Mr Harris has become Ireland’s youngest ever Taoiseach after TDs backed his nomination.
Some political leaders in Northern Ireland have congratulated Simon Harris after his appointment as the new Taoiseach on Tuesday.
Mr Varadkar formally resigned at an audience with President Higgins on Monday evening, paving the way for Mr Harris’s election.Mrs Long said: “I want to congratulate Simon Harris on becoming Taoiseach and wish him all the best in his new role. SDLP leader Colum Eastwood said that he looked forward to working with the Taoiseach to strengthen North South Cooperation, build on the work of the shared island unit and explore new ways to enhance services for people across Ireland.
“I know that he has an abiding interest in the North and has worked in previous cabinet roles to provide support, investment and enhanced services on a North South basis.
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