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Simon Coveney blasts 'murderous' Russia invasion of Ukraine as he warns 'we cannot accept this'

Air raid sirens, explosions and gunfire have been heard across the eastern European country after Vladimir Putin's overnight address, which confirmed an invasion

Irish Mirror · Feb 24, 2022

Ireland brands Russian attack on Ukraine a ‘murderous act of aggression’

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney urged all Irish citizens remaining in the country to seek shelter.

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2022

Irish minister condemns UK Government’s legacy plans

The Government in Dublin has repeatedly made clear its opposition to a proposed amnesty for Troubles offences.

The Independent UK · Feb 23, 2022

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Cabinet set to give approval to ending of mandatory mask wearing

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney indicated that the Government was likely to approve the recommendations from health officials.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

EU set to impose sanctions on Russia, says Irish Foreign Affairs Minister

It comes after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered forces into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2022

Fears war 'inevitable' as mysterious symbols seen on Russia's tanks near Ukraine may be sign of attack

Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said the prospect of an armed conflict is now “the expectation” with hopes fading for a diplomatic settlement

Irish Mirror · Feb 21, 2022

EU must drop pretence that protocol is protecting peace – DUP leader

Sir Jeffrey Donaldson said unionism is ‘rapidly losing faith’ that a negotiated solution can be found on the trading arrangements.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022

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Simon Coveney issues update on Ukraine as NATO warns Russia is trying to stage a false 'pretext' for invasion

Speaking today in Belfast, Minister Simon Coveney called for the “significant withdrawal” of Russian troops.

Irish Mirror · Feb 17, 2022

Irish minister downplays prospect of imminent breakthrough on NI Protocol

The UK and EU joint committee on the implementation of the contentious Irish Sea trading arrangements is due to meet next week.

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022

UK politics: Angela Rayner says terror police should ‘shoot first and ask questions later’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2022

98 Irish citizens registered with Ukraine embassy

33 Irish people have left Ukraine amid ongoing tensions at the Russian border, Simon Coveney has said.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

Calls for referendum on Irish neutrality after damning Defence Forces report

Simon Coveney called for a ‘cross-party consensus’ on the way forward for Ireland’s beleaguered military.

The Independent UK · Feb 16, 2022

Coveney: Signals from Russia ‘welcome’ but advice to leave Ukraine unchanged

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said Irish citizens currently in Ukraine ‘should leave now using available commercial option’.

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2022

Tehran Accuses the West of ‘Tampering with Text, Time’

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has accused Western states of “tampering with the text and playing for time” at the Vienna negotiations aimed at reviving the Iran nuclear deal. However, he said that arriving at a good deal was at hand. For his part, Ali Shamkhani, the secretary of Iran’s…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 15, 2022

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Irish Mirror · Feb 14, 2022

RTE star Lottie Ryan fumes with the passport office as son waiting almost eight months for document

The 2FM star is waiting almost eight months for Wolf's passport to arrive

The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022

No cover up over department champagne celebration, Coveney insists

The controversial gathering was held in the aftermath of Ireland winning a seat on the UN Security Council in 2020.

Irish Mirror · Feb 8, 2022

Simon Coveney says Foreign Affairs champagne party staff were 'happy' but 'tired'

Minister Coveney is appearing before the Oireachtas Foreign Affairs committee to face opposition politicians over the incident in June 2020

Irish Mirror · Feb 8, 2022

Simon Coveney launches investigation into Covid Army party

Minster for Defence has acted and appointed a Senior Counsel after reports of drinking and alleged assault on June 25th 2020

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Dublin Live · Feb 5, 2022

Minister Simon Coveney to appear before Oireachtas over handling of champagne party

The infamous party took place at Iveagh House in 2020

Irish Mirror · Feb 4, 2022

Oireachtas committee to quiz Simon Coveney on champagne party

A report into the gathering published earlier this week found a 'serious breach' of Covid-19 social distancing rules had occurred in the Department of Foreign Affairs in June 2020

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

DUP actions will not ‘change much’ in ongoing Brexit negotiations, says Coveney

The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister said the resignation of Paul Givan on Thursday is ‘very unwelcome’.

The Independent UK · Feb 2, 2022

Halting Brexit checks would be a breach of international law, warns Coveney

The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister said the protocol was part of an international agreement.

Dublin Live · Feb 2, 2022

Minister Simon Coveney insists no further investigations needed into 2020 champagne party

A report on Monday found a 'serious breach' of Covid-19 social distancing rules had occurred at the bash

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022

Foreign Affairs Department Champagne celebration was ‘serious breach’ of rules

A report into the June 2020 event has found there was a ‘serious breach’ of social distancing rules while the country was still in strict lockdown.

Irish Mirror · Jan 31, 2022

Irish holidaymakers urged to check passport expiry to avoid disappointment as demand at all-time high

First time passport applications are experiencing lengthy delays while Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney has said there are currently 100,000 online applications and 13,000 paper applications on hand with the Passport Service

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