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Pandemic backlog causing emergency situation for passports

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Pandemic backlog up causing emergency situation for passports

Staff should be moved from other departments to the passport office to deal with an emergency caused by people urgently requiring passports now that foreign travel has reopened, the Dáil has heard. The issue was raised in the Dáil today, Thursday, ...

30 Sept 2021 at 18:18

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Still no word from Coveney over Kilkenny's questions on boundary issue

There has still been no formal response from Minister Simon Coveney to outstanding questions on the future of Waterford’s boundary with south Kilkenny, and the possibility of any ‘administrative change’. At this week’s meeting of Kilkenny County ...

19 May 2017 at 12:52

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Fine Gael praises Simon Coveney ahead of no confidence vote

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, is facing a motion of no confidence in the Dáil this evening. The motion was tabled by Sinn Féin after public fallout from Mr Coveney's appointment of Katherine Zappone as special envoy. According to ...

15 Sept 2021 at 11:18

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Minister Coveney labels Russian attack on Ukraine a ‘murderous act of aggression’

Ireland has branded the Russian military assault on Ukraine as a “murderous act of aggression”. Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney said a “strong response” was needed from the international community. Mr Coveney’s comment come as the ...

24 Feb 2022 at 10:12

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Coveney believes progress on NI protocol possible if EU and Britain work together

The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister has indicated that he believes there are “landing zones” for a deal on the post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland. Simon Coveney spoke with with UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss yesterday (Friday ...

29 Jan 2022 at 13:32

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Date for Northern Ireland election to be confirmed soon, says British politician

A Government minister has insisted the date for a Northern Ireland election will be confirmed soon. Steve Baker, a junior minister in the Northern Ireland Office, made the statement amid ongoing uncertainty over whether voters in the ...

03 Nov 2022 at 11:57

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Two arrested over security threat at peace event attended by Coveney

Police in Northern Ireland investigating a security alert which led to Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney being evacuated from a peace event in Belfast have arrested two men. Two firearms have also been seized following ...

08 Jun 2022 at 16:25

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Russian Ambassador to Ireland says invasion of Ukraine would be ‘insane’

The Russian Ambassador to Ireland has said that the idea his country will invade Ukraine is “insane”. His comments come as Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday said Moscow was ready for talks with the US and Nato on ...

16 Feb 2022 at 09:57

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‘Classic Tory chaos’ claim after announcement of no December Stormont election

An announcement that there will be no fresh Stormont election in December has been described as “classic Tory chaos”. After days of speculation following the collapse of the Assembly, Northern Ireland Secretary Chris ...

04 Nov 2022 at 15:33

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Taoiseach ‘absolutely sure’ he has confidence of parliamentary party

Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Leo Varadkar has said he is “absolutely sure” the vast majority of his parliamentary party has confidence in his leadership, after media reports suggested some members were unhappy ...

12 Jun 2023 at 14:09

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Tanaiste Simon Coveney briefs Kilkenny business and farmers on Brexit

Tanaiste Simon Coveney was the headline speaker at a Brexit seminar in Kilkenny this morning - outlining both the Irish government's stance and negotiations for a gathering of almost 300 local business people. ...

18 May 2018 at 13:12

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Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar will not stand in next general election

Former taoiseach Leo Varadkar has announced he will not be contesting the next general election. The ex-Fine Gael leader said the time has come for him to “explore new options and opportunities”. Mr Varadkar, ...

16 Jul 2024 at 20:44

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