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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Chiara Giordano

Irish foreign minister orders inquiry into lockdown champagne party

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Ireland’s foreign minister has ordered an investigation into a champagne party involving his officials during the height of the first Covid lockdown last year.

Simon Coveney has denied attending the bash at Iveagh House, which was held in June 2020 while strict measures were in place.

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