The Irish parliament on Tuesday confirmed Simon Harris as the country's new prime minister, making him the youngest-ever holder of the position. Harris succeeds Leo Varadkar as taoiseach — Irish for leader — following a 88-69 vote by lawmakers. He was presented with his seal of office by President Michael D. Higgins on Tuesday afternoon. Harris said via social media platform X that he was "deeply honoured" to become taoiseach and pledged to "work every day to realise the hopes, dreams and aspirations of all our people." Varadkar announced his sudden resignation late last month, surp