TAOISEACH Simon Harris has said Ireland will formally recognise the State of Palestine. Making the announcement outside Government buildings this morning, he hailed it as a "historic and important day for Ireland and for Palestine". 4 The three leaders of the coalition Government, Micheal Martin, Simon Harris and Eamon Ryan Credit: EPA 4 The news conference took place outside government buildings Harris said he is "confident" that other countries will join Ireland, Spain and Norway in taking the step to recognise the Palestinian state, adding that "it is the right thing to do". The Taoiseach said: "Palestinians in Gaza are...