The Latest Breaking News from Simon Coveney

Defence Forces to get €200 million radar to monitor foreign military jets in Irish airspace

The lack of such radar means the Defence Forces have no way of knowing if foreign jet fighters or bombers are flying over Ireland – and sources say Mr Coveney is determined to fix that

Irish Mirror · Jul 12, 2022

Irish government faces no-confidence vote after losing majority

Foreign minister confident government will win vote

The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2022

Irish government faces no-confidence vote after losing formal majority

Ireland's main opposition party, Sinn Fein, said it will table a motion of no confidence in the government next Tuesday, testing the ruling coalition after it lost its formal majority in parliament earlier this week.

Reuters · Jul 8, 2022

Germany, Ireland slam UK move toward overriding Brexit deal

The foreign ministers of Germany and Ireland have reiterated their condemnation of the U

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2022

Germany and Ireland tell UK: No justification for breaking Brexit deal

Germany and Ireland on Sunday told Britain there was no legal or political justification for Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan to override parts of the Brexit deal governing trade with Northern Ireland.

Reuters · Jul 3, 2022

Defence Forces representatives slam deployment at Dublin Airport as a 'form of cheap labour'

The plans have been slammed by the Defence Forces who have asked for more clarity concerning health and safety

Dublin Live · Jun 30, 2022

Soldiers hit back at being asked to 'compensate' for poor management of Dublin Airport queues

"We need clarity on the type of roles our members will be expected to perform, what their working conditions will be."

Irish Mirror · Jun 28, 2022

Defence Forces to undergo training immediately to be on stand-by at Dublin Airport

Queues and delays continue to cause problems at Dublin Airport

Dublin Live · Jun 28, 2022

Members of Defence Forces to undergo training to assist at Dublin Airport

At Tuesday's Cabinet meeting, the Government has supported a request from the Minister for Transport, Mr. Eamon Ryan, T.D. for members of the Defence Forces to undergo training and be on stand-by to assist the Dublin Airport Authority if required

Irish Mirror · Jun 28, 2022

Ireland criticises UK’s ‘unlawful’ approach to Brexit

Ireland criticised Britain’s “unlawful” approach to Brexit on Monday, with Foreign Minister Simon Coveney saying he was “hugely” disappointed at the UK’s plans to rip up parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Evening Standard · Jun 27, 2022