Simon Coveney 'absolutely has questions to answer' on Champagne party, says Sinn Féin

Senator does not rule out the possibility of inviting others who were present to answer questions before the Foreign Affairs Committee

Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence Simon Coveney in spotlight over the impromptu gathering in the Department of Foreign Affairs following the announcement that Ireland won a seat on the UN security council in June 2020.

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney "absolutely has questions to answer" on 'Champagne gate' and should come before the Foreign Affairs Committee, Sinn Féin members have said.

The committee is today discussing what actions it will take in relation to the impromptu gathering in the Department of Foreign Affairs following the announcement that Ireland won a seat on the UN security council in June 2020.