At 37, Simon Harris becomes the youngest prime minister in Ireland

On Tuesday, April 9, Simon Harris took office as Ireland’s youngest prime minister ever, promising to bring “new energy” to the position.

Leo Varadkar, who abruptly resigned last month for personal and political reasons, is replaced by Harris, 37.

In a ceremony with President Michael D. Higgins, Harris was formally installed after the Irish parliament voted 88 to 69 in favor of him on Tuesday. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

Following Varadkar’s resignation, the center-right Fine Gael party held an uncontested election and chose Harris as its leader. However, the youthful politician will soon face important elections and internal pressure to address housing difficulties and anti-immigration sentiment.

Harris told parliament:

“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 by his wife and two children.



“I want to bring new ideas and new energy and, I hope, a new empathy to public life. Time is certainly short, and there’s a lot to do,” Harris added.



Varadkar quit last month saying that at the age of 45 he no longer felt he was the “best person” to lead the country. Varadkar, the youngest prime minister when first elected in 2017, said Tuesday said he “always knew” Harris would fill the top job.

“This has perhaps come a little bit sooner than he might have planned or expected. But I know he will rise to the occasion,” Varadkar said.



“He has the empathy, energy, experience, campaigning skills and political antenna to take us forward.”



Harris joined the youth branch of Fine Gael at the age of 16 and quickly rose through its ranks.

A county councillor at the age of 22, he was elected to parliament in 2011 as a 24-year-old.

At the time he was the youngest MP and was nicknamed “Baby of the Dail” (Irish parliament).

He was appointed health minister in 2016 aged just 29 and higher education minister in 2020.

Also, Harris’ prominence on social media, especially TikTok, has made him one of the most visible politicians in Ireland.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2024/04/10/at-37-simon-harris-becomes-the-youngest-prime-minister-in-ireland/

Hearty congratulations to him.This is a sane clime where youths know and act on their political rights, fight for the betterment of their nation by actively engaging in campaign for political offices, and eventually win them.
Here in Nigeria, Youths including those of the Irishman's age bracket are still waiting on old men to keep ruling them indefinitely.

Chukwuka319:
Hearty congratulations to him.This is a sane clime where youths know and act on their political rights, fight for the betterment of their nation by actively engaging in campaign for political offices, and eventually win them.
Here in Nigeria, Youths including those of the Irishman's age bracket are still waiting on old men to keep ruling them indefinitely.

LOL Nigerian youths hahahahha....
Ask an average Nigerian youth what he is doing tomorrow Thursday 11th of April, he will tell you he doesn't know. Is it the same set of people who can't even plan the next 24hrs of their existence you expect to plan for a better Nigeria?
Just go through the various social media platforms for an hour each and you will agree that the country is better off in the hands of the old folks

Exousiang01:

LOL Nigerian youths hahahahha....
Ask an average Nigerian youth what he is doing tomorrow Thursday 11th of April, he will tell you he doesn't know. Is it the same set of people who can't even plan the next 24hrs of their existence you expect to plan for a better Nigeria?
Just go through the various social media platforms for an hour each and you will agree that the country is better off in the hands of the old folks

Exactly brother! You are a billion times correct.
Nigerian youths are just a disgrace to themselves and the world at large.
I have seen so much of them on SM.
And it's very much appalling.

Chukwuka319:

Exactly brother! You are a billion times correct.
Nigerian youths are just a disgrace to themselves and the world at large.
I have seen so much of them on SM.
And it's very much appalling.

Exactly. Betta Edu is relatively young…see her achievements in months!

lagostrendboy:
At 37, Simon Harris becomes the youngest prime minister in Ireland

On Tuesday, April 9, Simon Harris took office as Ireland’s youngest prime minister ever, promising to bring “new energy” to the position.

Leo Varadkar, who abruptly resigned last month for personal and political reasons, is replaced by Harris, 37.

In a ceremony with President Michael D. Higgins, Harris was formally installed after the Irish parliament voted 88 to 69 in favor of him on Tuesday. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

Following Varadkar’s resignation, the center-right Fine Gael party held an uncontested election and chose Harris as its leader. However, the youthful politician will soon face important elections and internal pressure to address housing difficulties and anti-immigration sentiment.

Harris told parliament:

“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 by his wife and two children.



“I want to bring new ideas and new energy and, I hope, a new empathy to public life. Time is certainly short, and there’s a lot to do,” Harris added.



Varadkar quit last month saying that at the age of 45 he no longer felt he was the “best person” to lead the country. Varadkar, the youngest prime minister when first elected in 2017, said Tuesday said he “always knew” Harris would fill the top job.

“This has perhaps come a little bit sooner than he might have planned or expected. But I know he will rise to the occasion,” Varadkar said.



“He has the empathy, energy, experience, campaigning skills and political antenna to take us forward.”



Harris joined the youth branch of Fine Gael at the age of 16 and quickly rose through its ranks.

A county councillor at the age of 22, he was elected to parliament in 2011 as a 24-year-old.

At the time he was the youngest MP and was nicknamed “Baby of the Dail” (Irish parliament).

He was appointed health minister in 2016 aged just 29 and higher education minister in 2020.

Also, Harris’ prominence on social media, especially TikTok, has made him one of the most visible politicians in Ireland.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2024/04/10/at-37-simon-harris-becomes-the-youngest-prime-minister-in-ireland/

close up the make noise,i think say them dey everywhere for earth.