Tánaiste.
deputy head of the Government of Ireland
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 3
- Connections
- 38
What's happening
Active this week
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Political activity involving Fine Gael and Social Democrats, including a debate on jobseekers' allowance and a Fine Gael party meeting.Some support1 report
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Taoiseach and Tánaiste committed to funding RTÉ, whose Director General is Kevin Bakhurst.Well supported6 reports
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The Irish government negotiated a pay rise agreement involving Tánaiste and Finance Minister Simon Harris.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Tánaiste and Simon Harris participated in a pre-budget briefing in Mullingar discussing Budget 2027 proposals.Some support1 report1 development inside
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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
Gone quiet
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Tánaiste and Simon Harris prioritized rewarding work on July 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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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 StructuralMatt Carthy urged the Taoiseach to intervene regarding funding issues.Moves Tánaiste
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Simon Harris StructuralSimon Harris commissioned a report concerning the possibility of a unified Ireland.Moves Tánaiste
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Ireland StructuralThe Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI) is strengthening its surgical research capacity in Ireland.Moves Tánaiste
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Fine Gael StructuralDeirdre Heenan's policy research was utilized in the development of a Fine Gael blueprint.Moves Tánaiste
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government StructuralGovernment committed $1.5 million to harden beach access infrastructure.Moves Tánaiste
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European Commission OperationalThe Council of Ministers met at Palazzo Chigi and approved an infrastructure decree in dialogue with the European Commission and MIT.Moves Tánaiste
Connections
The 22 strongest of 38, 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 and actively participates in governmental policy-making.
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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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Simon Harris Structural
Simon Harris holds the office of Tánaiste, resulting in coordinated governmental action between the two entities.
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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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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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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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Danny Healy-Rae Transactional
Danny Healy-Rae made a specific political demand that the Tánaiste step down.
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Peter Burke Operational
Peter Burke temporarily stood in for the Tánaiste at the Dáil.
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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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State Mentioned together
Tánaiste was observed sharing surprise regarding an RTÉ funding cut.
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Maurice Quinlivan Operational
Tánaiste has vowed to contact Deputy Quinlivan.
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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 beganNovember 2026
2 eventsOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
2 eventsShow 3 earlier months
August 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.
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.