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Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney

Coveney to update Cabinet on Brexit planning

Politics / 05 Nov

Lisa Smith travelled to Syria three years ago to join the so-called Islamic State

Major breakthrough in Smith case not expected - Coveney

Ireland / 04 Nov

TD Maria Bailey took a civil case against a Dublin hotel, which she later withdrew

Bailey has paid the price for mistake - Coveney

Politics / 18 Oct

Simon Coveney and Julian Smith pictured at a meeting earlier this year

Coveney and Smith meet on possible power-sharing talks

Ulster / 15 Oct

Leo Varadkar said there had been a "broad meeting of minds" in his discussion with Boris Johnson last week

'Unclear' when Brexit deal will be ready - Taoiseach

Brexit / 15 Oct

A source has said that a text on a possible deal is taking shape, but added "we're not over the line yet"

'Guarded optimism' as Brexit deal may be within sight

Brexit Countdown / 16 Oct

Simon Coveney said there was goodwill and determination on both sides to get a deal done

Tánaiste says deal may not be possible at EU summit

Brexit / 14 Oct

Leo Varadkar was speaking in Denmark

Varadkar: Govt focus on securing Brexit agreement

Brexit Countdown / 04 Oct

Boris Johnson and Leo Varadkar spoke by phone this evening

Varadkar: New proposals do not meet backstop objectives

Brexit / 02 Oct

Simon Coveney said he was hopeful of getting written Brexit proposals after the Conservative Party conference

Coveney says Johnson knows what is needed for deal

Brexit / 30 Sep

Leo Varadkar said the backstop was only a means to an end

Govt 'absolutely open' to proposals from UK - Varadkar

Brexit / 20 Sep

Businessman Kevin Lunney was abducted near his home and badly beaten

Varadkar 'horrified' by Lunney attack

Politics / 19 Sep

Simon Coveney said there was nothing new in the DUP ruling out a Northern Ireland-only backstop

Up to the UK to come up with new proposals - Coveney

Brexit / 11 Sep

Simon Coveney accused the UK of reneging on commitments already made

Govt will not compromise on 'fragile' peace process

Brexit / 28 Aug

The 'Be Prepared Grant' was put in place to help companies cushion the impact of Brexit

10% of Govt loan scheme accessed to deal with Brexit

Brexit / 22 Aug

Leo Varadkar said he looked forward to meeting Boris Johnson

Taoiseach reiterates backstop must be in Brexit deal

Politics / 26 Jul

Simon Coveney said Ireland is in a "vulnerable and exposed position"

Coveney hopes new British PM can be 'innovative'

Brexit / 22 Jul

President Michael D Higgins greets well-wishers at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin

President Higgins on three-day State visit to Germany

Europe / 03 Jul

Simon Coveney said new legislation had been introduced to change structures within the greyhound industry

Tánaiste says 'wake-up call' given over greyhounds

Politics / 27 Jun

Solidarity-People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett accused the Government of abusing the money message across 55 bills

Govt accused of sabotage by stalling opposition bills

Politics / 20 Jun

Simon Coveney brought a memo to Cabinet concerning Brexit situation

Risk of no-deal Brexit has never been greater - Coveney

Politics / 21 May

Simon Coveney also acknowledged that events at Westminster could prove a distraction for the Stormont process

Stormont talks to intensify over coming weeks

Ulster / 20 May

The town hall discussion was focused on the plebiscite for a directly elected mayor in Cork

Protesters interrupt meeting on Cork mayor

Politics / 01 May

Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Northern Secretary Karen Bradley said the talks will begin on 7 May

White House welcomes talks on power-sharing

Ireland / 27 Apr

Applications are up 30% so far this year compared to the same point in 2018

Passport applications exceeding record levels so far

Politics / 28 Mar

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