Politics

Simon Harris considers Gaza national day of solidarity

Proposal made by writer to letters page of The Irish Times is ‘sensible and good idea’, says Tánaiste

Tánaiste Simon Harris: Ireland stands with the people of Palestine. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Tánaiste Simon Harris: Ireland stands with the people of Palestine. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill/The Irish Times
Ellen Coyne
Sat Jul 26 2025 - 13:40 • 2 MIN READ

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Ellen Coyne

Ellen Coyne

Ellen Coyne is a Political Correspondent with The Irish Times