Merrion Gate

He said that he “didn’t respond” when Zappone initially reached out to him in February. Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said that former Minister Katherine Zappone did not “at any stage” ask him for a job amid contovery over her proposed appointment as UN Special Envoy. The Minister also apologised for the “sloppiness” […]

4 years ago

Coveney admitted that Zappone was “clearly” trying to establish a role for herself in the UN. Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has admitted creating a “political embarrassment” for Government amid the controversy surrounding the Special Envoy role offered to former Minister Katherine Zappone. Coveney acknowledged “making mistakes in recent weeks” saying that Zappone was […]

4 years ago