Taoiseach Simon Harris promises to prioritise small businesses before likely March 2025 general election

New Fine Gael leader Simon Harris spoke to his party about his priorities for government. Photo: PA.

Cillian Sherlock

Taoiseach Simon Harris has said making progress for “small businesses” is among his highest priorities of his 11 months in office before a likely general election in March 2025.

Mr Harris, who formally took office on Tuesday, said having safer streets is also high on his agenda for the year ahead, along with housing and the challenges facing the farming industry.