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Minister Coveney labels Russian attack on Ukraine a ‘murderous act of aggression’

Ireland has branded the Russian military assault on Ukraine as a “murderous act of aggression”. Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said a “strong response” was needed from the international community. Mr Coveney’s comment come as the Department ...

24 Feb 2022 at 10:12

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Coveney believes progress on NI protocol possible if EU and Britain work together

The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister has indicated that he believes there are “landing zones” for a deal on the post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland. Simon Coveney spoke with with UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss yesterday (Friday January 29),...

29 Jan 2022 at 13:32

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Date for Northern Ireland election to be confirmed soon, says British politician

A Government minister has insisted the date for a Northern Ireland election will be confirmed soon. Steve Baker, a junior minister in the Northern Ireland Office, made the statement amid ongoing uncertainty over whether voters in the region will ...

03 Nov 2022 at 11:57

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No decision yet on election in Northern Ireland, says Coveney

The UK Government has yet to decide whether to call an election in Northern Ireland, a senior Irish minister has said. Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney was commenting after holding talks with Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris ...

02 Nov 2022 at 17:58

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Two arrested over security threat at peace event attended by Coveney

Police in Northern Ireland investigating a security alert which led to Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney being evacuated from a peace event in Belfast have arrested two men. Two firearms have also been seized following operations in the ...

08 Jun 2022 at 16:25

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Russian Ambassador to Ireland says invasion of Ukraine would be ‘insane’

The Russian Ambassador to Ireland has said that the idea his country will invade Ukraine is “insane”. His comments come as Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Moscow was ready for talks with the US and Nato on limits for ...

16 Feb 2022 at 09:57

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‘Classic Tory chaos’ claim after announcement of no December Stormont election

An announcement that there will be no fresh Stormont election in December has been described as “classic Tory chaos”. After days of speculation following the collapse of the Assembly, Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris ...

04 Nov 2022 at 15:33

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Taoiseach ‘absolutely sure’ he has confidence of parliamentary party

Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar has said he is “absolutely sure” the vast majority of his parliamentary party has confidence in his leadership, after media reports suggested some members were unhappy with him ...

12 Jun 2023 at 14:09

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Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar will not stand in next general election

Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced he will not be contesting the next general election. The ex-Fine Gael leader said the time has come for him to “explore new options and opportunities”. Mr Varadkar, 45, ...

16 Jul 2024 at 20:44

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Fine Gael praises Simon Coveney ahead of no confidence vote

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, is facing a motion of no confidence in the Dáil this evening. The motion was tabled by Sinn Féin after public fallout from Mr Coveney's appointment of Katherine ...

15 Sept 2021 at 11:16

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Britain's decision to take unilateral action on NI Protocol 'damaging to trust' - Coveney

Ireland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said that he “deeply regrets” the British government’s decision to introduce legislation in the coming weeks that will disapply elements of the ...

17 May 2022 at 16:47

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Government ‘delusional’ about University Hospital Limerick, Sinn Fein says

The Government is “frankly delusional” in its response to overcrowding at University Hospital Limerick, according to Sinn Fein. Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney said tackling resourcing at the ...

06 Mar 2024 at 14:37

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