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202. Why is Simon Harris the new Finance Minister?

In this week’s episode of "Let Me Explain," Sean Defoe dives into the sudden departure of Irish...

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06.30 19 Nov 2025


202. Why is Simon Harris the new Finance Minister?



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06.30 19 Nov 2025


In this week’s episode of "Let Me Explain," Sean Defoe dives into the sudden departure of Irish Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe. As he transitions to a prestigious role at the World Bank, we reflect on Donohoe's decade-long impact on Ireland’s economy, navigating ten budgets and steering the nation through crises like Brexit and COVID-19. Join us as we dissect the whirlwind of political changes that followed his resignation, with Simon Harris stepping into the finance role.


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