Newly-declared Fine Gael leader Simon Harris speaking at a convention in Athlone, central Ireland on March 24, 2024, after becoming de facto prime minister-in-waiting.
The Irish Parliament on Tuesday confirmed Simon Harris as the country's new prime minister, making him the youngest-ever holder of the position.
Harris succeeds Leo Varadkar as Taoiseach — Irish for leader — following a 88-69 vote by lawmakers.
Harris, formerly an education minister, ran unopposed to succeed Varadkar as leader of the center-right Fine Gael party.
At 37, Harris will be the youngest-ever Taoiseach, taking that record from Varadkar who was 38 when he assumed the post in 2017.
Persons:
Simon Harris, Harris, Leo Varadkar, — Irish, —, Michael D, Higgins, Varadkar
Organizations:
Fine Gael, Irish, Palestinian, Hamas, European Union, Reuters
Locations:
Athlone, Ireland, Gaza