
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is a stark reminder of the horrors of evil.
Ireland and its government are committed to countering all forms of antisemitism, racism and discrimination.
Ireland and its government are committed to countering all forms of antisemitism, racism and discrimination.
Tonight in Brussels, countries from across the EU are meeting at a critical time with so many major, pressing issues.
It is my honour to represent Ireland. We have much to discuss including EU-US relations, the Middle East and Ukraine.
It is my honour to represent Ireland. We have much to discuss including EU-US relations, the Middle East and Ukraine.
January 26, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Tonight in Brussels, countries from across the EU are meeting at a critical time with so many major, pressing issues.
It is my honour to represent Ireland. We have much to discuss including EU-US relations, the Middle East and Ukraine.
It is my honour to represent Ireland. We have much to discuss including EU-US relations, the Middle East and Ukraine.
I am delighted to have had the opportunity to speak with the First Minister of Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill, & the deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly.
This is a time to intensify our work together to address the shared challenges on this island.
My full statement:
This is a time to intensify our work together to address the shared challenges on this island.
My full statement:
January 25, 2025 at 9:05 AM
I am delighted to have had the opportunity to speak with the First Minister of Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill, & the deputy First Minister, Emma Little-Pengelly.
This is a time to intensify our work together to address the shared challenges on this island.
My full statement:
This is a time to intensify our work together to address the shared challenges on this island.
My full statement:
I’ve been briefed on the storm hitting Ireland from midnight tonight.
Storm Eowyn is Dangerous, Destructive & Damaging.
We cannot give a higher warning than nationwide RED. The risk to life is extreme and real. You need to pay attention. Do not travel. Do not go near the sea.
Storm Eowyn is Dangerous, Destructive & Damaging.
We cannot give a higher warning than nationwide RED. The risk to life is extreme and real. You need to pay attention. Do not travel. Do not go near the sea.
January 23, 2025 at 10:43 AM
I’ve been briefed on the storm hitting Ireland from midnight tonight.
Storm Eowyn is Dangerous, Destructive & Damaging.
We cannot give a higher warning than nationwide RED. The risk to life is extreme and real. You need to pay attention. Do not travel. Do not go near the sea.
Storm Eowyn is Dangerous, Destructive & Damaging.
We cannot give a higher warning than nationwide RED. The risk to life is extreme and real. You need to pay attention. Do not travel. Do not go near the sea.
It was an honour to meet Daragh Kelly, John O’Driscoll, Enda McNicholas, Roger McMorrow & Conor McCarthy in September.
Incredible to see them finishing 3rd in a transatlantic rowing race, raising funds in honour of Saoirse O’Driscoll. 5,000km race in 39 days, 14 hours and 31min.
Incredible to see them finishing 3rd in a transatlantic rowing race, raising funds in honour of Saoirse O’Driscoll. 5,000km race in 39 days, 14 hours and 31min.
January 21, 2025 at 9:11 AM
It was an honour to meet Daragh Kelly, John O’Driscoll, Enda McNicholas, Roger McMorrow & Conor McCarthy in September.
Incredible to see them finishing 3rd in a transatlantic rowing race, raising funds in honour of Saoirse O’Driscoll. 5,000km race in 39 days, 14 hours and 31min.
Incredible to see them finishing 3rd in a transatlantic rowing race, raising funds in honour of Saoirse O’Driscoll. 5,000km race in 39 days, 14 hours and 31min.
I warmly congratulate President Donald Trump on his inauguration today and wish him every success in his term-in-office.
The Government very much looks forward to cooperating with President Trump and his administration in the months and years ahead.
The Government very much looks forward to cooperating with President Trump and his administration in the months and years ahead.
January 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
I warmly congratulate President Donald Trump on his inauguration today and wish him every success in his term-in-office.
The Government very much looks forward to cooperating with President Trump and his administration in the months and years ahead.
The Government very much looks forward to cooperating with President Trump and his administration in the months and years ahead.
I welcome the entry into force of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas which offers hope after a brutal 15 months of war.
There must be an immediate surge in the much needed humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza.
There must be an immediate surge in the much needed humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza.
January 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
I welcome the entry into force of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas which offers hope after a brutal 15 months of war.
There must be an immediate surge in the much needed humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza.
There must be an immediate surge in the much needed humanitarian assistance for the people of Gaza.
Today, Fine Gael hosts the first of five meetings across the country engaging with members on the draft Programme for Government.
January 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Today, Fine Gael hosts the first of five meetings across the country engaging with members on the draft Programme for Government.
Positive news on home building as a record 60,243 homes have commenced in 2024. That is an average 239 new homes every working day in 2024 - the highest number since records began. Home ownership will be our priority for the next 5 years.
January 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Positive news on home building as a record 60,243 homes have commenced in 2024. That is an average 239 new homes every working day in 2024 - the highest number since records began. Home ownership will be our priority for the next 5 years.
Since the General Election we have been working night and day to deliver a Programme for Government.
Fine Gael went into negotiations to put together a government that can deliver on the issues that matter to you, your family and your community.
Fine Gael went into negotiations to put together a government that can deliver on the issues that matter to you, your family and your community.
January 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Since the General Election we have been working night and day to deliver a Programme for Government.
Fine Gael went into negotiations to put together a government that can deliver on the issues that matter to you, your family and your community.
Fine Gael went into negotiations to put together a government that can deliver on the issues that matter to you, your family and your community.
Earlier this week I had the honour and pleasure to meet 13 Year old Kai Keane who is non verbal and is a new student at Goreyhill Special School which I officially opened. I knew when meeting Kai he was a wonderfully talented student.
January 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Earlier this week I had the honour and pleasure to meet 13 Year old Kai Keane who is non verbal and is a new student at Goreyhill Special School which I officially opened. I knew when meeting Kai he was a wonderfully talented student.
Today I spoke with First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan about the ongoing impact of the closure of Holyhead port on the movement of people and freight between Ireland and Great Britain.
January 10, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Today I spoke with First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan about the ongoing impact of the closure of Holyhead port on the movement of people and freight between Ireland and Great Britain.
Visited the US Embassy in Dublin this morning to pay respect and honour the life and achievements of former US President Jimmy Carter.
A man of integrity and dignity who was committed to public service and human rights.
A man of integrity and dignity who was committed to public service and human rights.
January 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Visited the US Embassy in Dublin this morning to pay respect and honour the life and achievements of former US President Jimmy Carter.
A man of integrity and dignity who was committed to public service and human rights.
A man of integrity and dignity who was committed to public service and human rights.
Reminded I badly need a haircut as I visited Gorey Hill Special School in Wexford this morning to officially open this brilliant new school. So lovely to meet the students and staff. Delighted to be there. Thank you for having me
January 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Reminded I badly need a haircut as I visited Gorey Hill Special School in Wexford this morning to officially open this brilliant new school. So lovely to meet the students and staff. Delighted to be there. Thank you for having me
Reminded I badly need a haircut as I visited Gorey Hill Special School in Wexford this morning to officially open this brilliant new school. So lovely to meet the students and staff. Delighted to be there. Thank you for having me
January 7, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Reminded I badly need a haircut as I visited Gorey Hill Special School in Wexford this morning to officially open this brilliant new school. So lovely to meet the students and staff. Delighted to be there. Thank you for having me
I want to wish Justin Trudeau well today on his announcement to step down as Prime Minister of Canada and Leader of his party.
I have enjoyed meeting him on a number of occasions and working with him on key issues including helping with displaced children in Ukraine.
I have enjoyed meeting him on a number of occasions and working with him on key issues including helping with displaced children in Ukraine.
January 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
I want to wish Justin Trudeau well today on his announcement to step down as Prime Minister of Canada and Leader of his party.
I have enjoyed meeting him on a number of occasions and working with him on key issues including helping with displaced children in Ukraine.
I have enjoyed meeting him on a number of occasions and working with him on key issues including helping with displaced children in Ukraine.
Colin Farrell, sincere congratulations! Winning a third Golden Globe! Doing Ireland proud. Well done
January 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Colin Farrell, sincere congratulations! Winning a third Golden Globe! Doing Ireland proud. Well done
Wishing you and yours a happy New Year.
Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh!
Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh!
December 31, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Wishing you and yours a happy New Year.
Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh!
Athbhliain faoi mhaise daoibh!
2024 was certainly a busy, busy year. We got a lot done together and I am so excited about working as hard as I possibly can in 2025 to achieve progress on some of the big issues facing Ireland. Big challenges. Big opportunities. Ready for it!
December 28, 2024 at 12:29 PM
2024 was certainly a busy, busy year. We got a lot done together and I am so excited about working as hard as I possibly can in 2025 to achieve progress on some of the big issues facing Ireland. Big challenges. Big opportunities. Ready for it!