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No plans to boot Russian Ambassador Yury Filatov after sanction list

Mr Filatov was summoned to the Department of Foreign Affairs earlier this week but Mr Coveney dismissed calls for him to be given the boot

Dublin Live · Nov 20, 2022

Coveney voices optimism about deal on Northern Ireland Protocol

Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said he is hopeful the EU and the UK can resolve their differences.

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022

Fine Gael ministers dismiss 'voting pact' idea suggested by leader Leo Varadkar

Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney and Social Protection Minister Heather Humphreys both dismissed the idea at their Ard Fheis in Athlone on Saturday.

Irish Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

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Simon Coveney threatens to expel more Russian diplomats after Irish politicians put on 'travel ban'

It comes following news that the Russian Foreign Ministry had placed a travel ban on 52 Irish politicians earlier this week.

Irish Mirror · Nov 19, 2022

‘No plans to expel Russian ambassador from Ireland’ – Coveney

Simon Coveney was speaking after it was confirmed that 52 key representatives from Ireland have been placed on a sanction list.

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022

Big day for Fine Gael as members gather for first in-person Ard Fheis since 2019

The party’s leader Leo Varadkar is set to take over as Irish premier next month.

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2022

Major declaration on use of explosives in built-up areas adopted in Dublin

The Irish-led declaration will require militaries to consider the impact of their actions on civilians in populated areas.

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

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Taoiseach condemns ‘unacceptable behaviour’ as Irish officials banned by Russia

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said the way the banned list was announced was ‘classic Russian propaganda’.

The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2022

Irish cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan dies aged 48

Mother-of-two died in early hours of morning

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

‘Classic Tory chaos’ claim after announcement of no December Stormont election

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris had been expected to announce a date for a poll this week.

The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2022

Date for Stormont Assembly election to be confirmed 'soon' says NIO minister Steve Baker

There has been continuing uncertainty over the UK government's plans since the deadline passed for restoring Stormont

Belfast Live · Nov 2, 2022

UK considering delay to Northern Ireland elections, Ireland minister says

The UK government could change the law to delay elections in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland's foreign minister said on Wednesday after a meeting with the British minister for the region.

Reuters · Nov 2, 2022

Northern Ireland election date will be confirmed ‘soon’, says NIO minister

Steve Baker was commenting amid the ongoing uncertainty over whether voters in the region will be heading to the polls this winter.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022

Simon Coveney says he will not stop visiting NI or be intimidated by threats

The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister said those objecting to his presence north of the border were not reflective of the majority of people.

The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022

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The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2022

No decision yet on election in Northern Ireland, says Coveney

The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister was commenting after holding talks with NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris in Belfast.

Irish Mirror · Nov 2, 2022

Department of Defence slashed proposed €20,000 cost of Defence Forces gala dinner with string quartet

The event was part of an international sailing regatta - but was scaled back

Irish Mirror · Oct 30, 2022

Irish Government urged to review cybersecurity after Liz Truss 'phone hack'

'Ireland doesn't really do security, whether it is energy, national or cyber. It's all treated with the same degree of complacency'

Irish Mirror · Oct 20, 2022

'Powder keg' row brewing over 'hatchet job' on Marc MacSharry's readmittance to Fianna Fail that infuriated TDs and Senators

MacSharry left the party in September 2021 over Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney’s handling of the Katherine Zappone debacle

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The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

UK-EU protocol talks ‘will continue’ if snap Stormont election called

Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has again warned he will call a poll if powersharing is not restored by October 28.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

EU willing to respond ‘comprehensively’ to unionist concerns on NI Protocol

Ireland’s Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said an imminent breakthrough in talks between the UK and EU was unlikely.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

Irish minister resumes speech disrupted by bomb scare

Simon Coveney had been delivering an address at a peace building event in north Belfast when the security alert happened in March.

Belfast Live · Oct 16, 2022

Jeffrey Donaldson: Debris of NI Protocol must be cleared for Stormont to return

The DUP leader was speaking ahead of a meeting with Taoiseach Micheál Martin on Monday

Irish Mirror · Oct 14, 2022

Wife of man in Iraq jail rallying hundreds of supporters to oppose new Iraqi embassy in Ireland

Desree Pether fears for her husband Robert, who has been locked up in Baghdad since April of last year

The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2022

‘Northern Ireland Protocol being used to hold institutions hostage’

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) urged politicians to return to power-sharing immediately.

Belfast Live · Oct 12, 2022

Simon Coveney: All efforts needed to avoid fresh Stormont elections

The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister was meeting with Northern Ireland's political parties in Belfast

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