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

Govt 'absolutely open' to proposals from UK - Varadkar

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

Simon Coveney said the parliament at Westminster was still deeply divided

Ireland needs to show 'patience' with MPs - Tánaiste

Brexit / 28 Mar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar was speaking in Washington DC

'Supreme irony' over tariff proposals, says Taoiseach

Ireland / 13 Mar

Simon Coveney is to cut short his trip to Paris and Brussels due to uncertainty caused by Brexit

Cabinet focuses on Brexit for St Patrick's Day trips

Politics / 11 Mar

Micheal Martin said the issue was too serious for 'childish kind of stuff'

Taoiseach warned over 'childish' language on Brexit

Brexit / 24 Feb

Simon Coveney said the legislation will ensure practical steps are taken in cross-border areas

Govt sets date to enact no-deal Brexit bill

Brexit / 19 Feb

Simon Coveney added that the EU still stands willing to offer a package to help Theresa May get a deal over the line

May's defeat raises doubt she can secure deal - Coveney

Brexit / 15 Feb

Michel Barnier said time was 'extremely short' to conclude a Brexit deal

Barnier says Corbyn's Brexit proposal is 'interesting'

Brexit / 11 Feb

Simon Coveney said that the Brexit deal was designed around British red lines

Europe will not ratify deal without backstop - Coveney

Brexit / 27 Jan

Simon Coveney said the Polish minister's remarks did not reflect EU thinking

Coveney dismisses Polish suggestion to limit backstop

Brexit / 21 Jan

Leo Varadkar said Irish plans for a no-deal Brexit are continuing and are no longer contingency

Onus on Westminster to find Brexit solutions - Varadkar

Brexit / 16 Jan

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