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DUBLIN (Reuters) -Irish Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris will move to the position of finance minister from foreign affairs following the resignation on Tuesday of Paschal Donohoe, Prime Minister

Ireland's Harris appointed finance minister, McEntee moves to foreign affairs

Changes in Irish Government Leadership

DUBLIN (Reuters) -Irish Deputy Prime Minister Simon Harris will move to the position of finance minister from foreign affairs following the resignation on Tuesday of Paschal Donohoe, Prime Minister Micheal Martin said.

Simon Harris's New Role

Helen McEntee, a former European Affairs minister, moved to foreign affairs from education.

Helen McEntee's Appointment

(Reporting by Padraic Halpin; editing by Sarah Young)

Key Takeaways

  • Simon Harris appointed as Ireland's finance minister.
  • Helen McEntee moves to foreign affairs.
  • Paschal Donohoe resigns from finance minister position.
  • Prime Minister Micheal Martin announces the changes.
  • Significant reshuffle in Irish government leadership.

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The main topic is the reshuffle in the Irish government, with Simon Harris becoming finance minister and Helen McEntee moving to foreign affairs.
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Simon Harris has been appointed as the new finance minister of Ireland.
What position does Helen McEntee hold now?
Helen McEntee has been appointed as the foreign affairs minister.

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