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Harris: CervicalCheck chief’s comments ‘inappropriate, unfortunate, insensitive’

Former health minister Simon Harris has described comments by the head of CervicalCheck claiming that some women “know in their heart and soul that they haven’t been wronged” as “inappropriate, unfortunate, insensitive”. Dr Noirin Russell is said to ...

05 Sept 2022 at 15:31

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Sligo/Leitrim students to benefit from increases in student grants

Sligo/Leitrim TD Frank Feighan has confirmed that at least 70,000 students, including 1085 in Sligo and 607 in Leitrim are in line to benefit from student maintenance grant increases thanks to Budget 2024. Budget 2024 has a significant number of ...

14 Oct 2023 at 13:00

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People 'snorting coke and taking pills are supporting violence and murder' - Minister Harris

Minister for Justice Simon Harris has told the Dáil he is concerned about the growing acceptance of drug use in the country, which is in turn supporting the violence and murder carried out by criminals. People who use drugs need to be aware ...

16 Feb 2023 at 16:38

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Irish students can expect cuts to college fees says Simon Harris

Irish students can expect a cut at a future date in college fees, the Minister for Further and Higher Education has said. Simon Harris said the announcement of a new funding plan is a landmark moment for staff and students that will ...

04 May 2022 at 16:19

National News

Government to ‘reflect’ on inquiry calls over alleged abuse by Michael Shine

The Government will “reflect” on calls for a public inquiry into alleged sexual abuses by “prolific abuser” Michael Shine, the Taoiseach has said. Simon Harris described Shine as a “vile paedophile” who has brought pain and misery ...

19 Aug 2024 at 16:08

National News

'It is a major worry for students': New campaign to warn students of spiking to be launched

Minister for Further Education Simon Harris has said an information campaign to raise awareness among students and young people of the risk of spiking is to be launched. It was reported today that 120 incidents of spiking were ...

05 Nov 2021 at 17:15

National News

Cabinet to agree ‘more challenging’ housing targets of 50,000 a year

The Cabinet is set to agree on new housing targets that will see the Government build 50,000 houses a year until 2030. Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien said the new targets will be a “significant increase” on previous ...

05 Nov 2024 at 11:41

National News

Irish premier urges Aer Lingus and pilots to ‘dig deep’ and resolve dispute

Irish premier Simon Harris has asked Aer Lingus and the pilots group Ialpa to “dig deep” in attempting to come to a resolution in their heated industrial dispute. Around 35,000 passengers’ flights have been cancelled due ...

25 Jun 2024 at 14:59

National News

Taoiseach says ‘sorry’ to victims of historical sexual abuse

The Taoiseach has said he is “so sorry” to victims of historical sexual abuse at schools run by religious orders, as he signalled a future State apology. Simon Harris also did not rule out the compulsory purchase of ...

12 Sept 2024 at 08:57

National News

'Proceed, pause or proceed with some safeguards' - Minister Harris says Government must decide

Minister for Higher and Further Education Simon Harris as said the Government must decide whether to proceed, pause or proceed with some safeguards as it considers the next stage of easing Covid-19 restrictions. ...

15 Oct 2021 at 12:06

National News

Minister Simon Harris announces birth of son this morning

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science, Simon Harris, has welcomed a son this morning. Minister Harris announced the birth on his Twitter page and expressed his gratitude to ...

23 Sept 2021 at 10:30

National News

Taoiseach to join leaders at Paris summit and Olympics opening ceremony

Taoiseach Simon Harris is to join world leaders in Paris for a sporting summit as well as attending the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. Mr Harris said he would also use the visit to show his support ...

25 Jul 2024 at 00:01

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