Irish Tánaiste Harris faces opposition backlash over long-term unemployment penalty plan

Tánaiste Simon Harris's proposal to penalize long-term unemployed draws sharp criticism from Labour leader Ivana Bacik, who called the comments 'despicable'. The plan is at an early stage, with details unclear, and the backlash signals a potential political flashpoint in Ireland's domestic politics.

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