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INTERNATIONAL PROTECTIONHarris says Ukrainians leaving state accommodation will free up space for other asylum seekers
Brussels
What happened at the 'banned' National Conservatism Conference? The Journal went along to find out
The conference, which would have largely gone unnoticed if it hadn’t been banned, hit the headlines yesterday.
GazaHarris' first EU Council: Taoiseach to urge leaders to use 'every lever' to bring about ceasefire
CNN INTERVIEWHarris finds it 'a little hard to hear' Israeli ambassador talking about Ireland being on the 'wrong side'
Latest poll
Here's what people's housing situation tells us about how they will vote
Fine Gael’s popularity lies with homeowners, while 50% of those in council rented accommodation back Sinn Féin.
Up In The AirPeter Burke's first big test as minister? Fighting off patent referendum postponement, says FF senator
housing targetsNearly 40k houses will be built this year, says O'Brien playing down Harris’ target to build 50k
children and smartphonesFines social media companies will get for breach of care will be 'significant, Foley says
ff ard fheisBring an end to tent encampments and deport asylum seekers that commit crime - FF migration report
in the spotlightAfter weeks of the Fine Gael show, FF moves back into the spotlight with party's Ard Fheis
Gaza
Recognition of Palestine by EU countries 'much closer', Harris says after meeting with Spanish PM
Pedro Sanchez has previously said his country plans to extend recognition to the Palestinians by July.
Not invitedFF says it will not invite Israeli or Russian ambassador to party Ard Fheis this weekend
Day OneTaoiseach accused of being 'no-show' in Dáil as Harris unavailable due to Sunak and Zelensky phone calls
New kid on the block
Silver spoons, Star Wars and The Who on the menu at Dáil 'jamboree' day
When Government minister Heather Humphreys first saw Harris in the Dail in 2011, she thought the ‘young lad’ was on a tour or work experience.
European UnionCould McConalogue be the next EU commissioner? Minister says there's no point in speculating
fianna fáíl tensionsTánaiste rejects O'Dea's 'party lens' criticism, says public want to be put above party politics
In hindsightVaradkar hopes his bad rep with unionists will be reassessed 'with the fullness of time'
Social MediaFake ad data Tánaiste obtained from Google through court order being 'forensically analysed'
all the best nowVaradkar responds to Kate O'Connell's comments wishing her the best 'in the rest of her life'
Fine Gael Ard Fheis
Fine Gael harks back to retro rebrand as party bids farewell to 'yesterday's man' Varadkar
Harris promises new housing targets, something that was on the way anyway.
fine gael ard fheis speechLower tax for €50k earners and 50k homes built each year: Simon Harris makes promises at FG Ard Fheis
Fine Gael Ard FheisCoveney rules out run for Europe, says decision to step down wasn't about being 'shafted' by Harris
new prioritiesSimon Harris to tell FG Ard Fheis that tougher penalties are needed for anti-social behaviour
Fine Gael Ard Fheis
Simon Harris sets out his stall on Cabinet reshuffle, TV licence reforms and a united Ireland
The Fine Gael Ard Fheis is taking place in Galway this weekend.
Fine GaelHarris' first Ard Fheis as leader to hear calls for more 'starter homes' and lethal arms for Ukraine
New Tea-Seach
Camped out in the Dáil canteen, Harris prepped to woo 'kingmaker' Independents
Meetings between Independent TDs and Simon Harris have been underway over the last two days.
Everyday I'm Shufflin
All eyes on Cabinet reshuffle and who might get moved up the political ladder
Simon Coveney believes it was the right time to step aside so as to give the new Taoiseach ‘the space’ to create new opportunities.
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