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
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 it will be ready in time for the EU summit later this week. Brexit • 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 it will be ready in time for the EU summit later this week. 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
'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 week. Brexit • 14 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 week. 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 reaching a deal by mid-October. Brexit Countdown • 04 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 reaching a deal by mid-October. Brexit Countdown • 04 Oct 19
Varadkar: New proposals do not meet backstop objectives The Taoiseach has said that the latest Brexit proposals from the British government do not fully meet the agreed objectives of the backstop. Brexit • 02 Oct 19
Varadkar: New proposals do not meet backstop objectives The Taoiseach has said that the latest Brexit proposals from the British government do not fully meet the agreed objectives of the backstop. Brexit • 02 Oct 19
Coveney says Johnson knows what is needed for deal The Tánaiste has said he believes the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his negotiating team know "only too well" what they need to do to get a deal on Brexit. Brexit • 30 Sep 19
Coveney says Johnson knows what is needed for deal The Tánaiste has said he believes the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his negotiating team know "only too well" what they need to do to get a deal on Brexit. Brexit • 30 Sep 19
Govt 'absolutely open' to proposals from UK - Varadkar The Taoiseach has said he has yet to see anything that would provide justification to reopen negotiations on the UK withdrawal from the EU. Brexit • 20 Sep 19
Govt 'absolutely open' to proposals from UK - Varadkar The Taoiseach has said he has yet to see anything that would provide justification to reopen negotiations on the UK withdrawal from the EU. Brexit • 20 Sep 19
Varadkar 'horrified' by Lunney attack Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has condemned the "cowardly" and "brutal" attack on businessman Kevin Lunney and said he hopes arrests and convictions will follow. Politics • 19 Sep 19
Varadkar 'horrified' by Lunney attack Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has condemned the "cowardly" and "brutal" attack on businessman Kevin Lunney and said he hopes arrests and convictions will follow. Politics • 19 Sep 19
Up to the UK to come up with new proposals - Coveney Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said the Government would like to inject some fresh thinking in the Brexit negotiations but ultimately it is up to the UK government to come up with new proposals. Brexit • 11 Sep 19
Up to the UK to come up with new proposals - Coveney Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said the Government would like to inject some fresh thinking in the Brexit negotiations but ultimately it is up to the UK government to come up with new proposals. Brexit • 11 Sep 19
Govt will not compromise on 'fragile' peace process Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said the Government is not going to compromise on a peace process which he described as "fragile right now" in favour of vague promises on what might happen to the border after Brexit. Brexit • 28 Aug 19
Govt will not compromise on 'fragile' peace process Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said the Government is not going to compromise on a peace process which he described as "fragile right now" in favour of vague promises on what might happen to the border after Brexit. Brexit • 28 Aug 19
10% of Govt loan scheme accessed to deal with Brexit Just 10% of a Government loan scheme to help companies to deal with the impact of Brexit has been accessed. Brexit • 22 Aug 19
10% of Govt loan scheme accessed to deal with Brexit Just 10% of a Government loan scheme to help companies to deal with the impact of Brexit has been accessed. Brexit • 22 Aug 19
Taoiseach reiterates backstop must be in Brexit deal Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has reiterated that there will not be an agreement on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union without a backstop. Politics • 26 Jul 19
Taoiseach reiterates backstop must be in Brexit deal Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has reiterated that there will not be an agreement on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union without a backstop. Politics • 26 Jul 19
Coveney hopes new British PM can be 'innovative' Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said he hopes that the incoming British Prime Minister can take an "innovative" approach to a declaration on the future relationship between the UK and the EU in way that could overcome the current impasse on Brexit. Brexit • 22 Jul 19
Coveney hopes new British PM can be 'innovative' Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said he hopes that the incoming British Prime Minister can take an "innovative" approach to a declaration on the future relationship between the UK and the EU in way that could overcome the current impasse on Brexit. Brexit • 22 Jul 19
President Higgins on three-day State visit to Germany President Michael D Higgins is in Germany for a three-day State visit, the first such visit by an Irish head of State since 2008. Europe • 03 Jul 19
President Higgins on three-day State visit to Germany President Michael D Higgins is in Germany for a three-day State visit, the first such visit by an Irish head of State since 2008. Europe • 03 Jul 19
Tánaiste says 'wake-up call' given over greyhounds The Dáil has been told the Government will secure prosecutions where it can after last night's RTÉ Investigates programme on the greyhound industry. Politics • 27 Jun 19
Tánaiste says 'wake-up call' given over greyhounds The Dáil has been told the Government will secure prosecutions where it can after last night's RTÉ Investigates programme on the greyhound industry. Politics • 27 Jun 19
Govt accused of sabotage by stalling opposition bills The Government has been accused of "sabotaging and subverting the democratic and legislative process" by stalling the progress of opposition legislation through the use of the little-known "money message" rule. Politics • 20 Jun 19
Govt accused of sabotage by stalling opposition bills The Government has been accused of "sabotaging and subverting the democratic and legislative process" by stalling the progress of opposition legislation through the use of the little-known "money message" rule. Politics • 20 Jun 19
Risk of no-deal Brexit has never been greater - Coveney Tánaiste and Minster for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has warned Cabinet colleagues that at no point in the last two-and-a-half years has the risk of a no-deal Brexit been greater. Politics • 21 May 19
Risk of no-deal Brexit has never been greater - Coveney Tánaiste and Minster for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has warned Cabinet colleagues that at no point in the last two-and-a-half years has the risk of a no-deal Brexit been greater. Politics • 21 May 19
Stormont talks to intensify over coming weeks Talks to restore power-sharing at Stormont are to intensify over the next two weeks, the Tánaiste has said. Ulster • 20 May 19
Stormont talks to intensify over coming weeks Talks to restore power-sharing at Stormont are to intensify over the next two weeks, the Tánaiste has said. Ulster • 20 May 19
Protesters interrupt meeting on Cork mayor A public meeting in Cork, attended by both Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste Simon Coveney, was briefly suspended after protestors disrupted proceedings tonight. Politics • 01 May 19
Protesters interrupt meeting on Cork mayor A public meeting in Cork, attended by both Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Tánaiste Simon Coveney, was briefly suspended after protestors disrupted proceedings tonight. Politics • 01 May 19
White House welcomes talks on power-sharing The White House and members of the US Congress have welcomed renewed efforts to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland. Ireland • 27 Apr 19
White House welcomes talks on power-sharing The White House and members of the US Congress have welcomed renewed efforts to restore power-sharing in Northern Ireland. Ireland • 27 Apr 19
Passport applications exceeding record levels so far The record number of passports issued in Ireland in 2018 looks set to be exceeded this year, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has told an Oireachtas committee. Politics • 28 Mar 19
Passport applications exceeding record levels so far The record number of passports issued in Ireland in 2018 looks set to be exceeded this year, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has told an Oireachtas committee. Politics • 28 Mar 19
Ireland needs to show 'patience' with MPs - Tánaiste Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said Ireland needs to show "a little patience" with British MPs as they try to agree on a majority view on what type of Brexit they want. Brexit • 28 Mar 19
Ireland needs to show 'patience' with MPs - Tánaiste Tánaiste Simon Coveney has said Ireland needs to show "a little patience" with British MPs as they try to agree on a majority view on what type of Brexit they want. Brexit • 28 Mar 19
'Supreme irony' over tariff proposals, says Taoiseach The Taoiseach has said that there is a "supreme irony" in the tariff proposals on agricultural products between the UK and Ireland, put forward by the British government today. Ireland • 13 Mar 19
'Supreme irony' over tariff proposals, says Taoiseach The Taoiseach has said that there is a "supreme irony" in the tariff proposals on agricultural products between the UK and Ireland, put forward by the British government today. Ireland • 13 Mar 19
Cabinet focuses on Brexit for St Patrick's Day trips The Cabinet has met ahead of Leo Varadkar and Government ministers leaving for trips around the world to mark Saint Patrick's Day. Politics • 11 Mar 19
Cabinet focuses on Brexit for St Patrick's Day trips The Cabinet has met ahead of Leo Varadkar and Government ministers leaving for trips around the world to mark Saint Patrick's Day. Politics • 11 Mar 19
