The Independent on MSN7d
Dail returns to usual business after speaking time row resolved
The return to the usual Dail business comes two weeks after the opposition disrupted the nomination of Mr Martin as Taoiseach in a protest over speaking time. Government-affiliated independents had ...
The Independent on MSN9d
Michael Gallagher speaks about toll of campaigning in aftermath of Omagh bomb
In the second week of commemorative hearings for the victims, Omagh Bombing Inquiry chairman Lord Turnbull told Mr Gallagher that he is known to governments around the world, as well as senior ...
BBC29d
Martin and Harris confirm draft programme for Irish government
This includes seven from the Independent Regional Group and brothers Michael and Danny ... Micheál Martin will return as taoiseach, with Simon Harris taking the role as tánaiste (deputy prime ...
The Irish Times23d
The Irish Times view on disabilities: proper funding a priority
Likewise, it offers soon-to-be tánaiste Simon Harris a chance to atone for his ... given to three disability services – St John of God Brothers, St Michael’s House and Muiríosa – as ...
Irish Examiner29d
Danny and Michael Healy-Rae continue discussions with big parties late into the night
Simon Harris: In talks with the Kerry TDs along ... played down the importance of the super junior role for his and his brother’s support of the government, saying that it was “not about ...
Irish Examiner on MSN6d
Taoiseach and Tánaiste reject Israeli claims on 'obligation' to take in Palestinians
In an interview with Political Editor Elaine Loughlin, Mr Martin said the Israeli minister should focus on ensuring the war ...
Independent.ie28d
Regional Independents back annual increases to carbon tax as Programme for Government gets green light
Mr Healy-Rae’s brother, Danny, has regularly dismissed ... the taoiseach may have less wriggle room next time. Taoiseach Simon Harris had mulled over the election being in winter 2024 or holding ...
London Evening Standard21d
Irish parliament to reconvene after unprecedented row over speaking time
(left to right) Government chief whip Hildegarde Naughton TD, Fine Gael leader Simon Harris TD ... the regional independent group and Kerry brothers Michael and Danny Healy-Rae.
The Irish Times27d
Fianna Fáil to get substantially more time in taoiseach’s office than Fine Gael
Simon Harris – or whoever is leader of Fine Gael ... Michael Healy-Rae told Radio Kerry the brothers would not be changing their views on issues such as abortion and assisted dying.
Hosted on MSN28d
Simon Harris says ‘I feel really bad’ after encounter with carer in Cork
Simon Harris has admitted he did not give a carer ... because of how his parents struggled to fight for services for his brother who has autism. Mr Harris said: “I was in Kanturk last night ...
Independent.ie29d
Government formation: Micheál Martin to be Taoiseach until late 2027 as deal promises cut in childcare costs and new transport police
Fine Gael leader and incoming tánaiste, Simon Harris will take a beefed-up role ... Independent Group made up of seven TDs, Kerry TD brothers Michael and Danny Healy-Rae have also secured a ...