Simon Coveney announces he is stepping down from cabinet
He will continue on as TD for Cork South Central. Simon Coveney has announced that he will step down from Cabinet when the Dáil resumes next week. The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment said that he had spoken to Fine Gael leader Simon Harris to inform him of his decision to not be considered […]
2 years ago
Minister Coveney criticised for promoting Chinese fast-fashion brand
The brand have previously been criticised for their treatment of workers and its’ impact on the environment. Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney has faced criticism across online platforms for appearing in a promotional shoot for Chinese fast-fashion brand SHEIN. The photo opportunity has been credited to the company’s announcement of a new […]
3 years ago
12 Aer Lingus flights cancelled due to spike in Covid cases among staff
It follows the cancellation of 13 flights by the airline last weekend. Aer Lingus cancelled 12 flights on Wednesday (29 June) following an outbreak of Covid-19 cases among its staff. The airline had previously cancelled 13 flights to and from Dublin Airport on Sunday, citing “system pressures” caused by air traffic controller strike action and […]
4 years ago
Defence Forces to be used at Dublin Airport only in event of Covid outbreak
The Dublin Airport Authority is treating the measure as an emergency last resort scenario. Following news on Tuesday afternoon that the Defence Forces are on standby for deployment at Dublin Airport to assist with ongoing management issues, the Dublin Airport Authority (daa) has moved to provide quick clarification on the matter. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan […]
4 years ago
Coveney “hugely disappointed” by UK Government approach to NI Protocol
“This is not the way to find sustainable solutions to the genuine concerns of people.” Simon Coveney has responded to the UK Government’s decision to continue to pursue a bill that will significantly change the Northern Ireland Protocol. The Minister for Foreign Affairs spoke about the Bill which is set to hit the House of […]
4 years ago
Taoiseach slams new NI Protocol Bill as “economic vandalism”
“It represents unilateralism of the worst kind.” Micheál Martin left little room for interpretation on how he feels about the latest development in the NI Protocol saga, describing a new bill from the UK government as “economic vandalism”. The Taoiseach made the comments on BBC’s Sunday Morning Live programme today (19 June). “Well first of […]
4 years ago