Coveney describes Northern Ireland centenary events as 'particularly sensitive'

Northern Ireland First Minister, Paul Givan (left), greets Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney during an event hosted by the Presbyterian Church to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland 

The Minister for Foreign Affairs has said Northern Ireland centenary events are “particularly sensitive” and “hotly contested." 

Simon Coveney was speaking during an event in Belfast organised by the Presbyterian Church to mark the centenary of Northern Ireland.