The appointment would pave the way for Mr Harris to become Ireland’s youngest taoiseach.
It paves the way for Mr Harris, the further and higher education minister, to become Ireland’s youngest premier following the shock resignation of Leo Varadkar.
Simon Harris announced he would run to become Fine Gael leader following Leo Varadkar’s shock resignationA shortened leadership contest will see him announced as leader in Athlone, Co Westmeath on Sunday afternoon if, as expected, no other candidates enter the contest before nominations close at 1pm.
He has stopped short of ruling out a general election this year but insisted such a poll was not his priority.Credit: Nick Grimshaw/PA
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