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# simon-coveney - Thursday 12 September, 2019

'Time to level with people': Coveney says customs checks after no-deal will be temporary and away from the border Brexit

'Time to level with people': Coveney says customs checks after no-deal will be temporary and away from the border

Thu 12:50 PM 26,010 Views 47 Comments

He said a timeline for how long the checks would be operational will have to be agreed.

# simon-coveney - Saturday 7 September, 2019

Boiled heads and chlorinated chickens: Standout quotes from an epically odd week on Planet Brexit Increasingly Strange

Boiled heads and chlorinated chickens: Standout quotes from an epically odd week on Planet Brexit

Sep 7th 2019, 8:00 PM 15,272 Views 10 Comments

That escalated quickly.

# simon-coveney - Friday 6 September, 2019

'Trust the public with hard facts': Micheál Martin calls on government to publish no-deal Brexit plans Brexit

'Trust the public with hard facts': Micheál Martin calls on government to publish no-deal Brexit plans

Sep 6th 2019, 3:31 PM 9,670 Views 48 Comments

He said the government should also make it clear how much new arrangements after Brexit are likely to cost.

# simon-coveney - Wednesday 28 August, 2019

Coveney: 'British government seems to be simply wiping the slate clean on the Irish issue' Brexit

Coveney: 'British government seems to be simply wiping the slate clean on the Irish issue'

Updated Aug 28th 2019, 3:50 PM 30,355 Views 47 Comments

The queen has approved the suspension of the parliament.

# simon-coveney - Monday 26 August, 2019

Brexit: UK must pay its divorce bill even in event of no-deal, EU warns 31 October

Brexit: UK must pay its divorce bill even in event of no-deal, EU warns

Aug 26th 2019, 1:51 PM 25,935 Views 53 Comments

It comes after Boris Johnson insisted the UK would be free from its obligations in a no-deal scenario.

# simon-coveney - Thursday 22 August, 2019

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

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

Aug 22nd 2019, 7:25 AM 29,027 Views 17 Comments

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

# simon-coveney - Wednesday 21 August, 2019

Boris Johnson tells Angela Merkel: 'We do need the Brexit backstop removed' Talks

Boris Johnson tells Angela Merkel: 'We do need the Brexit backstop removed'

Updated Aug 21st 2019, 5:45 PM 50,421 Views 86 Comments

Johnson will seek to convince the German Chancellor to renegotiate elements of the Brexit deal.

Coveney says Ireland won't get 'dragged out of single market' amid suggestions of 'side deal' with UK Brexit This post contains videos

Coveney says Ireland won't get 'dragged out of single market' amid suggestions of 'side deal' with UK

Aug 21st 2019, 11:26 AM 23,271 Views 61 Comments

The Tánaise said Ireland will not be dealing with the UK on a one-to-one basis on border issues.

# simon-coveney - Tuesday 20 August, 2019

Simon Coveney conveys 'disappointment' with Boris Johnson's four-page letter on Brexit Brexit

Simon Coveney conveys 'disappointment' with Boris Johnson's four-page letter on Brexit

Updated Aug 20th 2019, 2:00 PM 91,303 Views 139 Comments

Donald Tusk has re-iterated the EU’s commitment to the backstop.

# simon-coveney - Thursday 1 August, 2019

'I think we should be afraid of no-deal Brexit', Varadkar warns Serious Impacts

'I think we should be afraid of no-deal Brexit', Varadkar warns

Updated Aug 1st 2019, 2:15 PM 47,251 Views 160 Comments

The Taoiseach was speaking to reporters in Kilkenny this afternoon.

# simon-coveney - Saturday 27 July, 2019

DUP's Sammy Wilson accuses Irish govt of being 'hysterical' and 'self-centred' over Brexit Tit For Tat

DUP's Sammy Wilson accuses Irish govt of being 'hysterical' and 'self-centred' over Brexit

Jul 27th 2019, 3:36 PM 43,804 Views 99 Comments

Wilson was criticising comments made by Tánaiste Simon Coveney in Stormont yesterday.

Boris Johnson says Brexit is a 'massive economic opportunity' Brexit

Boris Johnson says Brexit is a 'massive economic opportunity'

Jul 27th 2019, 1:17 PM 22,944 Views 70 Comments

He added it had been treated under his predecessor Theresa May as “an impending adverse weather event”.

# simon-coveney - Friday 26 July, 2019

Boris Johnson's Brexit comments 'unhelpful', Coveney says Northern Ireland

Boris Johnson's Brexit comments 'unhelpful', Coveney says

Updated Jul 26th 2019, 12:55 PM 36,758 Views 170 Comments

The Tánaiste was meeting with new Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Julian Smith today.

# simon-coveney - Sunday 21 July, 2019

Coveney says no-deal Brexit will be 'a disaster for us all' Backstop This post contains videos

Coveney says no-deal Brexit will be 'a disaster for us all'

Updated Jul 21st 2019, 11:10 AM 22,643 Views 96 Comments

The Tánaiste says he and others have worked for three years to avoid such a scenario.

# simon-coveney - Thursday 11 July, 2019

Psychiatric nurses begin overtime ban as Dáil hears they've been propping up services by working extra hours Mental Health Services

Psychiatric nurses begin overtime ban as Dáil hears they've been propping up services by working extra hours

Jul 11th 2019, 4:15 PM 10,940 Views 16 Comments

As of 7am this morning, psychiatric nurses have not been carrying out work beyond their contracted hours.

# simon-coveney - Tuesday 9 July, 2019

Ireland must prepare for 'ugly truths' of no-deal Brexit, warns Coveney Brexit

Ireland must prepare for 'ugly truths' of no-deal Brexit, warns Coveney

Jul 9th 2019, 10:57 AM 18,747 Views 50 Comments

The cabinet will today consider the latest plans to prepare Ireland for the possible consequences of Brexit.

# simon-coveney - Monday 8 July, 2019

Tánaiste warns risk of disorderly Brexit is 'significant' No Deal Fears

Tánaiste warns risk of disorderly Brexit is 'significant'

Jul 8th 2019, 8:52 AM 12,410 Views 48 Comments

A detailed update on the government’s contingency planning will be brought before Cabinet tomorrow.

# simon-coveney - Thursday 20 June, 2019

Tánaiste says stricter online safety rules are needed: 'The days of self-regulation are over' Child Protection

Tánaiste says stricter online safety rules are needed: 'The days of self-regulation are over'

Jun 20th 2019, 1:14 PM 8,500 Views No Comments

Calls for an online safety Oireachtas committee were heard in the Dáil today.

# simon-coveney - Saturday 15 June, 2019

Boris Johnson may prove a headache for Ireland, but a no-deal Brexit is the real nightmare Feeling Blue

Boris Johnson may prove a headache for Ireland, but a no-deal Brexit is the real nightmare

Jun 15th 2019, 7:31 AM 29,381 Views 74 Comments

Past visits by Johnson to Ireland don’t exactly inspire confidence.

# simon-coveney - Saturday 8 June, 2019

Head of Scottish fishing group says Ireland would be 'unwise' to pick fight over Rockall Fisheries

Head of Scottish fishing group says Ireland would be 'unwise' to pick fight over Rockall

Jun 8th 2019, 3:38 PM 60,057 Views 145 Comments

The Irish government said yesterday it rejected Scotland’s warnings of “enforcement action” against Irish fishing vessels.

# simon-coveney - Friday 7 June, 2019

Irish govt rejects Scottish threat of 'enforcement action' against Irish fishing vessels near Rockall Ongoing Dispute

Irish govt rejects Scottish threat of 'enforcement action' against Irish fishing vessels near Rockall

Jun 7th 2019, 7:30 PM 23,945 Views 59 Comments

The jurisdiction over the 12 mile area around Rockall have long been disputed.

# simon-coveney - Wednesday 5 June, 2019

Coveney missing Trump visit as he has 'real work to do' in Belfast Donald Takes Doonbeg

Coveney missing Trump visit as he has 'real work to do' in Belfast

Jun 5th 2019, 10:48 AM 17,951 Views 84 Comments

The Tánaiste agreed that Trump’s views on climate change were “regressive”.

# simon-coveney - Sunday 26 May, 2019

Taoiseach says general election 'not a prospect in the next couple of days or weeks' Ep2019

Taoiseach says general election 'not a prospect in the next couple of days or weeks'

Updated May 26th 2019, 7:15 PM 28,305 Views 66 Comments

Leo Varadkar said he has no plans call into Aras an Uachtarain in the next couple of days.

# simon-coveney - Friday 24 May, 2019

'Anything is possible now': No-deal Brexit is more likely than ever before, says Tánaiste Prepare For The Worst

'Anything is possible now': No-deal Brexit is more likely than ever before, says Tánaiste

May 24th 2019, 12:31 PM 18,955 Views 54 Comments

‘We do have to prepare for the worst case,’ said Simon Coveney.

# simon-coveney - Tuesday 21 May, 2019

Brexit back on Cabinet agenda as Tánaiste says no-deal Brexit preparations must continue It Hasn't Gone Away You Know

Brexit back on Cabinet agenda as Tánaiste says no-deal Brexit preparations must continue

May 21st 2019, 8:00 AM 5,919 Views 13 Comments

Leo Varadkar is to meet UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn in Dublin in the next few weeks.

# simon-coveney - Saturday 18 May, 2019

Government told that Occupied Territories Bill could affect immigration status of Irish in US Letters From America

Government told that Occupied Territories Bill could affect immigration status of Irish in US

May 18th 2019, 12:05 AM 26,620 Views 123 Comments

Fine Gael voted against the Bill, which passed second stage in the Dáil this year.

# simon-coveney - Thursday 9 May, 2019

'What planet are they living on?': Martin calls out 'farcical' broadband plan, says ESB agency should roll out network WiFi

'What planet are they living on?': Martin calls out 'farcical' broadband plan, says ESB agency should roll out network

May 9th 2019, 1:56 PM 25,542 Views 109 Comments

FIanna Fáil says if in power it would set up an agency in the ESB to roll out broadband to rural Ireland.

# simon-coveney - Wednesday 8 May, 2019

Irish-British deal on Common Travel Area guarantees citizens' rights post-Brexit Brexit Side Deal

Irish-British deal on Common Travel Area guarantees citizens' rights post-Brexit

May 8th 2019, 3:49 PM 28,276 Views 15 Comments

The Common Travel Area has been in place since 1922.

# simon-coveney - Saturday 27 April, 2019

White House welcomes new talks to restore Northern Ireland power-sharing executive Power Sharing

White House welcomes new talks to restore Northern Ireland power-sharing executive

Apr 27th 2019, 9:25 AM 8,000 Views 45 Comments

Talks are set to commence following the local elections in Northern Ireland next week.

# simon-coveney - Friday 26 April, 2019

Talks to restore Northern Ireland power-sharing executive to be announced today Crunch Time

Talks to restore Northern Ireland power-sharing executive to be announced today

Apr 26th 2019, 7:20 AM 9,161 Views 39 Comments

The talks are expected to begin after Northern Ireland’s local elections.

# simon-coveney - Monday 22 April, 2019

€13 million contract for new IT system and 230 new staff as Passport Service aims to cope with demand Handle The Pressure

€13 million contract for new IT system and 230 new staff as Passport Service aims to cope with demand

Apr 22nd 2019, 6:30 AM 35,716 Views 24 Comments

It comes as part of the passport reform programme and, despite the rise in complaints in recent years, Coveney is confident it’ll make a difference.

# simon-coveney - Wednesday 10 April, 2019

Attorney General postpones trip to Brunei-owned hotel hit with protests over anti-gay laws Dorchester Hotel

Attorney General postpones trip to Brunei-owned hotel hit with protests over anti-gay laws

Updated Apr 10th 2019, 7:10 PM 18,646 Views 19 Comments

Brunei’s has adopted harsh new sharia laws, including the death penalty for gay sex.

# simon-coveney - Thursday 4 April, 2019

Irish government warned by US authorities on safety fears over Huawei 5G rollout Concerns

Irish government warned by US authorities on safety fears over Huawei 5G rollout

Apr 4th 2019, 7:00 PM 38,950 Views 68 Comments

The US has sought to ban the Chinese firm from building 5G infrastructure there over safety and privacy fears.

# simon-coveney - Tuesday 2 April, 2019

Government to extend enforcement of Rent Pressure Zones until 2021 Housing Crisis

Government to extend enforcement of Rent Pressure Zones until 2021

Apr 2nd 2019, 4:30 PM 11,619 Views 44 Comments

RPZ laws were first introduced in December 2016 to address spiraling rents.

# simon-coveney - Monday 25 March, 2019

Coveney says Ireland 'will try to find a way' to bring Lisa Smith home Isis

Coveney says Ireland 'will try to find a way' to bring Lisa Smith home

Updated Mar 25th 2019, 1:30 PM 69,936 Views 157 Comments

The Dundalk woman told CNN she didn’t know whether or not she’d be imprisoned upon her return to Ireland.

# simon-coveney - Saturday 23 March, 2019

If UK seek long extension, they'll have to run candidates in European elections, says Coveney Brexit

If UK seek long extension, they'll have to run candidates in European elections, says Coveney

Mar 23rd 2019, 7:11 PM 9,674 Views 9 Comments

The man tipped to be the next EC president says the UK is ‘infecting’ Europe’s decision-making process..

Donaldson says Ireland should join the Commonwealth, Coveney says it's not on the table Brexit

Donaldson says Ireland should join the Commonwealth, Coveney says it's not on the table

Updated Mar 23rd 2019, 5:20 PM 57,758 Views 129 Comments

It had been thought that the DUP were softening their stance towards the draft Brexit deal – until yesterday’s statement.

# simon-coveney - Friday 22 March, 2019

EU Commission, Ireland and the UK 'have thought about' border issue, but no formal discussions Simon Coveney

EU Commission, Ireland and the UK 'have thought about' border issue, but no formal discussions

Mar 22nd 2019, 8:21 PM 9,772 Views 37 Comments

Coveney says whether there is a deal or no-deal, the way to resolve the border issue will be some form of regulatory alignment.

Ireland to give over €1 million to Cyclone Idai relief effort as fears death toll could exceed 1,000 Cyclone Idai

Ireland to give over €1 million to Cyclone Idai relief effort as fears death toll could exceed 1,000

Mar 22nd 2019, 5:19 PM 9,690 Views 36 Comments

Ireland will contribute at least €1,050,000 to help those most gravely affected by the cyclone.

# simon-coveney - Wednesday 20 March, 2019

Theresa May faces battle to get EU to delay Brexit as Juncker says 'we've reached the end of the road' Nine Days To Go

Theresa May faces battle to get EU to delay Brexit as Juncker says 'we've reached the end of the road'

Updated Mar 20th 2019, 9:05 AM 53,818 Views 56 Comments

As the crisis rumbles on, a number of opponents are said to be eyeing up May’s job – including Boris Johnson.

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