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Budget 2027: Simon Harris signals focus on tax relief and childcare measures

The Irish Times 15 Jun 2026
Tax relief and childcare initiatives will be central to the Government’s thinking in Budget 2027, Tánaiste Simon Harris and other senior Ministers have indicated ... Harris said the Coalition would look ...
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Simon Harris wants a savings scheme for the middle class – but when will it happen?

The Irish Times 15 Jun 2026
Tánaiste and Minister for Finance Simon Harris first raised the idea back in February ... Simon Harris views the savings scheme as a big idea that can be delivered ... It is this dynamic which, he says, may drive many of Harris’s media pronouncements.
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Simon Harris announces ‘blueprint’ for Irish unity

The Irish Times 14 Jun 2026
Simon Harris said all political parties were “duty bound to make a positive, credible contribution” in preparations for unity. Harris made the remark as he delivered a speech at a Fine Gael event to ...
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Simon Harris delivers coded rebuke of people on social welfare

The Irish Times 11 Jun 2026
Sir, – You report that “Harris insists investment savings plan is aimed at ‘middle Ireland... Harris is determined to go further to alleviate the financial stress being suffered by this beleaguered ...
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Simon Harris insists investment savings plan is aimed at ‘middle Ireland’

The Irish Times 08 Jun 2026
Minister for Finance Simon Harris insisted on Monday that his savings and investment plan is aimed at people from “middle Ireland” as he also confirmed that he will use Budget 2027 to reduce the tax ...
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"A proud day for Irish sport" - Simon Harris backs Katie Taylor for Croke Park

Irish Central 05 Jun 2026
The Tanaiste has welcomed speculation that Irish boxer Katie Taylor is expected to confirm on Friday that her final fight will be staged at Dublin's Croke Park ... .
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Man convicted over threats to Simon Harris and family withdraws appeal against jailing

The Irish Times 04 Jun 2026
A man who threatened to kill or cause serious harm to Tánaiste Simon Harris and his family in an Instagram message has been jailed after withdrawing an appeal against the severity of his sentence.
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Simon Harris hints at changes to R&D tax credit rules for subcontractors

The Irish Times 29 May 2026
The Government may loosen rules around the research and development (R&D) tax credit for subcontractors, Minister for Finance Simon Harris has suggested to top leaders of US businesses in Ireland.
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Simon Harris and Jack Chambers get the filibuster treatment

The Irish Times 28 May 2026
Minister for Finance Simon Harris and Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers were before the Committee on Budgetary Oversight to answer questions on Ireland’s Annual Progress Report 2026 ...That’s not true,” Harris asserted.
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