Ireland 'supportive' of EU-Ukraine training mission The Minister for Foreign Affairs has said Ireland is very supportive of an EU training mission for the Ukrainian armed forces, which he hopes will … Ireland • 14 Nov
Coveney to meet Ukraine foreign minister in Odesa Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney will meet his Ukrainian counterpart in the besieged port city of Odesa today. Ireland • 14 Sep
Ireland 'wants' to be part of EU training mission The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said Ireland wants to be involved in an EU training mission for the Ukrainian military, following outline … World • 31 Aug
EU awaits UK leader before move on protocol - Coveney The EU will wait to see what the approach of the next UK prime minister would be before deciding its next move in response to … Ireland • 21 Jul
Protocol: Johnson says will act if EU does not give way British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said the UK will have a "necessity to act" if the EU is unwilling to reach a compromise in … Politics • 15 May
UVF thought to be behind Belfast security alert - PSNI A senior police officer has said the UVF is believed to have been behind today's security alert in Belfast that involved Minister for Foreign Affairs … Ireland • 25 Mar
EU to bar more Russian banks from SWIFT - Coveney The next round of European Union sanctions will exclude more Russian banks from the SWIFT system and likely ban Russian ships from entering ports as … Business • 04 Mar
Russian exercise off coast 'not a threat' - Ambassador Russia's Ambassador to Ireland has said that the controversy about the Russian military exercise that is due to take place in waters off the Irish … Ireland • 24 Jan
Dept investigation not 'transparent' - Rabbitte A Government minister has criticised the appointment of a senior civil servant in the Department of Foreign Affairs to investigate a controversial gathering in the … Politics • 22 Jan
Foreign Affairs committee may call Coveney before it Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney may be called before an Oireachtas cross-party committee to answer questions over the June 2020 gathering at his department … Politics • 17 Jan
President commends Women of Honour for coming forward President Michael D Higgins has said he hopes a review of the Defence Forces will address all allegations of bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination, … Ireland • 06 Oct 21
Simon Coveney to meet Nancy Pelosi in Washington US-Irish relations, Northern Ireland, Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic will be on the agenda during talks in Washington between the Foreign Affairs Minister and Speaker … World • 23 Sep 21
Taoiseach 'respects' President's decision on NI event The Taoiseach has said that he respects President Michael D Higgins' decision to not attend a Northern Ireland Centenary Church service next month. Ireland • 17 Sep 21
Harris 'strongly' considering Carthy comment complaint Minister for Further and Higher Education Simon Harris said he is "considering very strongly" making a complaint against Sinn Féin's Matt Carthy for what he … Politics • 16 Sep 21
Committee will invite Zappone to discuss UN appointment The Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs is to ask Katherine Zappone to speak about her appointment as an UN special envoy last July. Ireland • 15 Sep 21
Coveney apologises for 'political fiasco' over UN role The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has apologised to an Oireachtas committee over what he described as the "political fiasco" surrounding the appointment of … Politics • 07 Sep 21
Zappone told of UN role months before Cabinet agreement Katherine Zappone was told of her impending appointment to a UN role by the Minister for Foreign Affairs more than four months before the matter … Politics • 06 Sep 21
Govt documents will clear up Zappone issues - Taoiseach Comprehensive material will be provided by the Department of Foreign Affairs on Monday on the proposed appointment of former minister Katherine Zappone as a United … Politics • 04 Sep 21
'Robust, frank' meeting held over legacy of Troubles A virtual meeting of the five parties involved in the Stormont Executive to discuss the British governments plan to end prosecutions for killings during the … Ireland • 16 Jul 21
British-Irish govts to hold NI conference in June Irish and British government ministers are to meet for a formal summit on Northern Ireland in June. Ulster • 05 May 21
NI Protocol 'here to stay' - Coveney Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said the Northern Ireland Protocol "is here to stay" despite opposition from unionist parties. Brexit • 28 Feb 21
70 days until Brexit transition ends - Coveney The Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said that he believes a trade deal can be done before the end of the Brexit transition … Business • 23 Oct 20
Coveney, Lewis meeting focuses on rising Covid-19 rates Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney is to discuss his concerns about Covid-19 infection rates with the Northern Ireland Secretary, Brandon Lewis, when they meet … Ireland • 08 Oct 20
Major obstacles still to basic trade deal - Coveney Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said Government preparedness for Brexit is well advanced. Brexit • 07 Oct 20
Coveney not ruling himself out of commission post Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said he is not ruling himself out as a candidate to replace Phil Hogan as Ireland's next European … Politics • 31 Aug 20
