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<p>Simon Coveney’s new ventures since leaving politics include his Caradem Democracy Initiative. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit"> Picture: Dan Linehan</span>
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Simon Coveney: 'I didn't leave politics to retire — I'm as busy as ever'

Last year's election saw a significant level of attrition among politicians. Elaine Loughlin talks to the former tánaiste and long-serving Fine Gael TD Simon Coveney about the path ahead

<p>Simon Coveney said he was 'looking forward to working with EY clients to help them effectively identify, assess and manage political risk in a world that is changing at incredible pace.' Picture: Larry Cummins </p>

politics

Former tánaiste Simon Coveney lands consultant role with EY Ireland

<p>The proposed 6,000-capacity venue was estimated to cost around €50m when its sod was turned in 2016, but the price tag has at least doubled to over €100m. Picture: Populous</p>

munster

Fresh legal issues threaten further delays to Cork event centre

Keys from room hotel on the door

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Rents on 26,000 homes hiked significantly in excess of 2% limit

John Bruton funeral

ourview

Irish Examiner view: Yet another senior figure steps back as Coveney announces his departure from politics

The race to replace Simon Coveney: Where does Fine Gael go next?

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The race to replace Simon Coveney: Where does Fine Gael go next?

Irish Cabinet

Coveney: I hope I have earned my place in politics, in the Dáil, in the European Parliament, and around the cabinet table

Simon Coveney has announced his departure from politics after a quarter of century representing Cork

Wed, 10 Jul, 2024

CC CONVENTION CENTRE

Retiring Fine Gael TD's son may join nomination race in Cork East

Mark Stanton may face competition from Cobh councillor Sinéad Sheppard and European election candidate John Mullins

Thu, 04 Jul, 2024

Cork MEP candidate considering election run as Simon Coveney decides future

Cork MEP candidate considering election run as Simon Coveney decides future

A number of local councillors are also vying to replace Simon Coveney in Cork South Central

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Cork MEP candidate considering election run as Simon Coveney decides future

Cork MEP candidate considering election run as Simon Coveney decides future

A number of local councillors are also vying to replace Simon Coveney in Cork South Central

Tue, 02 Jul, 2024

Extra funding for Cork event centre due 'very soon' says Michael McGrath

Extra funding for Cork event centre due 'very soon' says Michael McGrath

Former Finance Minister Michael McGrath said that a Government decision on extra state funding for Cork's long-awaited event centre is due 'very soon'.

Sun, 30 Jun, 2024

Michael McGrath — From child entrepreneur to Ireland's next European Commissioner

Michael McGrath — From child entrepreneur to Ireland's next European Commissioner

From reselling lost golf balls in his youth to 25 years as an elected representative, it's been a long road for the 'savvy, shrewd, and tough negotiator' that is Michael McGrath

Tue, 25 Jun, 2024

Operations suspended at equine abattoir following animal abuse allegations

Operations suspended at equine abattoir following animal abuse allegations

Footage from secret cameras showed horses being repeatedly punched around the head, whipped, and struck with long lengths of plastic piping on the broadcast

Sun, 16 Jun, 2024

European and local elections

Gardaí and Department of Agriculture investigating 'horror hole' horse abattoir

Government vows 'abhorrent and distressing' treatment of horses will be fully examined

Thu, 13 Jun, 2024

European and local elections

Coveney under pressure with O'Callaghan eyeing up Dáil seat

Mr O'Callaghan says that he is ready to win a seat for Fine Gael in what will be a key constituency for the party

Wed, 12 Jun, 2024

John Mullins polling 'better than people think' in Ireland South

John Mullins polling 'better than people think' in Ireland South

Fine Gael director of elections Simon Coveney says Mullins has a 'real shot' at taking a second European Parliament seat in the constituency

Tue, 04 Jun, 2024

Barnahus, Onehouse Galway launched
Project brings together key services for children who may have suffered sexual abuse

Department, Tusla, and HSE see sobering image of abuse supports

While described as a new service, Barnahus West was set up in September 2019, although it wasn’t until November 2020 that it was in a position to start taking referrals

Wed, 22 May, 2024

Palestinian recognition 'not the perfect time, but the right time'

Palestinian recognition 'not the perfect time, but the right time'

While the Government is keen to downplay that this move is purely a reaction to events since October 7, there is no question that the humanitarian disaster has seen things change

Wed, 22 May, 2024

Letters to the editor: Simon Coveney has not been kind to the environment

Letters to the editor: Simon Coveney has not been kind to the environment

A reader takes Simon Coveney to task for the former minister's record on environmental issues

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

Paul Hosford: Leo Varadkar left without a seat as Simon Harris grabs his chance to shine

Paul Hosford: Leo Varadkar left without a seat as Simon Harris grabs his chance to shine

Simon Harris launches his new era as Taoiseach — only to discover that there will be no honeymoon

Tue, 09 Apr, 2024

Coveney rules out running in European elections

Coveney rules out running in European elections

Minister also said he has not decided whether to run for the Dáil at next general election

Sat, 06 Apr, 2024

Irish Examiner view: Immediate end of Gaza conflict is only option

Irish Examiner view: Immediate end of Gaza conflict is only option

Every time the conflict in Gaza seems to have reached a nadir of sorts, a new low is reached — though “a new low in Israel’s prosecution of the conflict” would be a more accurate reflection of the latest developments.

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

Major declaration on use of explosives in built-up areas adopted in Dublin

Speculation mounts over Simon Coveney's candidacy in European elections

Mr Coveney said that while his initial reaction had been to 'steady the ship', he wanted to make it easier for Mr Harris to promote new faces from within Fine Gael

Wed, 03 Apr, 2024

Mick Clifford: Simon Coveney, the last merchant prince politician, leaves with solid work record

S Mick Clifford: Simon Coveney, the last merchant prince politician, leaves with solid work record

Stepping up in the midst of personal family tragedy, Simon Coveney showed off his safe but unspectacular hands while in Government

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Will Simon Coveney follow his 13 years in Cabinet with another punt at Europe?

Will Simon Coveney follow his 13 years in Cabinet with another punt at Europe?

His political career has spanned 25 years, with some indication so far that Simon Coveney does not see it being over just yet

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Terry Prone: We love a resignation and all the drama and intrigue that follows

S Terry Prone: We love a resignation and all the drama and intrigue that follows

It’s no accident that one of the most exciting and popular recent TV series was entitled ‘Succession’. The who-gets-what battle is riveting

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

General Election Ireland 2020

Simon Coveney denies that Fine Gael has drifted too far to the left

Enterprise Minister says it is 'a party of the centre'

Sun, 24 Mar, 2024

Outgoing Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey 'has a future in politics', says Simon Coveney

Outgoing Fine Gael MEP Colm Markey 'has a future in politics', says Simon Coveney

Markey is believed to be likely to contest the next general election in his home county of Louth

Sun, 24 Mar, 2024

General Election Ireland 2020

Speculation on Simon Coveney's future ahead of cabinet reshuffle

Many in the party now believe Mr Coveney will not be putting himself forward for re-election in Cork South Central

Sat, 23 Mar, 2024

CorkBIC to rebrand and expand into Mid-West

CorkBIC to rebrand and expand into Mid-West

AxisBIC is one of four Irish BICs funded by Enterprise Ireland to grow and support start-ups

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

RTE report

Paul Hosford: McEntee 'was never interested in Fine Gael leadership'

Helen McEntee was never interested in the Fine Gael leadership. So she says, at least.

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Leo Varadkar steps down as Taoiseach

Body language of Leo Varadkar's colleagues may hint at their ambitions

While the loss of their leader was item one on the agenda, the six Fine Gael luminaries on the steps of Government Buildings may have had succession on their minds

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Conservative leadership bid

Simon Coveney unconcerned about electoral backlash as Fine Gael chooses European candidates

The selections for Ireland South are sitting MEP Seán Kelly and Cork businessman and entrepreneur John Mullins

Sun, 10 Mar, 2024

Employers will not face PRSI contribution increase under plan

Employers will not face PRSI contribution increase under plan

Enterprise Minister Simon Coveney has said that the Government needs to do more for businesses that are under 'particular pressure'.

Tue, 05 Mar, 2024

Coveney says Government will give businesses more supports before next budget

Coveney says Government will give businesses more supports before next budget

Enterprise minister preparing to publish report that details the impacts of recent Government decisions on increased costs for businesses

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Baby formula milk price probe

Irish Examiner view: Baby formula price hikes must be examined

Minister has the power to ask consumer watchdog to investigate and find a solution to benefit struggling families during the cost-of-living crisis

Tue, 27 Feb, 2024

Simon Coveney stands over his claim that Ireland is over the worst of tech jobs losses

Simon Coveney stands over his claim that Ireland is over the worst of tech jobs losses

Speaking to the 'Irish Examiner', Enterprise Trade and Employment Minister Simon Coveney said growth in Ireland's tech sector remains strong

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

Israel's bombardment of Rafah 'a slaughter of innocents', says Coveney

Israel's bombardment of Rafah 'a slaughter of innocents', says Coveney

At least 164 more Palestinians were killed in the last 24 hours as Israel continues its onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip, the territory's Health Ministry said on Monday

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

Verizon Turns To Inside Fixer To Pull Mobile Giant Out Of Slump

Verizon to create 400 jobs in Limerick

Verizon has launched a staffing programme to recruit and retain tech workers in the current tight labour market

Mon, 11 Dec, 2023

Midleton businesses left in limbo as insurance companies fail to pay out

Midleton businesses left in limbo as insurance companies fail to pay out

Just over a month has passed since catastrophic flooding hit the town after a month’s worth of rain fell in just 24 hours

Wed, 22 Nov, 2023

Letters to the Editor: We should consider abandoning land prone to flooding

Letters to the Editor: We should consider abandoning land prone to flooding

One reader responds to Michael Moynihan's comments about the stalled event centre and Cork's response to flooding, while others consider aspects of the conflict in the Middle East

Mon, 06 Nov, 2023

Coveney: Government to have 'robust dialogue' with insurance industry over flood cover

Coveney: Government to have 'robust dialogue' with insurance industry over flood cover

Trade minister says he does not foresee a scenario where the Government underwrites insurance costs for businesses that cannot get cover

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

National Economic Dialogue conference

Simon Harris: Next general election will be 'like no other'

Fine Gael's director of elections and general secretary recently held individual meetings with senators, stoking speculation that a general election may be called earlier than expected next year

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

Egypt's Rafah border crossing opened for the treatment of wounded in Gaza

Coveney accuses international community of turning its back on the children of Gaza

In the strongest intervention yet by an Irish Government minister, Simon Coveney said Israel is not complying with international law after 'collapsing buildings on top of children in an effort to target one Hamas leader'

Thu, 02 Nov, 2023

Expansion of Irish beef into Korean market on agenda during trade mission

Expansion of Irish beef into Korean market on agenda during trade mission

Irish food and beverage exports to country were worth €75m last year

Tue, 31 Oct, 2023

Exclusive: Payments of €70k for businesses hit by Storm Babet

Exclusive: Payments of €70k for businesses hit by Storm Babet

Further status orange and yellow rain warnings have been issued for areas in the south of the country

Sun, 22 Oct, 2023

Euro Currency As Sovereign Debt Crisis Continues

Irish competition watchdog gets more teeth today as new law takes effect

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission can now levy fines of €10m or 10% of a firm's global turnover, and can unwind mergers or acquisitions arranged without its clearance

Wed, 27 Sep, 2023

Just 141 naval personnel have claimed sea service bonus

Just 141 naval personnel have claimed sea service bonus

To date, just 12 personnel have received all four stage payments of the incentive bonus, introduced in January 2021

Fri, 22 Sep, 2023

Leo's floral tribute to Mary Lou not a sign of coalition cosying

Leo's floral tribute to Mary Lou not a sign of coalition cosying

Niceties came to an abrupt halt with the Sinn Féin leader criticising the Government response to the housing crisis, likely to be a key focus of attack as election campaigning intensifies

Fri, 15 Sep, 2023

Fine Gael party think-in

Fine Gael gets in election mode as Harris appointed Director of Elections

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has made a number of appointments signalling the party is getting in election mode.

Fri, 15 Sep, 2023