Good first meeting in Brussels this morning with Roberta Metsola Roberta Metsola.
We discussed Gaza, Ukraine and my conversation with Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський as well as our priorities for the EU.

I spoke with Simon Harris TD to congratulate him on his election as Taoiseach and thank Ireland for its unwavering support for Ukraine.

I welcomed Ireland's participation in the implementation of our Peace Formula and invited the Taoiseach to attend the upcoming Global Peace…

Fine Gael Senator Tim Lombard has confirmed his intention to run for the Dáil in Cork South West in the general election.

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4 Irish MEPs (Left's Daly, Flanagan, Wallace and Green MEP O'Sullivan) just voted against extending EU rules to combat child sexual abuse online until April 2026 - more information:
europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-… Voting results in photo below:

One of the hardest working and most dedicated public representatives I’ve had the privilege to work with - well deserved Colm Burke TD

Parliament, Commission, Council - it can be confusing to know who does what in the EU.

Here's a handy explainer ↓

Fingal County Council has been allocated €1,538,573 by the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) to deliver projects over 2024 and 2025. Applications is now open till 7pm Friday, 26th April
Please visit fingal.ie/community-reco… for more information.

Delighted to join my colleague Maeve O'Connell with her friends family and supporters today to launch her local election campaign - a truly dedicated councillor and I wish her continued success

Congratulations to Simon Harris TD on becoming Ireland's new Taoiseach.

We value our partnership and thank Ireland for its consistent support as Ukraine defends itself against Russian aggression and pursues EU accession.

I am confident that our active bilateral cooperation…

President Higgins this afternoon appointed Simon Harris as Taoiseach at a ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin

Comhghairdeas Simon Harris TD as a bheith tofa mar Thaoiseach nua na hÉireann.

Ag súil le bheith ag obair leat agus sinn ag plé le saoránaigh na hEorpa & na hÉireann roimh #ToghcháinAE2024 .

Sásta go mbeidh ár gcéad chainteanna againn an tseachtain seo chugainn sa Bhruiséil 🇪🇺🇮🇪

“My message is simple: I want to work every day to improve the lives of all in this country.”

— @simonharristd speaking in the Dáil following his election as Taoiseach.

I am deeply honoured to become Taoiseach of this great country today.

I will be a Taoiseach for All, a Taoiseach that will work every day to realise the hopes, dreams and aspirations of all our people.

To read my full speech: finegael.ie/speech-of-the-…

Deputy Simon Harris has been nominated as An Taoiseach - proposed by Minister Heather Humphreys and seconded by Minister of State Peter Burke. #SeeForYourself

📸Photo Gallery - flic.kr/s/aHBqjBkTUz

Delighted to support my UCD Young Fine Gael UCD Politics and International Relations colleagues on their Mock Dail Debate tonight chaired by Seán Ó Fearghaíl TD - great buzz about event

Thank you, Leo Varadkar.

Best wishes to Leo Varadkar who is stepping down as Taoiseach. He was the first person to go from the Fingal County Council Chamber to the Office of An Taoiseach. Even though he was leading the country, he always found time to keep in touch with what was going on in Fingal. He…

Happy Easter everyone!
Please have a look at my opening campaign video.