Simon Coveney survives motion of no-confidence

The no-confidence motion was brought to the Dáil by Sinn Féin following the controversy surrounding the appointment of Katherine Zappone to a UN envoy role

Simon Coveney. File picture: Colin Keegan, Collins Dublin

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has survived a motion of no-confidence against him over his handling of the Katherine Zappone appointment controversy.

The Government tabled a countermotion of confidence in the Minister, which passed by 92 votes to 59.