Tánaiste.
deputy head of the Government of Ireland
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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Amid the ongoing conflict and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the government is considering cuts to the home-heating oil carbon tax to ease financial pressure on energy consumers.Some support1 report
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Disagreement between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael over the proposed tax cuts for the upcoming Budget 2027, involving the Tánaiste.Well supported3 reports4 developments inside
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The Tánaiste, in discussions involving Simon Harris, reviewed the deemed disposal tax regime and received a 2024 report on the wider funds sector.Some support1 report
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Tánaiste presented a memo to the cabinet concerning proposed excise tax cuts.Some support1 report
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Tánaiste, Simon Harris, and the Oireachtas are involved in discussions regarding social media companies like TikTok.Some support2 reports
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Tánaiste and officials called for societal issues to be addressed in parliament while highlighting corporate responsibility regarding TikTok.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Tánaiste references TikTok in global debate as Ireland follows Australia's ban on social media.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Tánaiste and Simon Harris prioritized rewarding work on July 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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Brazil has been elected as the new Mayor of Waterford City and County, tasked with improving local housing and infrastructure.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Brazil met with Tánaiste to discuss local priorities.Some support1 report
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The Irish legislative body and the deputy head advised on national policy and public service concerns.Well supported13 reports6 developments inside
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A childcare crisis is currently impacting services in the county of Donegal, Ireland.Some support1 report
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Fine Gael leadership includes a Tánaiste and Deputy Leader, while the party may consider seeking political representation in Northern Ireland.Some support2 reports
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In a vote on a bill, the Tánaiste voted in favour, while Peter Roche and Norma Foley voted against. The Taoiseach also voted in favour.Some support1 report
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Explainers that pass through Tánaiste
Tánaiste is a step on the way to someone elseAround Tánaiste this week
News at the entities that move Tánaiste most-
Taoiseach StructuralTaoiseach visited Teagasc research exhibits on October 21, 2026.Moves Tánaiste
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Ireland StructuralA college hosts international representatives for cultural exchange involving Ireland and Italy.Moves Tánaiste
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Fine Gael StructuralParty members from Fine Gael engaged in a housing project in County Waterford.Moves Tánaiste
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government StructuralThe government defended its finances during a Senate debate while the Auditor General announced plans to examine publicly funded spending near the Central Bank.Moves Tánaiste
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European Commission OperationalMark Carney visited Ireland to push negotiations for a digital trade agreement and suggested Canada become an EU associate member.Moves Tánaiste
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state StructuralNew York state is facing fiscal issues, with Governor Hochul's team under scrutiny regarding budget figures and management.Moves Tánaiste
Connections
The 21 strongest of 37, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Simon Harris Structural
Simon Harris holds the formal office of Tánaiste.
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Simon Harris Structural
Simon Harris holds the formal office of Tánaiste and actively participates in governmental policy-making.
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Fine Gael Structural
The role of Tánaiste is held within the leadership structure of the Fine Gael party.
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government Structural
The Tánaiste is a formal, integral member of the government, actively participating in policy formation and leadership.
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Taoiseach Structural
The Tánaiste and Taoiseach function as coordinated senior officials within the Irish government structure, sharing executive responsibility.
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Ireland Structural
The Tánaiste functions as a deputy head of government, advising on and implementing national policy within the governmental structure of Ireland.
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James Geoghegan Transactional
Geoghegan submitted a document to the office of the Tánaiste.
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European Commission Operational
The Tánaiste advocates for and monitors the European Commission's policy proposals regarding age-appropriate online content restrictions.
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BAWAG Transactional
The government body (A) formally supports the cash offer made by BAWAG (B).
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Oireachtas Operational
The office of the Tánaiste calls for societal issues to be addressed within the scope of the Oireachtas' legislative function.
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RTÉ player Transactional
Tánaiste committed to providing funding to RTÉ.
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Danny Healy-Rae Transactional
Danny Healy-Rae made a specific political demand that the Tánaiste step down.
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Europe Shared context
The office of the Tánaiste advocates for policy changes regarding easier business operations within the European context.
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G20 Shared context
The Tánaiste represents Ireland's role and participation within the G20 forum.
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state Structural
The Tánaiste operates within the state framework to address public issues such as road safety and lawless driving.
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Sinn Féin Operational
Tánaiste participated in legislative processes alongside Sinn Féin, evidenced by a vote on a shared bill.
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TikTok Shared context
Tánaiste referenced TikTok as part of a global political and technological discussion.
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Maurice Quinlivan Operational
Tánaiste has vowed to contact Deputy Quinlivan.
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State Mentioned together
Tánaiste was observed sharing surprise regarding an RTÉ funding cut.
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Bitcoin Mentioned together
Evidence is too sparse and vague to determine a specific relationship between the entities.
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Harris Mentioned together
The single available snapshot does not contain evidence linking Tánaiste and Harris.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
2 eventsAugust 2026
4 events- The Tánaiste, in discussions involving Simon Harris, reviewed the deemed disposal tax regime and received a 2024 report on the wider funds sector.
- Tánaiste presented a memo to the cabinet concerning proposed excise tax cuts.
- Tánaiste, Simon Harris, and the Oireachtas are involved in discussions regarding social media companies like TikTok.
- Tánaiste and officials called for societal issues to be addressed in parliament while highlighting corporate responsibility regarding TikTok.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
5 events- Disagreement between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael over the proposed tax cuts for the upcoming Budget 2027, involving the Tánaiste.
- Tánaiste and Simon Harris prioritized rewarding work on July 1, 2026.
- Brazil has been elected as the new Mayor of Waterford City and County, tasked with improving local housing and infrastructure.
- Brazil met with Tánaiste to discuss local priorities.
- A childcare crisis is currently impacting services in the county of Donegal, Ireland.
June 2026
4 events- Tánaiste references TikTok in global debate as Ireland follows Australia's ban on social media.
- The Irish legislative body and the deputy head advised on national policy and public service concerns.
- Fine Gael leadership includes a Tánaiste and Deputy Leader, while the party may consider seeking political representation in Northern Ireland.
- In a vote on a bill, the Tánaiste voted in favour, while Peter Roche and Norma Foley voted against. The Taoiseach also voted in favour.