Simon Harris becomes Ireland's new Prime Minister
The Hindu
Ireland’s parliament voted 88 to 69 in favour of Mr. Harris, 37, becoming “taoiseach” - a Gaelic word for “chieftain” or “leader” pronounced “tee-shock”.
Simon Harris on Tuesday became Ireland's new prime minister, replacing Leo Varadkar after he abruptly quit last month citing personal and political reasons.
Ireland's parliament voted 88 to 69 in favour of Mr. Harris, 37, becoming "taoiseach" - a Gaelic word for "chieftain" or "leader" pronounced "tee-shock".
He was officially installed later at a ceremony with President Michael D. Higgins, becoming the country's youngest ever prime minister.
The Centre-right Fine Gael party - part of a three-party governing coalition - selected Mr. Harris as its leader following an uncontested election after Mr. Varadkar announced his resignation.
On accepting the nomination on Tuesday, Mr. Harris told parliament: "I commit to doing everything that I can to honour the trust that you have placed in me today.
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"This is very much a partnership government and I intend to lead us in the spirit of unity, collaboration and mutual respect," he said, watched on by his wife and two children.
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