Simon Harris will be the new Taoiseach and leader of Fine Gael as all senior ministers have bowed out of the race to succeed Leo Varadkar.
“That remains to be the case. It is with a huge honour that I undertake my work on the domestic and international stage. Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys has said she is backing Mr Harris and will not put her name forward."The role of Taoiseach is a wonderful honour," Ms Humphreys said. "I have a very busy job with two departments. I have decided that the job of Taoiseach is quite on a different level and I have decided not to put my name forward."
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