Rebel Fianna Fáil TDs face suspension if they vote no confidence in Coveney

Taoiseach admits the appointment of Ms Zappone was 'not handled well' and 'the Government must learn lessons from it'.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin at the think-in in Cavan. Picture: Conor McCabe Photography.

Rebel Fianna Fáil TDs will face suspension from the party for six months if they choose to vote no confidence in Simon Coveney.

The minister for foreign affairs faces the motion, tabled by Sinn Féin, on Wednesday night, over the appointment of former minister Katherine Zappone as a special envoy to the UN.