
Ireland's Simon Harris elected as youngest ever prime minister after predecessor's abrupt resignation
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Simon Harris was elected as Ireland's youngest-ever prime minister on Tuesday and vowed to be a leader for all while helping to improve the lives of everyone in the country.
Harris was elected prime minister, known as Taoiseach, on an 88 to 69 vote in Ireland’s principal chamber, Dáil Éireann, where he secured support from some independent lawmakers, as well as his Fianna Fáil and Green Party coalition partners. The three parties have shared power since 2020, and their term will come to an end in about 12 months' time. Michael Dorgan is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business.
"Now is an opportune time to build a new social contract – one which renews our promise as a Republic," Harris told the Dáil. "To create equality of opportunity. To support those who need the state the most. To protect our hard-earned economic success. To use its benefits to deliver tangible outcomes to society." You can send tips to michael.dorgan@fox.com and follow him on Twitter @M_Dorgan.