In his first address to the Dail, Taoiseach Simon Harris said, "I want to work every day to improve the lives of all". Video: Oireachtas TV The Government has rejected a denunciation of Simon Harris by the Israeli foreign ministry over his first speech to the Dáil as Taoiseach for not specifically mentioning Israeli hostages held in Gaza. The ministry also expressed “fury” over the intention of the Irish Government to give formal recognition, along with several other EU countries and Norway, to a Palestinian State. The foreign ministry issued a statement on Thursday in which it contended Mr Harris...