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
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
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
Coveney fearful of another crisis point in Brexit talks Trade talks between the UK and the European Union will hit a crisis point unless there is progress the coming weeks, Minister for Foreign Affairs ... Brexit • 05 May 20
'Restrictions may go on for some time' says Coveney The highly restrictive measures put in place last week to slow the spread of Covid-19 may well be extended beyond the initial deadline of 12 ... Coronavirus • 02 Apr 20
Medical officers to formalise north-south coordination The chief medical officers in the Republic and Northern Ireland will sign a Memorandum of Understanding formalising co-ordination and cooperation between the Irish Government and ... Coronavirus • 31 Mar 20
Government to introduce new Covid-19 economic package Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said that the Government is to introduce an economic package that will go "well beyond what they have announced to date". Coronavirus • 22 Mar 20
Those who wish to return to Ireland urged to do so soon Irish people overseas who wish to return to Ireland have been advised to do so as soon as possible while commercial flights are still an ... Coronavirus • 20 Mar 20
10 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed in Republic The Department of Health have said that 10 new cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed bringing the total in the Republic of Ireland to 34. Coronavirus • 10 Mar 20
No free trade deal without 'equivalence', Coveney warns The Tánaiste has warned that the European Union will not agree to a free trade agreement with the UK unless it signs up to "equivalence" ... Brexit • 20 Jan 20
Stormont proposals: What have the parties agreed to? Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Northern Secretary Julian Smith published their proposals on restoring power-sharing at Stormont ahead of the Assembly reconvening. Northern Ireland • 11 Jan 20
The Stormont proposals: What is outlined in them? Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Northern Secretary Julian Smith have published their proposals on restoring power-sharing at Stormont. Northern Ireland • 10 Jan 20
NI proposals 'provide basis' for agreement - Coveney Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Northern Secretary Julian Smith have published their proposals on restoring power-sharing at Stormont, saying they provide the basis for the restoration ... Ulster • 09 Jan 20
Johnson to legislate against any Brexit delay past 2020 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to introduce legislation designed to prevent any further extension of the process of the UK's withdrawal from the European ... Brexit • 17 Dec 19
Coveney to update Cabinet on Brexit planning Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney is expected to brief his Cabinet colleagues on an update on Brexit preparations this morning. Politics • 05 Nov 19
Major breakthrough in Smith case not expected - Coveney Tanáiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said he does not expect a major breakthrough in the coming days in efforts to bring ... Ireland • 04 Nov 19
Bailey has paid the price for mistake - Coveney Tanáiste Simon Coveney has defended Fine Gael TD Maria Bailey saying she has "paid the price for making a mistake" and she continues to pay ... Politics • 18 Oct 19
Coveney and Smith meet on possible power-sharing talks Britain's Northern Secretary Julian Smith is meeting with the Tánaiste, Simon Coveney at Stormont tonight, a spokesperson for Mr Smith has said. Ulster • 15 Oct 19
'Unclear' when Brexit deal will be ready - Taoiseach The Taoiseach has said talks to secure a Brexit deal with the United Kingdom are "moving in the right direction", but it is "unclear" if ... Brexit • 15 Oct 19
'Guarded optimism' as Brexit deal may be within sight Sources have indicated that a Brexit deal is within sight and a text is taking shape. Brexit Countdown • 16 Oct 19
Tánaiste says deal may not be possible at EU summit Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has suggested that a Brexit deal may not be possible at the EU summit in Brussels this ... Brexit • 14 Oct 19
Varadkar: Govt focus on securing Brexit agreement Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the Government's "focus is on securing an agreement" on Brexit but all sides have to reaffirm the shared objectives in ... Brexit Countdown • 04 Oct 19
