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# simon-coveney - Wednesday 1 July, 2020
Coveney raises concerns over new security law in Hong Kong as thousands defy ban on protests
Under the new law, certain political views and symbols became illegal overnight.
# simon-coveney - Monday 29 June, 2020
Warning that non-essential travel abroad should be avoided to prevent a Covid-19 surge in Ireland
Professor Philip Nolan has said that just because travel restrictions are easing doesn’t mean people should go abroad.
# simon-coveney - Saturday 27 June, 2020
In full: These are your new Cabinet ministers
The new ministerial lineup has been confirmed.
# simon-coveney - Monday 15 June, 2020
Criticism over lack of reference to Occupied Territories Bill in draft programme for government
Fine Gael and Tánaiste Simon Coveney have repeatedly outlined their opposition to the Bill.
# simon-coveney - Sunday 14 June, 2020
After support from Bono and Mary Robinson, Ireland's bid for UN Security Council seat to be decided
Ireland is facing a “very competitive” field as it vies with Canada and Norway for a seat on the UN Security Council this Wednesday.
# simon-coveney - Wednesday 3 June, 2020
Simon Coveney hasn't spoken to US ambassador yet, but says 'it's clear where Irish people stand'
The Tánaiste said that he has a “very good relationship” with the US ambassador, and they “can speak very bluntly to each other”.
Processing of online passport applications will resume next week
Tánaiste Simon Coveney said the Passport Office processed 6,000 applications during the Covid-19 emergency.
# simon-coveney - Friday 29 May, 2020
Coveney seeks approval for new Brexit omnibus bill as he warns ministers there may be no trade deal
The UK government has said it will not request an extension to the transition period – and will reject any such request from the EU.
# simon-coveney - Friday 8 May, 2020
Brexit trade talks timeline ‘virtually impossible’, Coveney says
Tanaiste Simon Coveney has urged the UK to seek an extension to its transition period.
# simon-coveney - Tuesday 5 May, 2020
'There's a long way to go': Coveney says pubs reopening early is 'a possibility'
The Tánaiste says any changes to the roadmap would need to be “rigorously assessed” .
# simon-coveney - Friday 1 May, 2020
'Disturbing': War of words breaks out between the Greens and FG over 7% emissions target
A new government could be a while away as emissions targets becomes a stumbling block.
# simon-coveney - Thursday 23 April, 2020
Simon Coveney condemns Israeli deal to approve Trump's plan for annexation of parts of West Bank
The Minister for Foreign Affairs’ comments come as a new government is set to be formed in Israel.
# simon-coveney - Saturday 18 April, 2020
'Be careful where you get your info': Coveney warns public of Covid-19 misinformation
This comes as the UN chief issued a warning that the world faces a misinformation epidemic about Covid-19.
# simon-coveney - Thursday 16 April, 2020
WHO director general thanks 'people of Ireland' for pledge to increase funding
Simon Coveney said that Ireland will donate €9.5 million to help with the global response to Covid-19.
# simon-coveney - Tuesday 7 April, 2020
More than 850,000 people now claiming Covid-19 unemployment benefits
Tánaiste Simon Coveney also confirmed the Department of Foreign Affairs has helped some 4,600 Irish citizens return home.
Financial assistance available for Irish citizens struggling to afford commercial flights home, says Coveney
Ireland is undertaking the ‘biggest repatriation effort in the history of the state’ said the Tánaiste.
Kelly ‘doesn’t believe’ Labour will enter coalition, but Tánaiste says framework doc might change their response
Simon Coveney said parties might ‘pause for thought and perhaps change their approach’ when they read the document.
# simon-coveney - Thursday 2 April, 2020
Leo Varadkar: Decision will be made next week on possible restrictions after 12 April
Simon Coveney said restrictions on public movement due to the Covid-19 emergency may be extended beyond the current 12 April deadline.
Want to help? Volunteer service and website for offers of assistance launched today
A new webpage for businesses seeking to provide supplies or services in support of the national response to Covid-19 is open.
# simon-coveney - Tuesday 31 March, 2020
Chief Medical Officers to formalise co-ordination between Irish Government and Stormont
The leaders will discuss cross border cooperation amidst the ongoing global health crisis.
# simon-coveney - Friday 27 March, 2020
'Many people will now get paid': Emergency Covid-19 legislation signed into law by President Higgins
The Bill will now be signed into law by President Michael D Higgins.
Peru gives go-ahead for Irish citizens stranded in Peru to be flown home
Tánaiste Simon Coveney and Peruvian Foreign Minister
# simon-coveney - Thursday 26 March, 2020
Medics among 170 Irish citizens travelling from Perth back to Ireland today
There are around 2,000 Irish citizens stranded in 83 countries around the world – most of these are in Australia.
# simon-coveney - Friday 20 March, 2020
Irish people travelling abroad should return 'as soon as possible', Coveney advises
“We recommend that people who wish to do so make arrangements to return to Ireland as soon as possible,” Simon Coveney said.
# simon-coveney - Monday 16 March, 2020
Simon Coveney criticises WhatsApp messages about lockdown that are spread 'deliberately to cause panic'
No: that WhatsApp message about a military lockdown, that went viral at the weekend, is not true.
# simon-coveney - Friday 13 March, 2020
‘High degree of caution’: Ireland upgrades travel warning for all EU countries
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney made the announcement on Twitter this evening.
# simon-coveney - Thursday 12 March, 2020
What the new Covid-19 government measures mean for workers
People are being advised to work from home if possible from 6pm today.
# simon-coveney - Tuesday 10 March, 2020
50 cases on island of Ireland, advice against all travel to Italy: Today's Covid-19 main points
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said yesterday that we could “easily” see half the Irish population contract the virus.
'Do not travel': Irish government upgrades Italy travel advice to highest possible warning level
The development puts Italy in the same category as countries like Afghanistan and Syria.
# simon-coveney - Tuesday 25 February, 2020
Coronavirus and Brexit talks add urgency to government formation, says Simon Coveney
The tánaiste was speaking in Brussels at an EU special summit.
# simon-coveney - Friday 21 February, 2020
Tánaiste Simon Coveney condemns proposals for new Israeli settlements as 'very clearly illegal'
The plans were unveiled by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last night.
# simon-coveney - Tuesday 18 February, 2020
'Small number' of Irish people on two cruise ships where coronavirus detected, Coveney says
The Diamond Princess ship docked in Japan has more than 450 confirmed cases of Covid-19.
# simon-coveney - Thursday 13 February, 2020
Julian Smith sacked as Northern Ireland Secretary
Simon Coveney said he didn’t believe there would be a government in Northern Ireland today without Smith’s leadership.
# simon-coveney - Tuesday 4 February, 2020
Coveney says the word change has been 'ambushed' and accuses Sinn Féin of 'con job'
Senior Fine Gael ministers went on the attack today as recent polls show them in 3rd place.
# simon-coveney - Thursday 30 January, 2020
'Pathetic': Fine Gael are getting up early in the morning for a Brexit photo-op and Micheál's not impressed
Martin also hit out against Fine Gael’s Phil Hogan, who is now the EU’s chief trade negotiator.
Coronavirus: Irish citizens might get place on French evacuation flight from China
A separate flight is leaving for the UK at 9pm Irish time tonight.
# simon-coveney - Wednesday 29 January, 2020
'We're not trying to scare people': Coveney says Brexit not coming up on the doorsteps, but that might change
Coveney said Brexit is coming at us like a ‘freight train’.
Simon Coveney apologises for Noone's comments: 'They were offensive, ignorant and wrong'
Noone is now writing to autism support organisations.
# simon-coveney - Sunday 12 January, 2020
Simon Coveney tells Andrew Marr 'the penny is finally dropping' in UK about Brexit consequences
Coveney said the EU felt the end of 2020 deadline set by Boris Johnson was “ambitious, if not unrealistic”.
'A no-man's land scenario': The ideas sent in from the public to avoid a hard Irish border
One person suggested that they should “erect poles at every road crossing the border between Northern Ireland and the South”.
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Poll: Who is the right person to lead the Green Party in government?
AFTER PASSING THE programme for government, the Green Party now turn to a leadership contest to decide who will lead the party through the new coalition.
While not a leadership heave, deputy party leader Catherine Martin has stepped up to challenge current party leader Eamon Ryan for the position.
With hustings having begun in earnest last night, today we’re asking who is the best candidate to lead the Green Party through government?
Poll: Who is the best candidate to lead the Green Party through government?
Poll Results:
Eamon Ryan (2385)
Catherine Martin (1385)
No opinion (1316)
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Have you hit lockdown fatigue? Two wellness practitioners have some advice for you
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View from a teacher: No, we have not been 'sitting at home on full pay' in lockdown
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Our family law courts are not fit for purpose and we owe it to children to address this now
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