A fumbled meeting with a voter may dent Simon Harris’s popularity. But his coalition government’s main opposition, the nationalist party Sinn Fein, will likely remain locked out of power.
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A Misstep by Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris Muddies Election
A fumbled meeting with a voter may dent Simon Harris’s popularity. But his coalition government’s main opposition, the nationalist party Sinn Fein, will likely remain locked out of power.
Leo Varadkar, Ireland’s Returning Leader, Has Lots to Prove
In Leo Varadkar’s first stint as prime minister, he embodied for many his country’s move into modernity. But after several missteps, he now takes up the role for a second time, with the glow of optimism dimmed.
Biden Cancels In-Person Meetings with Micheal Martin, Who Tested Positive
The prime minister’s test result came amid a burst of infections among public officials in Washington in recent days.
Ireland Relaxes Covid Restrictions and Plans for St. Patrick’s Day
Pubs and restaurants can return to regular hours, but face masks are still required in public spaces.
Micheal Martin Becomes Ireland’s Prime Minister as Rival Parties Ally
The country’s new coalition government, formed across a historic political fault line after four months of negotiations, faces headwinds from Brexit, the pandemic and a housing crisis.
Ireland’s 2 Main Parties to Jointly Govern for First Time
The deal between Fianna Fail and Fine Gael attests to the diminished stature of Ireland’s traditional parties as its political landscape fractures and as support for Sinn Fein grows.