Simon Harris

Simon Harris, aged 37, becomes Ireland's youngest prime minister, succeeding Leo Varadkar.

Harris, former health and higher education minister, elected unopposed as leader of Fine Gael.
Pledges to bring "new ideas, energy, and empathy" to public life, vows to tackle social issues.
Faces challenges including affordable housing shortage and record numbers of asylum seekers.
Vows to address housing crisis, acknowledges need for long-term solutions.
Opinion poll shows housing as top concern for voters, with Sinn Fein leading in support.
Harris's election opens possibility for re-election, with independent candidates gaining support.