News | Latest Breaking News Stories & Headlines

Minister Simon Coveney appearing before an Oireachtas Committee

Coveney rules out solution on border before next summit

The Minister for Foreign Affairs has said there will not be a complete solution as to what happens the Irish border by the time of the next EU summit in three weeks time.

Brexit • 23 Nov 17

Simon Coveney and Boris Johnson at a press conference in Dublin

Coveney calls for more clarity on border in talks

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said more clarity is needed on the topic of the Irish border before Brexit talks can move to the next stage.

Brexit • 17 Nov 17

Minister Simon Coveney in the Dáil this evening

Rental debate to continue after drafting issues

The Dáil is to continue debating the Government's rental legislation on Friday morning after it ran into drafting difficulties.

rent • 16 Dec 16

Fine Gael this afternoon launched an online tax calculator

Noonan: FF has €1.24bn 'black hole of Calcutta'

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has asserted there is a €1.24bn discrepancy in Fianna Fáil's manifesto costings, calling it the party's "black hole of Calcutta". He has also taken aim at Sinn Féin finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty.

Election 2016 • 18 Feb 16

Michael Noonan said he expected the Taoiseach to inform Fine Gael ministers of his plans tonight

Noonan declines to speculate on election date

Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has said the Taoiseach has not told ministers yet when he intends to hold the general election.

News • 01 Feb 16

Minister Coveney said Ireland is 'strategically placed' to be a key supplier of dairy and meat products to West Africa

Coveney to lead trade mission to Africa

Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney is leading a five-day trade mission to West Africa.

Ireland • 30 Nov 15

Simon Coveney said he wanted to wish Eddie Downey well, and said he had made 'a big and difficult decision'

Coveney welcomes IFA President's move to step back

Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has welcomed the decision of IFA President Eddie Downey to step back from his role.

Ireland • 24 Nov 15

Simon Coveney said the vast majority of farmers are happy with the removal of dairy quotas

Fall in dairy prices 'temporary' - Coveney

Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has said there is no link between the fall in dairy prices and the lifting of the dairy quotas.

News • 21 Aug 15

Simon Coveney said a coalition with Labour would be his strong preference

Coveney regrets upset over coalition remarks

Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney has told a Fine Gael meeting he regrets any upset caused to the party by his comments over a potential alliance with Fianna Fáil after the next election.

News • 22 Jan 15

UCD signs dairy deal with Chinese firm

University College Dublin has signed a memorandum of understanding with a leading Chinese dairy producer.

Business • 20 Apr 12

Coveney