'It's the absolute honour of my life', says Simon Harris on Ireland leadership role

New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris has said it's "the absolute honour of my life".

Mr Harris, Ireland's further education minister, was the only candidate to put his name forward in the leadership contest.

It paves the way for the 37-year-old to become the country's youngest prime minister.

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