Minister for Finance admits he also deletes texts from ministerial colleagues 

During an Oireachtas briefing yesterday, Mr Coveney admitted that Ms Zappone had texted him to invite him to the event, despite his spokesperson previously stating he had not received an invitation and only learned of the event following media reports

Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe has admitted he “sometimes” deletes texts from ministerial colleagues if he has “dealt with them quickly.” 

The Minister for Finance has admitted he “sometimes” deletes texts from ministerial colleagues if he has “dealt with them quickly.” 

Paschal Donohoe made the comments following an admission from Minister Simon Coveney that he had deleted text exchanges between himself and Katherine Zappone, and the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar, which related to Ms Zappone’s controversial appointment as UN Special Envoy and her outdoor event at the Merrion Hotel.