Tánaiste (Deputy Prime Minister of Ireland), Minister for Finance. Leader of @finegael & Wicklow TD.
Co. Wicklow
Joined February 2009
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Proud of all in @FineGael who have worked on this. Safety in public life is an essential part of our democracy. We must always work, across party lines, to ensure we push back against threats, abuse and intimidation in our democracy
Abuse and intimidation towards councillors and candidates have no place in our democracy.
Fine Gael provides safety training, guidance and support to those affected. We all have a responsibility to challenge abuse and protect respect in public life.
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Heartbreaking news this morning to hear of the passing of Ciara Mageean. She was a European champion, two-time Olympian, a proud Irish athlete and an extraordinary person.
Ciara was an inspiration to us all on the track, but the courage and honesty with which she spoke about her cancer diagnosis touched so many people. She gave so many others strength and hope.
We need to see much stronger scrutiny of how public money is spent by external organisations. I want to work with government colleagues to see this addressed. So much taxpayers money is spent by external organisations. We have an obligation to ensure value for money & impact.
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Simon Harris as Minister for Health signed the main contract for construction of the National Children's Hospital in 2019. The project has missed completion deadlines and is likely to cost €2.4 billion. The initial budget was €984 million. Providing no value for money.
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I have brought forward a proposal that can save the Irish taxpayer €90 million by early repayment of some of Ireland’s bailout monies and enhance our economic standing further.
Take a read of my Substack post on this below
tanaistesimonharris.substack…
Good to catch up with some members of the @finegael Northern Ireland Engagement Group today on the publication of their work on a Unified Island.
In June, I asked the Fine Gael Northern Ireland Engagement Group to develop a blueprint for a unified island
I’m really looking forward to it.
I hope it makes a constructive contribution to a broader debate about the future of our island. It’s a conversation that deserves preparation, honesty and respect.
Simon Harris TD retweeted
Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD has secured Cabinet approval to draft the Home Building Finance Ireland (Amendment) Bill 2026. This expands HBFI's lending powers to support the purchase of residentially zoned land before planning permission is secured.
Read more: gov.ie/en/department-of-fina…
ALT There is text that says tanaiste simon harris moves to unlock finance for small builders to purchasse zoned land. There is an image of zoned land underneath the text.
Simon Harris TD retweeted
Consumer Sentiment Banking Survey for 2026 published by Tánaiste and Minister for Finance, @SimonHarrisTD provides important insights into how consumers in Ireland use and experience banking and financial services.
Read more: gov.ie/en/department-of-fina…
Explaining the big decisions behind Budget 2027.
My latest substack here: tanaistesimonharris.substack…
Simon Harris TD retweeted
Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD welcomes the agreement on the Market Integration and Supervision Package (MISP)
MISP is a key initiative within the EU's Savings and Investments Union & is a major step in delivering on the One Europe, One Market roadmap.
🔗More: irish-presidency.consilium.e…
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🎙️Live: Economic and Financial Affairs Council Press Conference with Tánaiste and Minister for Finance @SimonHarrisTD and Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, and for Implementation and Simplification @VDombrovskis starts now.
Watch here: video.consilium.europa.eu/ev…
I am following the events on the Garvaghy Road closely and I have been in contact with the Taoiseach and Minister for Foreign Affairs throughout the weekend and with political representatives in the North.
My full statement:
We are just over a week out from our country’s annual budget.
Setting out some thoughts here in my Substack article on how the budget must help in the here & now but never in a way that mortgages our children’s future
tanaistesimonharris.substack…
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…
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…