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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.

Simon Coveney 'showing signs of major strain' during government formation talks

Tue, 19 May, 2020 - 23:03

Daniel McConnell

Tanaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney

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.

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