Former tánaiste Simon Coveney lands consultant role with EY Ireland 

Former Cork South Central TD to join company's geopolitical strategy team

Simon Coveney said he was 'looking forward to working with EY clients to help them effectively identify, assess and manage political risk in a world that is changing at incredible pace.' Picture: Larry Cummins 

Former tánaiste Simon Coveney has taken on a new role as a consultant with EY Ireland.

Mr Coveney previously served as a minister in a number of briefs — including foreign affairs, agriculture and enterprise — however, he called time on a political career that spanned four decades after opting not to contest last year's election.