The departure of Paschal Donohoe from ministerial office is the most consequential political development since the general election. Tánaiste Simon Harris’s decision to assume the Finance portfolio himself is the most consequential element of that shift. Harris, acutely aware of his party’s electoral prospects, will always have one eye on the political calendar. For Harris, the new role represents a test unlike any he has faced. His success has rested on communication skills and an intuitive sense of the modern political landscape.

Source: The Irish Times November 22, 2025 09:23 UTC