Breaking news 37-Year-Old Simon Harris Becomes Ireland's Youngest-Ever Premier Lastminute news

'Today I accept this new role in spirit of humility, ready for challenge, and full of energy and determination about what can be achieved,' says Harris.

Simon Harris, 37, on Tuesday became Ireland's youngest-ever prime minister to succeed Leo Varadkar, who unexpectedly resigned last month.

Irish parliament's lower house voted to approve Harris, a former higher education minister as their next taoiseach, or prime minister, by 88 votes to 69.

Addressing lawmakers after being elected the new prime minister, Harris said: "Today I accept this new role in a spirit of humility, ready for the challenge, and full of energy and determination about what can be achieved."

"I will be a Taoiseach who will listen. My message is simple. I will work every day to improve the lives of all in this country," he added.

After Varadkar's resignation last month, Harris became the new leader of the Fine Gael party. -
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