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Simon Harris in Profile
Simon Coveney took the hint. Taoiseach-designate Simon Harris was dropping less than subtle suggestions about wanting to renew his team. Coveney did him a favour by jumping rather than being pushed.
Leo Varadkar and Coveney are the longest consecutively serving ministers in Fine Gael history, with 13 years under their belts. Here’s how the departure of the Fine Gael deputy leader shapes the Harris reshuffle.
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