Simon Harris is the only candidate to replace Leo Varadkar as Fine Gael leader - the 37-year-old is now on course to become taoiseach (Ireland's prime minister)

He spoke for the first time since being confirmed as Fine Gael's new leader - you can watch by hitting the play button at the top of this page

Harris is Ireland's further education minister and previously served as health minister at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic

Varadkar announced last week he would step down for personal and political reasons

He twice served as taoiseach and was a prominent figure during the EU's Brexit negotiations with the UK