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Friday 10 January, 2020



# Opinion

# Opinion

Simon Coveney: Lyra McKee's death inspired Northern talks, now politicians should take charge

Jan 10th 2020, 7:08 AM 6,987 Views 20 Comments

The new deal is a balanced approach that can get the parliament up and running, the Tánaiste writes.

Thursday 22 August, 2019



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Simon Coveney: The backstop is overwhelmingly supported. This gets little recognition in the UK Brexit debate

Aug 22nd 2019, 7:25 AM 29,307 Views 17 Comments

A hard Brexit, if the UK chooses one, will be ugly and difficult, says the Tánaiste.

Saturday 23 February, 2019



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Coveney: 'What's the new mega Bill? In simple language, it’s Irish Brexit law'

Feb 23rd 2019, 6:15 AM 8,294 Views 15 Comments

The Tánaiste says Ireland will be as ready as we can be for the damage a disorderly Brexit will cause.

Saturday 29 September, 2018



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Simon Coveney: 'It is time to bin climate change denial'

Sep 29th 2018, 12:01 AM 9,107 Views 69 Comments

The Tánaiste also used tonight’s speech to the the UN to state the Israel-Palestine conflict is a big foreign policy priority for the Irish government.

Wednesday 18 July, 2018



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Mandela and 'the unbreakable bonds of friendship and solidarity' with Ireland

Jul 18th 2018, 12:14 PM 15,002 Views 24 Comments

Tánaiste Simon Coveney on why Dublin is the perfect venue to celebrate Madiba’s struggle – and why Ireland will co-host Nelson Mandela Peace Summit at UN this autumn.

Saturday 9 June, 2018



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Simon Coveney in Jordan: '80,000 live in Zaatari refugee camp. That's the same population as Galway City'

Jun 9th 2018, 3:00 PM 18,208 Views 33 Comments

‘Children are growing up in Zaatari refugee camp having never known any other home,’ writes Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney.

Saturday 13 January, 2018



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Simon Coveney: 'Gaza is slightly smaller than County Louth but nearly 2 million people live in it'

Jan 13th 2018, 7:00 AM 15,016 Views 75 Comments

While in Gaza I saw the pressures on food, water and electricity, writes Tánaiste Simon Coveney.

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