Phil Hogan returns to the Fine Gael fold as Simon Harris invites him back as general election strategist

Taoiseach Simon Harris has welcomed back former Fine Gael politician Phil Hogan, appointing him to an internal election committee alongside prominent party figures, indicating a significant strategic shift.

Despite a public fallout with former taoiseach Leo Varadkar over a Covid-related dinner incident, Hogan's expertise is seen as vital for Fine Gael's campaign, with insiders acknowledging his deep knowledge of Irish constituencies.

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