Simon Harris says Michael McGrath’s appointment to EU’s justice portfolio is a ‘vote of confidence’ by Von der Leyen

While Harris said he doesn’t rule out having two rates of Child Benefit, he does rule it out from being included in the upcoming Budget.

While Harris said he doesn’t rule out having two rates of Child Benefit, he does rule it out from being included in the upcoming Budget.

The Irish government – like many member states – was gunning for a strong economic portfolio.

The Irish government – like many member states – was gunning for a strong economic portfolio.

Simon Harris said the recent scoping inquiry report into the matter has uncovered a “national trauma”.

Nobody on the average wage should be paying the higher rate of income tax, he says.

The concentration of tech companies in Ireland may well have contributed to Michael McGrath’s appointment

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said the Government is “ready to assist” with rebuilding Casement Park, but did not rule in or out further funding.

Taoiseach Simon Harris asked why it seemed there was no “back and forth” between the purchaser and the contractor.