Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland), Minister for Finance. Leader of @finegael & Wicklow TD.
Co. Wicklow
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Today I delivered a speech at @esrithinktank - “The Irish economy: opportunities and choices”
It sets out a vision for the Irish economy for the years ahead and some context for the forthcoming budget
Read here: gov.ie/en/department-of-fina…
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My latest Substack which looks back on a busy few days in Dublin Castle at the informal Eurogroup & EcoFin Meetings and why it matters for you, our economy and Europe.
Have a read - tanaistesimonharris.substack…
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Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD welcomes Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund @KGeorgieva to Day 2 of the Informal Meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN)
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Delighted to welcome Chancellor @JohnHealey_MP to Dublin this afternoon.
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We reaffirmed the close and enduring relationship between the United Kingdom and Ireland and the importance of sustained positive cooperation between our two countries.
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Irish Minister for Finance, Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD welcomes European Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union, Maria Luís Albuquerque, to Day 1 of the Informal Meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN)
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Irish Minister for Finance, Tánaiste @simonharristd welcomes European Commissioner for Economy, Productivity, Implementation and Simplification @VDombrovskis to Day 1 of the Informal Meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN)
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Irish Minister for Finance, Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD welcomes President of the European Central Bank @Lagarde to Day 1 of the Informal Meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN)
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Productive meeting with @SimonHarrisTD on 🇮🇪’s economic outlook, fiscal priorities and the broader challenges facing Europe.
We also discussed support for 🇺🇦 and the importance of keeping Europe competitive, resilient and prepared in an uncertain global environment.
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Very concerned by news of this incident this evening. I’ve spoken to Michael Healy-Rae and sent him my best wishes for a full recovery.
There is absolutely no place for violence or intimidation in our democracy. 1/2
Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae is recovering in hospital after he was assaulted in Dublin this afternoon
rte.ie/news/ireland/2026/091…
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A welcome announcement of economic significance from President Trump this evening that reflects the very positive engagement we’ve had with the US administration on tariffs over the 18 months.
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Irish whiskey is a world-renowned product, supporting jobs and communities right across Ireland.
Our producers deserve certainty and stability as they continue to grow their businesses and compete in markets around the world.
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What a win. What a day for Shane Lowry and Irish sport! 🇮🇪🏆
History made too - Shane becomes the first player in the tournament’s history to win the Irish Open as both an amateur and a professional.
Another brilliant chapter in an already incredible career.
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The comments by the US President today on the future of the island of Ireland show how much the conversation about a unified island is advancing at home & abroad. It shows the importance of political parties engaging in a constructive, informed & evidence based way.
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Everyone in Ireland of a certain age remembers where they were on this day 25 years ago when the most appalling terrorist attacks were carried out in New York, Washington DC and Pennsylvania.
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My statement:
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