Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has been named as the new leader of Fine Gael - and will become the new Taoiseach next month.
He was the only candidate to be nominated in the race to take over from Leo Varadkar.
Addressing Fine Gael delegates in Athlone, he vowed to be a leader for the common good of the country.
He outlined Fine Gael's stance on many issues, such as condemnation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Harris Launches Community Support Report in Bray
Staffing Crisis Hits Wicklow Childcare Sector as 65% Report Vacancies
Plans to Protect Dublin/Wicklow Railway Line From Falling Into The Sea Could Result In Major Changes
The east coast railway protection plan could now be reconsidered according to reports
Three Teenage Girls Left Hospitalised After Tinahely Road Crash
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Warning & Scam Alert From Wicklow County Council
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