Micheál Martin: Fianna Fáil will oppose no-confidence motion in Simon Coveney

The Taoiseach said he does not believe the removal of Mr Coveney is a 'proportionate response' to the Katherine Zappone appointment 

Taoiseach Micheál Martin (L) and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney. Fianna Fáil will oppose the motion of no-confidence tabled by Sinn Féin. File Picture: Julien Behal

The Taoiseach has accused Sinn Féin of "old-style naked opposition politics" in tabling a vote of no confidence in Simon Coveney.

Mary Lou McDonald's party will push the no confidence motion in the Foreign Affairs Minister when the Dáil returns next week over his involvement in Katherine Zappone's special envoy appointment.