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Daniel McConnell
Government to approve Brexit readiness plan as UK trade talks stall
Simon Coveney briefed on manpower issues at Haulbowline naval base
Simon Coveney briefed on manpower issues at Haulbowline naval base
Defence Minister Simon Coveney made his first official trip in his new role to the Naval Service's base at Haulbowline Island, Co Cork where he was briefed on manpower issues and attended a commissioning ceremony for new officers.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Call for Coveney to address naval service manpower crisis
Call for Coveney to address naval service manpower crisis
Tánaiste Simon Coveney, who is taking control at the Department of Defence, says one of his immediate priorities in the role will be to address the manpower crisis in the Naval Service.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

British trying to rewrite the Brexit rulebook, Simon Coveney claims
British trying to rewrite the Brexit rulebook, Simon Coveney claims
The Minister for Foreign Affairs has accused the British government of effectively trying to rewrite the rulebook on Brexit negotiations.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

New cabinet to meet for the first time today
New cabinet to meet for the first time today
Cabinet Ministers are meeting this afternoon in their new roles.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

The new coalition cabinet in full: Who are the country's new Ministers?
The new coalition cabinet in full: Who are the country's new Ministers?
The shape of the next Cabinet is now known, led by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. So who are the country's new Ministers?

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Beleaguered Cork event centre still viable, insists Tánaiste
Beleaguered Cork event centre still viable, insists Tánaiste
The beleaguered Cork event centre project is still viable, the Tánaiste has insisted, despite the Covid-19 pandemic forcing its proposed operators to slash global expenditure by $500m.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Simon Coveney says second general election on the cards if parties don't agree deal
Simon Coveney says second general election on the cards if parties don't agree deal
A fresh general election cannot be ruled out if the proposed three-way coalition pact is rejected this week, Tánaiste Simon Coveney has warned.

Mon, 22 Jun, 2020

Tánaiste says UN seat ‘hugely significant’
Tánaiste says UN seat ‘hugely significant’
Securing a seat on the United Nations Security Council is “hugely significant” for Ireland, which will be a “voice” for other small countries, the Tánaiste has said.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Varadkar's 'tinge of regret' handing over top job to Martin
Varadkar's 'tinge of regret' handing over top job to Martin
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he has a “tinge of regret” handing over the role of head of government, as the new proposed three-way coalition takes shape.

Mon, 15 Jun, 2020

Coveney expects to talk to US ambassador on violence
Coveney expects to talk to US ambassador on violence
Tanaiste Simon Coveney expects to speak to the US ambassador here about the violence in US cities, as Irish people are “disturbed” by the violence there.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

Varadkar calls for ‘economic honesty’, as parties differ over pensions, climate
Varadkar calls for ‘economic honesty’, as parties differ over pensions, climate
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has told his party that if Fianna Fáil and the Greens do not agree to reduce the State’s debts in coalition, then maybe it is better “not to go into government with them now”.

Wed, 03 Jun, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Political parties struggling to leave baggage behind
Daniel McConnell: Political parties struggling to leave baggage behind
As the sun split the stones yesterday, teams from Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil, and the Green Party trundled into Agriculture House on Dublin’s Kildare St to begin the fourth week of talks.

Tue, 02 Jun, 2020

Tánaiste Simon Coveney seeking approval for Brexit Omnibus Bill and warns of no-deal
Tánaiste Simon Coveney seeking approval for Brexit Omnibus Bill and warns of no-deal
The spectre of Britain crashing out of the EU without a trade deal will be discussed at Cabinet today as the outgoing government launches contingency plans for when the Brexit transition period ends.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Fine Gael TDs want economic ‘realism’, Coveney told
Fine Gael TDs want economic ‘realism’, Coveney told
Tanaiste Simon Coveney has been told by Fine Gael figures that there must be “realism” and prudence in any economic plans after the Covid-19 pandemic.

Mon, 25 May, 2020

Scepticism in EU over Brexit plan, says Simon Coveney
Scepticism in EU over Brexit plan, says Simon Coveney
Tanaiste Simon Coveney has said there will be a considerable degree of scepticism in Brussels to the UK’s protocol on Northern Ireland, particularly in relation to customs controls.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Simon Coveney 'showing signs of major strain' during government formation talks
Simon Coveney 'showing signs of major strain' during government formation talks
Tánaiste Simon Coveney is “showing signs of major strain” at the talks aimed at forming a government as he tries to keep his “reluctant” party in line.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

Greencore CEO Coveney sees full sales recovery taking 'one or two years'
Greencore CEO Coveney sees full sales recovery taking 'one or two years'
Greencore boss Patrick Coveney has said it could take “a year or two” before sales volumes across its core food-to-go product lines fully recover.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

Govt Formation: Varadkar ‘puts his foot down’ after row
Govt Formation: Varadkar ‘puts his foot down’ after row
Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said it is a "significant ask" to finalise a draft programme for government document for party leaders in the next two weeks.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

Finalising programme for Government over next two weeks a 'significant ask', says Coveney
Finalising programme for Government over next two weeks a 'significant ask', says Coveney
Tanaiste Simon Coveney has said it is a "significant ask" to finalise a draft programme for government document for party leaders in the next two weeks.

Mon, 18 May, 2020

Eamon Ryan: Public would not look 'kindly' on new election
Eamon Ryan: Public would not look 'kindly' on new election
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan said that the public would not take kindly to being asked to return to the polls.

Sun, 17 May, 2020

Talks between FF and FG 'damaged' by 'unwarranted' attacks
Talks between FF and FG 'damaged' by 'unwarranted' attacks
Unwarranted Fianna Fáil attacks on Fine Gael have “damaged the talks” aimed at forming a government it has been claimed.

Sun, 17 May, 2020

Outlook for next round of Brexit talks 'not good', warns Tánaiste
Outlook for next round of Brexit talks 'not good', warns Tánaiste
The challenges of Covid-19 have made Brexit more complicated and raised the stakes, while the outlook for the next phase of negotiations is "not good", the Tánaiste has said.

Thu, 07 May, 2020

Simon Coveney denies tensions with health officials over lifting of over-70s restriction
Simon Coveney denies tensions with health officials over lifting of over-70s restriction
Any suggestion of tension “is just not correct” he told the Today with Séan O’Rourke show.

Tue, 05 May, 2020

TDs use allowance scheme to claim €1.3m for PR work
TDs use allowance scheme to claim €1.3m for PR work
Ministers, TDs, and senators were able to claim €1.3m last year through a special allowance for public relations, IT, and secretarial work.

Fri, 01 May, 2020

Simon Coveney: ‘Farming can’t be decimated for Green's 7% emissions demand’
Simon Coveney: ‘Farming can’t be decimated for Green's 7% emissions demand’
The Green Party can forget its 7% carbon emission reduction demand if it “decimates” farming and rural Ireland, Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said.

Fri, 01 May, 2020

Country must 'find a new way of living' as cabinet set to extend Covid-19 controls
Country must 'find a new way of living' as cabinet set to extend Covid-19 controls
The country has been told must “find a new way of living” as severe restrictions on personal freedoms are to be extended beyond next Tuesday.

Fri, 01 May, 2020

War of words over Public Service Card rebuke by UN official
War of words over Public Service Card rebuke by UN official
Professor Philip Alston, the UN’s special rapporteur at the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), wrote a 40-page letter to the Irish State accusing the PSC of being, among other things, discriminatory against the less well-off in Irish society.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Coronavirus: Simon Coveney criticises the 'false info' relating to outbreak on social media
Coronavirus: Simon Coveney criticises the 'false info' relating to outbreak on social media
Mr Coveney made the comments as the Secretary-General of the United Nations described misinformation as "a poison putting more lives at risk".

Sat, 18 Apr, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Alan Kelly’s reluctance puts the onus on the Greens
Daniel McConnell: Alan Kelly’s reluctance puts the onus on the Greens
Labour leader Alan Kelly insists his party would do better in opposition. That raises the pressure on Eamon Ryan to enter government, says Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Biggest repatriation in history of the State as 4,600 Irish citizens return home
Biggest repatriation in history of the State as 4,600 Irish citizens return home
Tanáiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has spoken of the “biggest repatriation ever in the history of the State” as 4,600 Irish citizens have been helped “in one way or another.”

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Varadkar: FG-FF policy document ready this week
Varadkar: FG-FF policy document ready this week
Second election unlikely as ‘we’re ready to agree a framework document’ on majority government

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Simon Coveney visit to London
'He’s in our prayers tonight': Simon Coveney offers well wishes to Boris Johnson
After his coronavirus symptoms worsened, Mr Johnson was admitted to hospital yesterday

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Varadkar: I don’t envisage there being a second election
Varadkar: I don’t envisage there being a second election
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he does not think a second general election is needed this year.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Unsuitable PPE received from China will be replaced; Surgeon warns medical staff making their own
Unsuitable PPE received from China will be replaced; Surgeon warns medical staff making their own
Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said that the 20% of personal protective equipment (PPE) received from China that is not suitable will be corrected in further deliveries due later this week.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Coveney: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael can make it work this time
Coveney: Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael can make it work this time
Simon Coveney acknowledged that there was a perception that smaller parties get “squeezed out”, but he did not believe that would be the case this time.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Fantasy cabinet predictions for the next Government
Daniel McConnell: Fantasy cabinet predictions for the next Government
Political Editor Daniel McConnell predicts how the next government cabinet will look

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Pandemic brings a focus to negotiations
Daniel McConnell: Pandemic brings a focus to negotiations
Last Wednesday afternoon, while the country remained gripped by the Covid-19 crisis, a small group of TDs from Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil gathered in a spacious room on the second floor of Agriculture House on Kildare Street.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

HSE chief executive says further PPE may be needed; Harris introduces new GP regulations
HSE chief executive says further PPE may be needed; Harris introduces new GP regulations
Health Minister Simon Harris said it will take some pressure off doctors and will limit the requirement of patients to visit their GP.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Restrictions may go on for some time, says Coveney
Restrictions may go on for some time, says Coveney
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has warned that the Covid-19 surge has not yet come, as it emerged that the stay-at-home lockdown and related restrictions may be extended beyond Easter.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Coveney says Covid-19 restrictions 'may go on for some time'
Coveney says Covid-19 restrictions 'may go on for some time'
Tánaiste Simon Coveney has conceded that restrictions on people's movements to limit the spread of Covid-19 may go beyond the initial deadline of Easter.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

Danny Healy-Rae urges Coveney to save charity air ambulance
Danny Healy-Rae urges Coveney to save charity air ambulance
Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae has asked Simon Coveney to save the country’s first charity air ambulance.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

Coveney to discuss coronavirus with leaders in the North
Coveney to discuss coronavirus with leaders in the North
Simon Coveney will speak to Northern secretary Brandon Lewis and Stormont's first and deputy first ministers.

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

Coronavirus: Irish tourists in Peru on way home
Coronavirus: Irish tourists in Peru on way home
The Irish people were initially unable to get out of the country as the government closed the border and had suspended flights.

Sun, 29 Mar, 2020

Seanad approves €3.7bn coronavirus legislation; Coveney warns Covid-19 spread is 'not nearly over'
Seanad approves €3.7bn coronavirus legislation; Coveney warns Covid-19 spread is 'not nearly over'
Tánaiste Simon Coveney has made a stark warning that the 'invisible enemy', coronavirus, is "just beginning" its spread throughout the country.

Fri, 27 Mar, 2020

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