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Government’s decision against Mercosur deal a ‘big relief’ to Clare farmers

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THE Government’s decision to vote against the Mercosur deal will come as a “big relief” to Clare farmers, say local representatives.  On an official trip to China, Taoiseach Micháel Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris have revealed plans to deny the Mercosur trade agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay, which would allow import duties to be …

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Harris insists he’s fit for Finance portfolio & praises ‘the real Talk to Joe’ in Clare

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*Tánaiste Simon Harris (FG) flanked by Mayor of Clare, Cllr Paul Murphy (FG) and Joe Cooney TD (FG). Photograph: Kevin Donovan.  NEWLY appointed Minister for Finance, Simon Harris (FG) insisted he was suitably qualified for the role while voicing confidence Fianna Fáil would not end their coalition before he becomes Taoiseach for a second time …

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Tánaiste says another hospital is needed in Mid-West & that Ennis has been ‘under-utilised’

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*Tánaiste Simon Harris is welcomed to Kilkishen by Clare TD, Joe Cooney (FG) along with Cllr Pat Burke (FG) and Cllr Conor Ryan (FG). Photograph: Kevin Donovan.  TÁNAISTE, Simon Harris (FG) has said an additional hospital facility is needed in the Mid-West region, weeks before the Health Minister is to issue recommendations on actions to …

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Harris under fire for handling of Conway resignation

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*Senator Martin Conway.  PRESSURE IS MOUNTING on Tánaiste Simon Harris (FG) over the manner in which Senator Martin Conway’s (FG) resignation from the Fine Gael parliamentary party has been handled while the Clare Oireachtas member is taking time off following the weekend revelations.