The Dáil has backed the nomination of Fine Gael leader Simon Harris as Ireland's new Taoiseach. Mr Harris will become Ireland's 15th Taoiseach, succeeding Leo Varadkar.
TDs voted 88 to 69 in support of Mr Harris, who will now travel to the official residence of President Michael D Higgins, where his appointment as the country’s youngest ever Taoiseach will be confirmed.
The 37-year-old father-of-two will become Ireland's 15th Taoiseach, after the surprise resignation of Leo Varadkar as Fine Gael leader three weeks ago. Mr Harris's first task as Taoiseach will be handling a reshuffle of Fine Gael ministers, including which of his colleagues replaces him as Minister for Further and Higher Education.
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