Simon Harris has said it is the moment for Fine Gael to "reset" as he was confirmed as party leader - paving the way for him to become Ireland's youngest premier.The announcement was made in Athlone by the chairman of the party's executive council, Willie Geraghty, after nominations closed and no other candidates put their names forward for the leadership.

Simon Harris has said it is the moment for Fine Gael to "reset" as he was confirmed as party leader - paving the way for him to become Ireland's youngest premier.The announcement was made in Athlone by the chairman of the party's executive council, Willie Geraghty, after nominations closed and no other candidates put their names forward for the leadership.