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Simon Harris rules out early general election, saying he wants Coalition to run its full term

Incoming taoiseach says he wants Fine Gael ‘to fight against populism’ in first speech as party leader

New Fine Gael leader, Simon Harris speaks at the party meeting in Athlone, Co Westmeath on Sunday. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
New Fine Gael leader, Simon Harris speaks at the party meeting in Athlone, Co Westmeath on Sunday. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Martin Wall in Athlone
Jade Wilson
Sun Mar 24 2024 - 19:37

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