Simon Harris

Fine Gael believes that reconciliation, not triumphalism, that persuasion must come before politics, and that respect must be at the heart of every conversation.

Our responsibility is to ensure that any discussion about the future is informed, inclusive and grounded in reality.

This conversation is an essential step in building a new and better Ireland.

We cannot be passive observers to change. Nor can we approach questions on the future constitutional status of this Island through slogans, sentimentality, or simplistic assumptions, as some other political parties on this island do.

As we prepare Budget 2027, we will consider further increases in that threshold as a practical way of ensuring wage growth translates into higher take-home pay.

I'm not going to tolerate an à la carte approach to Government policy on dereliction. I'm going to call it out every time.

Some local authorities are doing a very good job at tackling dereliction. And some are appalling at it. Appalling.

It was RTÉ who was very critical of this issue. It was very good journalism by RTÉ.

There isn't an arbitrary number, it's a judgment call based on what is a prudent use of taxpayers' money, and all of these things are a balance.

We will look at this in the round, based on the decision of whether it is a prudent use of the people's resources to continue or not.

It’s about this being an exciting journey that people want to be on, and it’s about being honest with people, what are the costs, what would look different in relation to public services, what are the benefits.

We have two traditions on this island, and we have to have a conversation that is respectful and inclusive.

If and when our island is unified, this has to be a home for everybody, for people of all traditions.

I think this is a good outcome

They've changed their mind tonight because they actually understand that your word is your bond and when you sign a contract that says I'm going to dedicate myself to the public health service and only the public health service in a public…

People in this country feel extraordinarily strongly about the actions of the Israeli government

No other country, the US, Russia, or anybody else, should have a veto in relation to that.

It is expected the new National Planning Statement will no longer allow local authorities to impose restrictions on ribbon and back land development or place caps on the number of homes that may be built on family farm holdings.

Which of these would the deputy be happy to lose

0.02% to 1.4% in the context of a budget of €118 billion this year and €125 billion next year

Work is ongoing with our EU colleagues to introduce ‘financial services advertiser verification requirements’ and I am open to pursuing all avenues available to us to tackle this deeply concerning and growing phenomenon.

It’s important now that we act decisively to clamp down on these fraudulent practices.

"These sort of deepfake ads are designed to do only one thing: Deceive," Mr Harris said in a statement.

The Tánaiste is clear that the flood protection gap that exists cannot be solved by insurance alone and requires a public/private partnership to drive forward potential solutions.

Proposals going to the Government next month represent a fundamental shift away from overly rigid and restrictive planning practices that have held rural communities back for too long.