Mr Harris explained that officials said the attendance of the Taoiseach was based on the presence of members of the Northern Ireland Executive, which isn't happening this year.
This represents a significant break in a tradition begun by Enda Kenny, who first attended the Remembrance Day service in Northern Ireland to recognize Irishmen who served in the British Army.
The South East Fermanagh Foundation criticized Mr Harris’s absence, urging him to engage with bereaved families after the election regarding their long-held grievances.
Historically, the Taoiseach's attendance at this event has symbolized greater recognition in the Republic of Ireland of the Irishmen who fought in World War I.
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