‘You ain’t seen nothing yet’ – Simon Harris hits back over party criticism

Simon Harris, who is set to become Ireland’s youngest ever premier, has hit back at criticism that Fine Gael is lacking energy, saying “you ain’t seen nothing yet”.

“I am overwhelmed and honoured by the level of support that I’ve received from so many colleagues, including Helen, over the last number of hours, whether they were ministers, ministers of state, TDs, senators, MEPs, councillors, council candidates, grassroots members,” he said. “I know how politics can deliver for people and, if given the honour of serving, I want to take that can-do approach to getting things done, to renewing our party, to injecting a level of energy and, to anybody who thinks this party is tired, to anyone who thinks this party lacks energy, you ain’t seen nothing yet.

Outgoing Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach Mr Varadkar surprised many within the political establishment by announcing his resignation on Wednesday. If appointed Fine Gael leader, Mr Harris would be expected to be formally elected as taoiseach in the Dail in April following the Easter recess.

Education Education Latest News, Education Education Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

‘You ain’t seen nothing yet’ – Simon Harris hits back over party criticismThe Further and Higher Education Minister announced his candidature on Thursday night, describing the last week as a ‘whirlwind’.
Source: Glasgow_Times - 🏆 76. / 59 Read more »

Simon Harris poised to become Ireland’s next PM after other ministers drop out of raceFurther and Higher Education Minister declared his candidature on Thursday after receiving a series of endorsements from within Fine Gael
Source: i newspaper - 🏆 8. / 89 Read more »

Simon Harris likely to become Ireland's next prime minister - as challengers drop out of raceMany Fine Gael politicians have begun to publicly back Mr Harris, the minister for further and higher education, as the next leader of the party. But rivals still have until Monday to enter the race.
Source: SkyNews - 🏆 35. / 67 Read more »