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.
Hannah Jane Large Memorial Service Details Shared
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No Turning Back! — Oisin McConville Secured For 2027 In Massive Wicklow Boost
The Armagh all-Ireland winner who guided the Garden County to Tailteann Cup glory this season, guaranteeing Wicklow Sam Maguire football in 2027 is back at the helm after confirmation from Wicklow GAA
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