We hear from Taoiseach-in-waiting Simon Harris

Further and Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has declared his candidacy for the Fine Gael leadership, meaning in all likelihood he will become the next Taoiseach and succeed Leo Varadkar.  After his announcement, Newstalk Reporter Barry Whyte got to sit down with the Taoiseach-in-waiting. Also speaking to Newstalk Breakfast was Hildegarde Naughton, Minister of State with responsibility for Public Health, Well Being, and the National Drugs Strategy.

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