Simon Harris has been confirmed as Ireland's new prime minister, becoming the youngest leader in the country's history at 37. His appointment follows the sudden resignation of Leo Varadkar last month, citing personal and political reasons. Harris, a member of the Fine Gael party and succeeding party colleague Leo Varadkar, was voted in by the Irish parliament with an 88 to 69 vote. He has pledged a 'reset' and faces the challenge of boosting the coalition government's efforts to prevent a first electoral victory by the left-wing Sinn Fein within less than a year. Harris's election marks a significant moment in Irish politics, not only for his age but also for the circumstances surrounding his rise to the position. International leaders and local politicians have extended their congratulations, highlighting the importance of strengthening ties between Ireland and their respective countries.
Simon Harris becomes Ireland’s youngest taoiseach at 37 https://t.co/C9d26vW6vv
Congratulations to @SimonHarrisTD on his appointment as Taoiseach today. I wish him all the best as he settles into the role and look forward to working together as we further strengthen UK-Ireland cooperation. https://t.co/nahxEeVsv8
Congrats @SimonHarrisTD and good luck in your new role as Taoiseach. https://t.co/NAJeChjFLV
Congratulations @SimonHarrisTD on becoming Taoiseach. As the closest of neighbours, I look forward to forging even stronger ties between our two countries so we can deliver for people across these isles. https://t.co/G7fP8p7Je5
Congratulations to @SimonHarrisTD on becoming Ireland's Taoiseach. On behalf of the UK Labour Party, I wish him well and look forward to working together as we seek to strengthen the ties of friendship between our two countries.
🚨New: Irish Parliament has voted to appoint Simon Harris as the new Prime Minister. Simon Harris has become the youngest Prime Minister in Ireland History. https://t.co/FTPR9rnPpr
🚨New: Irish Parliament has voted to appoint Simon Harris as the new Prime Minister. https://t.co/x40mQvtuc7
Ireland’s Dail parliament has backed the nomination of Fine Gael leader Simon Harris as the country’s new Taoiseach https://t.co/leT5mYkKRn
Following the shock resignation of Leo Varadkar, Simon Harris has been sworn in as the Republic of Ireland’s youngest Prime Minister on Tuesday https://t.co/vdNZIwmHp7
Ireland’s parliament elects 37-year-old Simon Harris as the country’s new and youngest-ever PM to succeed Leo Varadkar following his surprising resignation https://t.co/S1uTVGjzgG https://t.co/xbwX4tOgEG
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Irish Parliament votes to appoint Simon Harris prime minister https://t.co/kIrnU7TKA3 via @jenniduggan https://t.co/NSmMu4ZYMJ
Harris completes steadfast journey to become Ireland's youngest premier https://t.co/CjoS2sx3d6 https://t.co/G6Xb5unFUp
Simon Harris is installed as Ireland’s new prime minister. He’s the country’s youngest leader https://t.co/jssMTerJ50 https://t.co/vPISZKp3hH
#SimonHarris, At 37, Becomes Ireland's Youngest Prime Minister https://t.co/TO3qOTaUCR
Simon Harris elected new Irish PM, promising ‘new ideas, energy’ https://t.co/2IMNHzdZ2t
Simon Harris was confirmed as Ireland’s prime minister on Tuesday, becoming, at 37, the country’s youngest ever head of government. But his time as premier may be short-lived. https://t.co/pUl1UZ5tSe
Newly elected Taoiseach @SimonHarrisTD was presented with his warrant of appointment and seal of office by @PresidentIRL Michael D Higgins at Áras an Uachtaráin today. https://t.co/C10QwoTaRL
Ireland's parliament on Tuesday voted in Simon Harris as the country's new prime minister, replacing Leo Varadkar who abruptly quit last month citing personal and political reasons ➡️ https://t.co/AzJyhiJMsM https://t.co/P1ok9YnkEm
Huge congratulations to @SimonHarrisTD on becoming Taoiseach of the Republic of Ireland - a pleasure to have met him at the Irish Embassy in London just a few weeks ago. https://t.co/epHjSRK0U6
⚠️ HARRIS COMPLETES STEADFAST JOURNEY TO BECOME IRELAND'S YOUNGEST PREMIER Full Story → https://t.co/FVra7RO3hl When Simon Harris made headlines in his local County Wicklow newspaper in 2003 for criticising the government, the future Irish prime minister was described as "a… https://t.co/vAzY79V5WQ
Simon Harris approved as Ireland's next prime minister by parliament https://t.co/hdDXONdO4t
🔴 Outgoing leader handing over reins to Simon Harris, who has been dubbed the ‘Tik Tok Taoiseach’ because of his social media use. Read more ⤵️ https://t.co/8zOPs3SrKd https://t.co/a2Ii2dVmLS
Ireland has a new prime minister: Simon Harris https://t.co/ftHuVfHaKq
Simon Harris elected new Irish prime minister https://t.co/rVC8029uX9 https://t.co/ZgtqHQ0Rgg
Ireland's parliament has voted in Simon Harris as the country's youngest ever prime minister. Harris, 37, replaces Leo Varadkar after he abruptly quit last month citing personal and political reasons. https://t.co/io8nVVI7b7
🔴 #NewsAlert | Irish parliament votes in Simon Harris as new prime minister (reported by news agency AFP)
Irish parliament backs Simon Harris as the new taoiseach by 88 votes to 69. He will become Ireland's youngest ever PM at age 37. @SMurphyTV has the latest. https://t.co/WCLkfR71Vy 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/UEFzQ3Yog5
Simon Harris becomes youngest-ever Irish 🍀prime minister, pledges 'reset' https://t.co/DZiMKTQYlX
Simon Harris became Ireland's youngest ever prime minister on Tuesday, succeeding party colleague Leo Varadkar with less than a year to boost the coalition government's bid to halt a first electoral victory by left-wing Sinn Fein. https://t.co/2rGvovTFdh
Simon Harris confirmed as Ireland's new prime minister, the youngest leader in the country's history https://t.co/NZYeAk9fnl
Simon Harris becomes youngest-ever Irish prime minister. https://t.co/bkhbFHazx4
⚠️ SIMON HARRIS ELECTED NEW IRISH PRIME MINISTER Full Story → https://t.co/oZaidxCBBv Simon Harris became Ireland's youngest ever prime minister on Tuesday, succeeding party colleague Leo Varadkar with less than a year to boost the coalition government's bid to halt a first… https://t.co/IVWvyOx3ak
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BREAKING: Simon Harris becomes youngest-ever Irish prime minister, pledges 'reset' https://t.co/uAoCyKCMoI
#Breaking Irish parliamentarians have voted 88 to 69 in support of the nomination of Fine Gael leader Simon Harris as the country’s new Taoiseach https://t.co/tZJ9RfBo7Y
Breaking: Simon Harris appointed taoiseach by Dáil by 88 votes to 69 https://t.co/jxUGnXM99L
Watch live: Simon Harris confirmed as Ireland's new prime minister https://t.co/RJkIlOGPPt
LIVE: Simon Harris confirmed as new Irish prime minister at parliament https://t.co/sMrnaOLvjQ
On Tuesday, Simon Harris is set to become Ireland’s youngest ever head of government, the culmination of a swift political rise to a post he has long aspired to. https://t.co/lds88tDByC
After Openly Gay PM Leo Varadkar Resigns, Simon Harris In Line To Become Ireland's Youngest Taoiseach https://t.co/OFgY0aPqfR
Simon Harris, who is set to become Ireland's youngest-ever Prime Minister, said Irish unification was a "legitimate political aspiration" but not a priority for him as leader. https://t.co/fFD3ABtseY
Who is Simon Harris? In his first interview as Taoiseach-elect, Ireland's incoming Prime Minister talks election, immigration, Anglo-Irish relations, Irish unity, the Middle East, and more. Watch my interview in full on 'Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips.' @SkyNews https://t.co/XrJT713lar