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PJ discusses the announcement that Minister Coveney will not be putting his name forward for a Cabinet position to Simon Harris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney TD, is in Scotland to visit Kincardine Floating Offshore Wind Farm and the Fraserburgh Operations and Maintenance Centre for Moray East Offshore Wind Farm. Ireland has an ambition to have 5GW of offshore wind in operation by 2030 with a further 2GW in development. By 2040, the ambition is to have 20GW of offshore wind deployed with the target rising to 37GW by 2050. Looking for Irish inspiration for offshore wind farms Speaking during the visit, Minister Coveney said; "Scotland has already developed several offshore wind farms and there is much we can learn from their experiences. This visit has been hugely informative in terms of seeing at first hand the technology in operation and hearing from industry experts ahead of publishing our own offshore wind industrial strategy. "We also discussed the potential for collaboration between Ireland and Scotland on a range of offshore wind-focussed matters such as building a successful supply chain and optimising Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) initiatives." Kincardine is 15 kilometres off the coast of Aberdeen and is the largest floating offshore windfarm in the world. Fraserburgh is the nerve centre for the 950MW Moray East Offshore Wind Farm, operated by Ocean Winds. The visit was facilitated by Bord na Móna and Ocean Winds, who have formed a partnership to leverage Ireland's offshore wind power resources. The Minister also met with representatives from Principle Power, who have designed floating platforms for offshore wind turbines and Farra Marine, an Irish company involved in providing crew transfers to the offshore wind farms. Minister Coveney added; "The operations centre here in Fraserburgh is a good example of how developments like this can impact positively on a small coastal community, providing jobs and other economic benefits. As we develop wind farms around our coast there will be opportunities for local communities in terms of operating and maintaining these facilities as well as transporting workers to and from installations." The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment is currently developing Ireland's first Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy and it is expected to be published next month. Its publication will be in tandem with the publication of the Offshore Renewable Energy Future Framework Policy Statement by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. Further Information Kincardine Offshore Wind Farm was constructed at what was a symbolic time for the decarbonization of the energy sector in the UK. It's the largest floating offshore wind farm in the world with the most powerful turbines installed on a floating offshore wind platform. Projects like Kincardine inform the next generation of industrial-scale, cost-competitive floating wind projects in the UK and globally. Each of the five V164 9.5 MW turbines deployed at the wind farm incorporates three 80 m blades being fabricated at the MHI Vestas Offshore Wind's factory on the Isle of Wight, then painted and finished at its Fawley facility, a decommissioned and repurposed former oil-fired power plant. The turbines are installed on five WindFloat units fabricated in Spain. The platform-turbine integration took place at Rotterdam port. Fabrication of the five WindFloat units started in April 2019. At 50 MW installed capacity in the summer of 2021, and with a pandemic in between, the project showcases the logistical advantages of Principle Power's technology over other designs. The?WindFloat's modular design enables an industrialized supply chain to be mobilized. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (DETE) plays a key role in implementing the Government's policies of stimulating the productive capacity of the economy and creating an environment which supports job creation and maintenance. The Department has lead responsibility for Irish policy on global trade and inward investment and a remit to promote fai...

CleverCards, the global digital payments platform, is set to embark on a new phase of growth with the announcement that it has opened 350,000 accounts, coupled with the creation of 35 positions at its head office in Sandyford, Dublin. The expansion, announced during a visit with Minister of Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney, marks a significant milestone for the company, reinforcing its commitment to advancing digital payments and contributing to Ireland's thriving fintech ecosystem. CleverCards is an Irish fintech company that launched their payments platform in 2022. Over 5,000 Irish businesses have sent CleverCards digital Mastercards to their employees and customers for tax-free benefits, payouts, and expenses. CleverCards Mastercard limits, expiry dates and spend category restrictions can be configured by employers, with real-time spend visibility, giving them complete control over business expenses paid by employees online or in-store worldwide using Apple Pay or Google Pay. Speaking on the announcement, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney says: "In a testament to Ireland's thriving startup ecosystem, success stories like CleverCards continue to inspire growth. The Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment, in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland, invested 27 million in Irish start-ups, supporting a total of 161 companies in 2022. Today's announcement that CleverCards will undergo further expansion, is very welcome. Karen Cohalan at Enterprise Ireland says: "Enterprise Ireland welcomes this expansion by CleverCards. The growth of the company over the past 3 years has been driven by its agility and innovation. We look forward to working with Kealan and his expanded team in the future to support CleverCards' ambitious plans to compete and win in international markets while continuing to create jobs here in Ireland." CleverCards Chief Executive and Founder, Kealan Lennon says: "I am particularly proud of what we have achieved here at CleverCards over the past year. From facilitating tax-free benefits for hundreds of thousands of employees to streamlining the administration processes of over 5,000 businesses across Ireland, CleverCards continues to embody the essence of innovation and financial empowerment. "I'd like to thank the Government for its support, enabling employers to provide CleverCards to employees tax-free under the Small Benefit Exemption. I look forward to further successes, pushing the boundaries of digital innovation and making Ireland a global fintech leader." The 1,000 tax-free non-cash benefit, designed to be versatile, contributes to the circular Irish economy. CleverCards, a pioneer in facilitating seamless transactions, is recognised for its role in getting money into the hands of employees and supporting local Irish businesses. CleverCards are entirely digital and accepted everywhere online and in-store using Apple or Google Pay, with no tap limits. See more stories here.

Gareth O'Callaghan talks to Minister Simon Coveney on the help for flood damage. Maria gained strength after her husband's accident from her own accident. Tim Keane on Beckham style. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Minister for Health claims reopening the Emergency Department in Ennis is inadvisable on patient safety grounds Stephen Donnelly began his visit to the town this week by officially opening the Local Injury Unit at Ennis General, ahead of formally launching the Primary Care Centre on Station Road later today. The visit comes amid the findings of HIQA's latest inspection at University Hospital Limerick which found patient dignity and privacy to be impacted by overcrowding for the second year in a row. Despite UHL's Emergency Department receiving a record 292 presentations on Monday, Minister Coveney insists reinstating a model three facility in Ennis is not the correct approach at this time.

Minister Simon Coveney is at the "Backing Business" event in Rochestown Park Hotel tomorrow morning at 8am about how Govt agencies can help business. He talks to PJ about this, the Eviction Ban and protecting people from abuse in the Defence Forces Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

he Dáil returns this week and one man who is now in a new portfolio in government is Simon Coveney who has taken up the role of Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Minister Coveney spoke to Shane about his new position.

he Dáil returns this week and one man who is now in a new portfolio in government is Simon Coveney who has taken up the role of Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Minister Coveney spoke to Shane about his new position.

The Minister for Foreign Affairs has appeared to pour cold water on the possibility of providing a route from Shannon to Amsterdam as a Public Service Obligation. Minister Coveney, believes other avenues should be examined in relation to boosting passenger numbers at Shannon Airport.

The Foreign Affairs Minister says he has no plans to stop the US military's use of Shannon Airport. Minister Simon Coveney was visiting the county town yesterday evening as part of a networking event with local businesses, organised by his party colleague Joe Carey. The Minister's visit comes ahead of a planned protest at Shannon airport tomorrow afternoon by the anti-war activist group, Shannonwatch. Minister Coveney believes the relationship formed with the US should be maintained.

The Foreign Affairs Minister is visiting Clare today. Minister Simon Coveney's visit comes ahead of a protest by Shannonwatch at Shannon Airport this weekend, objecting to the use of the airport by the US military. The Minister is attending a networking event at the Old Ground Hotel in Ennis this evening to meet members of Ennis Chamber and other local businesses. CEO of Ennis Chamber, Margaret O'Brien says Minister Coveney's second visit to the county town within the space of a month is very welcome.

Talks between the EU and UK over the Northern Ireland protocol resumed for the first time since February with renewed hope of a deal on the issue. It came as Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney met with the UK's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly for talks last night. Minister Coveney joined Ciara and Shane on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Talks between the EU and UK over the Northern Ireland protocol resumed for the first time since February with renewed hope of a deal on the issue. It came as Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney met with the UK's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly for talks last night. Minister Coveney joined Ciara and Shane on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Ireland's foreign minister has told France 24 that Dublin sees the United Kingdom's search for a new prime minister as "an opportunity for a fresh start" in the two countries' relations. This Friday, the European Commission launched new legal action against the government of Boris Johnson — this, as it pushes on with moves to unilaterally breach part of the Brexit treaty relating to Northern Ireland.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/2ygzd4nj Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Defense Forces budget to increase to € 1.5 billion by 2028. Buiséad na bhFórsaí Cosanta le hardú go €1.5 billiún faoi 2028. The cabinet has agreed to increase the budget for the Defense Forces, Defense Forces, to € 1.5 billion by 2028. Tá sé aontaithe ag an gcomh-aireacht go n-ardófar an buiséad do na Fórsaí Cosanta, Óglaigh na hÉireann, go dtí €1.5 billiún faoin mbliain 2028. Under the new budget, low grade allowances will be increased from € 89 per week to € 5,000 per year. Faoin mbuiséad nua, ardófar liúntais dóibh sin atá ar ghrád íseal ó €89 in aghaidh na seachtaine go dtí €5,000 in aghaidh na bliana. Minister Coveney said today that the Government's decision would be the biggest decision for the Defense Forces ever and one of the biggest things he has done since he started dealing with politics. Dúirt an tAire Coveney inniu go mbeadh an cinneadh Rialtais ar an gcinneadh is mó do na Fórsaí Cosanta riamh agus ceann do na rudaí is mó a bheidh déanta aige féin ó thosaigh sé ag plé le cúrsaí polaitíochta. The Commission wants this target to be achieved by 2030 but the Minister aims to have the funding available two years earlier, in 2028. Tá an Comisiún ag iarraidh go mbainfí an sprioc seo amach faoin mbliain 2030 ach tá sé mar aidhm ag an Aire an maoiniú a bheith ar fáil dhá bhliain roimhe sin, i 2028. Defense Minister Simon Coveney said that every country in the European Union was looking to increase its Defense resources and this country must do so. Dúirt an tAire Cosanta Simon Coveney go raibh gach tír san Aontas Eorpach ag féachaint le cur lena gcuid acmhainní Cosanta agus go gcaithfidh an tír seo amhlaidh a dhéanamh. He said that although Ireland is a neutral country, that does not mean that the country is safe. Dúirt sé cé go gur tír neodrach í Éire, ní chiallaíonn sé sin go bhfuil an tír sábháilte. Richard Boyd Barrett of the Community for Profit Alliance said he welcomed the improvement in wages but said it was hard to believe that the Government was going to spend money on military equipment when it is failing to tackle the cost of living. . Dúirt Richard Boyd Barrett ón gComhaontas Pobal seachas Brabús go gcuireann sé fáilte roimh fheabhsú ar chúrsaí pá ach deir sé go bhfuil sé deacair a chreidiúint go bhfuil an Rialtas le hairgead a chaitheamh ar threalamh míleata nuair atá ag teipeadh orthu dul i ngleic leis an gcostas maireachtála. Labor Party Defense Spokesman Senator Mark Wall said at least 3,000 additional workers will be needed to implement the plan announced today. Dúirt Urlabhraí Cosanta Pháirtí an Lucht Oibre, an Seanadóir Mark Wall go mbeidh 3,000 oibrí breise ar a laghad ag teastáil chun an plean a fógraíodh inniu a chur i bhfeidhm. Defense Forces budget to be raised by Minister for Defense to € 1.5 billion by 2028 Buiséad na bhFórsaí Cosanta le hardú ag an Aire Cosanta go €1.5 billiún faoin mbliain 2028

Ireland will assume the Presidency of the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers on 20 May 2022. This coincides with a time of turmoil and a series of challenges to multilateralism on our continent. In this context, reaffirming the relevance of what President Higgins has called ‘‘the conscience of Europe'' will be a focus both for Ireland and the Council of Europe's Secretariat. In this address to the IIEA, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and incoming Chair of the Committee of Ministers, Simon Coveney TD, and the Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Marija Pejčinović Burić discuss the Council of Europe's role in responding to Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine and offer a preview of Ireland's Presidency. About the Speakers Marija Pejčinović Burić is the Secretary General of the Council of Europe. Prior to that, she served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign and European Affairs of Croatia. In that capacity, Ms Pejčinović Burić chaired the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe during the Croatian Presidency from May to November 2018. Simon Coveney TD is Ireland's Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence. From May-November 2022 he will chair the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe as part of the Irish Presidency. Minister Coveney previously held the position of Tánaiste from 2017-2020 and a number of other senior Ministries; and is a former MEP for Ireland South. He is a TD for Cork South-Central.

We speak to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, who is in Kyiv this lunchtime.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/ya9mal6x Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Further support d Tuilleadh tacaíochta d'Arm na hÚcráine le plé ag Coveney. Foreign Minister Simon Coveney is due to visit Poland today, where he will meet with politicians and relief workers supplying refugees from Ukraine. Tá an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha Simon Coveney le cuairt a thabhairt ar an bPolainn inniu, mar a mbuailfidh sé le polaiteoirí agus oibrithe fóirithinte atá ag soláthar do theifigh as an Úcráin. Minister Coveney has indicated that the Irish Government is seeking to build on existing humanitarian and political support for the people of Ukraine. Thug an tAire Coveney le fios go bhfuil Rialtas na hÉireann ag iarraidh cur leis an tacaíocht atáthar a chur ar fáil cheana féin do mhuintir na hÚcráine ó thaobh cúrsaí daonnachta agus polaitíochta araon de. He said in fact that Irish troops could be sent to Poland to provide logistical support to Ukrainian refugees currently settling in that country. Dúirt sé go deimhin go bhféadfaí saighdiúirí Éireannacha a chur chun na Polainne le tacaíocht lóistíochta a thabhairt do theifigh as an Úcráin atá ag cur fúthu sa tír sin faoi láthair. He also intends, he said, to discuss the issue of sanctions with Polish Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau. Tá rún aige chomh maith, ar sé, ceist na smachtbhannaí a phlé le hAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha na Polainne Zbigniew Rau. Further support for the Ukrainian Army through the European Peace Facility - a European Union instrument - is another of the major issues he and the Polish Minister will be discussing, said Simon Coveney. Tuilleadh tacaíochta a thabhairt d'Arm na hÚcráine trí Áis Síochána na hEorpa - ionstraim de chuid an Aontais Eorpaigh - ceann eile de na mórcheisteanna a bheas á chaibidil aige féin agus Aire na Polainne, a dúirt Simon Coveney. The European Peace Facility is a peace and security program, according to the European Union. Clár síochánaíochta agus slándála atá in Áis Síochána na hEorpa, de réir an Aontais Eorpaigh. Minister Coveney said that the Union must divide Ukraine's refugees fairly between all member states and praised the Polish people for their outstanding refugee festival to date. Dúirt an tAire Coveney go gcaithfidh an tAontas teifigh as Úcráin a roinnt go cothrom idir na ballstáit uile agus mhol sé go hard muinitir na Polainne as a bhféile thar cuimse i leith na ndídeanaithe go dtí seo. He estimates that 21,000 refugees will arrive in Ireland in a few weeks' time and that more could follow if the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine worsens. Measann sé, a mhaígh sé, go mbeidh 21,000 teifeach tagtha go hÉirinn faoi cheann cúpla seachtain agus go bhféadfadh tuilleadh fós teacht ina dhiaidh sin má théann an ghéarchéim daonnachta san Úcráin in olcas.

PJ talks to Minister Coveney on the pain for listeners from shortages and price rises and government efforts to help. Minister Coveney and PJ urge people to support Red Cross relief and refugee settlement. Seehttps://www.96fm.ie/aidhttps://registerofpledges.redcross.ie/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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In his annual State of the Union address to the IIEA, Minister Coveney will reflect on the EU's central role in tackling the most pressing issues of our day including Conflict, Climate and Covid-19. While he adverts to the successful role that the EU has played around vaccine leadership and pandemic recovery, he warns that we cannot be naïve to the difficulty of the threats we face. He recalls that this moment reminds us that neither peace nor progress are inevitable, but that the experience of recent decades provides evidence that they are always possible. The Minister makes the case that the EU and its partners need to do better to stand up for their values and that these need to be reflected in actions and not just words. The Minister also reflects on the last 50 years of Ireland's membership of the EU and how this has helped elevate Ireland to a position where it now has a respected and credible voice in international affairs. He argues that this privileged position comes with the responsibility that this voice should be used to continue to advocate for a principled, rules-based and just multi-lateral order. About the Speaker: Simon Coveney TD is the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence. He is also the Deputy Leader of Fine Gael. He previously served as Tánaiste from November 2017 to June 2020, and Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government as well as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. He was appointed as Minister for Defence for the first time in 2014 and for a second time in 2020. He represents the Cork South Central constituency.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/ybzu69n5 Minister Coveney's deep concern over Russian military exercise. Cleachtadh míleata na Rúise ag cur an-imní ar an Aire Coveney. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, intends to carry out Russia's planned military exercise off the coast of this country by the Russian Ambassador to Ireland. Tá sé i gceist ag an Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha,Simon Coveney, an cleachtadh míleata atá beartaithe ag an Rúis amach ó chósta na tíre seo a tharraingt anuas ag Ambasadóir na Rúise chun na hÉireann. 'Minister Coveney is not happy with this,' said Minister of State Patrick O'Donovan on 'The Week in Politics' this morning. 'Níl an tAire Coveney sásta leis seo' a dúirt an tAire Stáit Patrick O'Donovan ar an gclár 'The Week in Politics' ar maidin. Minister of State O'Donovan also indicated that Minister Coveney would also be discussing the issue with European leaders. Thug an tAire Stáit O'Donovan le fios freisin go mbeadh an cheist á plé ag an Aire Coveney freisin le ceannairí Eorpacha. This exercise is planned by the Russian navy at the beginning of next month, off the coast of County Cork. Is ag tús na míosa seo chugainn atá an cleachtadh seo beartaithe ag cabhlach na Rúise, siar amach ó chósta Chontae Chorcaí. The exercise is taking place in international waters, 240 kilometers southwest of the coast, although it is within the economic zone of the state. Is in uiscí idirnáisúnta atá an cleachtadh ar bun, 240 cíliméadar siar ó dheas ón gcósta, cé go bhfuil sé laistigh de limistéar eacnamaíochta an stáit. The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) says what the Russians are doing will not disrupt Irish airspace. Deir Údarás Eitlíochta na hÉireann (IAA) nach gcuirfidh a mbeidh ar siúl ag na Rúisigh isteach ar aerspás na hÉireann. However, normal commercial aircraft will be diverted while the exercise takes place. Mar sin féin, cuirfear na gnáth eitleáin thráchtála ar threo eile fad is atá an cleachtadh ar siúl. Labor MP Ivana Bacik said 'since she is currently on the UN Security Council, this country should send a strong message to the Russian Government'. Dúirt an Teachta Dála leis an Lucht Oibre,Ivana Bacik, 'ó tá sí ar Chomhairle Shlándála na Náisiún Aontaithe faoi láthair, ba cheart don tír seo teachtaireacht láidir a sheoladh chuig Rialtas na Rúise'. Sinn Féin's spokeswoman for defense, Sorcha Clarke, has also expressed concern about this practice. Tá urlabhraí Shinn Féin ar chúrsaí cosanta,Sorcha Clarke, tar éis a himní a chur in iúl faoin gcleachtadh seo freisin. Security analyst Tom Clonan said Russia had decided to conduct its military tests off the coast of Ireland to send a strong message from Europe and NATO. Dúirt anailisí ar chúrsaí slándála,Tom Clonan gur shocraigh an Rúis a chuid tástálacha míleata a dhéanamh amach ó chósta na hÉireann chun teachtaireacht láidir a sheoladh ag an Eoraip agus NATO. 'Our country is clearly weak in security' he said 'because we do not have the resources to keep an eye on the sea'. 'Is léir go bhfuil an tír s'againne lag ó thaobh na slándála de' a dúirt sé 'mar nach bhfuil na hachmhainní againn le súil a choinneáil ar an bhfarraige'. 'Also, we do not have the highest quality radar to monitor the country's airspace,' said Tom Clonan. 'Chomh maith leis sin, níl an radar ar an gcaighdeán is airde againn le súil a choinneáil ar aerspás na tíre' a dúirt Tom Clonan. He also said that the Government needs to spend more to protect the country, as we are almost the lowest in Europe, in terms of spending money in this area. Dúirt sé freisin go gcaithfidh an Rialtas breis caiteachais a dhéanamh ar mhaithe le cosaint na tíre, mar gur muid is ísle san Eoraip geall leis, ó thaobh airgead a chaitheamh sa réimse seo.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/y9xwko2f Inquiry ordered by Minister Coveney into a celebration. Fiosrúchán ordaithe ag an Aire Coveney faoi ócáid cheiliúrtha. The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, has launched an inquiry into a celebration held in his Department a year and a half ago. Tá an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha,Simon Coveney tar éis fiosrúchán a bhunú maidir le hócáid cheiliúrtha a tionóladh ina Roinn bliain go leith ó shin. This reunion may have violated the rules as it was at the time with Covid. D'fhéadfadh sé gur sháraigh an teacht le chéile seo na rialacha mar a bhí ag an am le Covid. The event took place in June 2020, after the country won a seat on the UN Security Council. Ba i Meitheamh 2020 a tharla an ócáid, i ndiaidh don tír seo suíochán a bhaint ar Chomhairle Shlándála na Náisiún Aontaithe. It is reported that over 20 civil servants gathered in one location, at a time when only six people outside their family were allowed to meet. Tuairiscítear gur bhailigh breis is 20 státseirbhíseach in aon ionad amháin, tráth nach raibh ceadaithe ag ana am ach ag duine casadh le seisear lasmuigh dá theaghlach. The inquiry is being led by the new Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Joe Hackett. Is é an Stát Rúnaí nua sa Roinn Gnóthaí Eachtracha,Joe Hackett atá i gceannas an fhiosrucháin. It is said to be completed by the end of this month. Deirtear go mbeidh sé críochnaithe ag deireadh na míosa seo.

In his address to the IIEA, Minister Coveney reflects on Ireland's first year as an elected member of the UN Security Council. He outlines some of Ireland's core achievements, review Ireland's Presidency of the Security Council in September 2021, and briefly looks ahead to what is on the agenda for 2022. As part of the IIEA's Global Europe project, this webinar is supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs, About the Speaker: Simon Coveney TD is the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence. He is also the Deputy Leader of Fine Gael. He previously served as Tánaiste from 30 November, 2017 to 27 June, 2020, and Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government as well as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. He was appointed as Minister for Defence for the first time in 2014 and for a second time in 2020. He represents the Cork South Central constituency.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/yj4bmdzj Israel criticized for baptizing terrorists among civilians. Iosrael cáinte as sceimhlitheoirí a bhaisteadh ar lucht sibhialta. Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said the decision by the Israeli Government to classify six relief organizations in the Palestinian territories as "terrorist gangs" was a matter of concern. Dúirt an tAire Gnóthaí Eachtracha Simon Coveney gur damhna imní an cinneadh atá déanta ag Rialtas Iosrael sé eagraíocht fóirithinte sna críocha Palaistíneacha a aicmiú feasta ina "ndronga sceimhlitheoireachta." Some of the organizations involved receive funding from the Irish Government and the European Union. Faigheann roinnt de na heagraíochtaí atá i gceist maoiniú ó Rialtas na hÉireann agus ón Aontas Eorpach. Minister Coveney has indicated that the European Union is seeking clarification on Israel on the matter. Thug an tAire Coveney le fios go bhfuil soiléiriú á lorg ar Iosrael ag an Aontas Eorpach faoin scéal. The Israelis did not give prior notice to the Union, he said, and did not provide any evidence to support their decision. Níor thug na hIosraelaigh fógra roimh ré don Aontas, ar sé, agus níor chuir siad aon fhianaise ar fáil a thacódh lena gcinneadh. The Minister also said that such allegations had already been made by the Israelis but were unfounded. Dúirt an tAire freisin go ndearna na hIosraelaigh líomhaintí den sórt seo cheana ach nach raibh aon bhunús leo. Ireland is committed to providing funding for civil and human rights organizations in the Palestinian territories, says Simon Coveney. Tá Éire meáite ar mhaoiniú a chur ar fáil d'eagraíochtaí sibhialta agus cearta daonna sna críocha Palaistíneacha, arsa Simon Coveney. He claimed that the Government is closely scrutinizing these organizations to ensure that the money is being spent properly. Mhaígh sé go ndéanann an Rialtas dianiniúchadh ar na heagraíochtaí sin le cinntiú go gcaitear an t-airgead mar is cóir. Terrorism is a very serious issue that needs to be tackled resolutely and according to the evidence, the Covans said. Is ceist an-tromchúiseach í an sceimhlitheoireacht a gcaithfear dul i ngleic léi go diongbháilte agus de réir na fianaise, a dúirt an Coibheanach.

Confidence vote in Minister Coveney, Marc MacSharry resigns, Freedom of Information requests, Sláintecare and alcohol licensing laws - all discussed with Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe, Sinn Féin TD Claire Kerrane, PBP TD Richard Boyd Barrett and political correspondent Hugh O'Connell

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/ye8vaeod SF-Martin is up to old political acrobatics. Seanchleasaíocht pholaitiúíl ar bun ag SF-Martin. Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that Sinn Féin was merely an old political affair with the opposition. Dúirt an Taoiseach Micheál Martin nach raibh ar bun ag Sinn Féin ach seanchleasaíocht pholaitiúíl de chuid an fhreasúra. He was referring to what Sinn Féin was planning in relation to the no- confidence motion in the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney. Bhí sé ag tagairt don mhéid atá á bheartú ag Sinn Féin i dtaca leis an rún mí-mhuiníne san Aire Gnóthaí Eachtracha, Simon Coveney. 'Minister Coveney has apologized for his handling of the appointment of Katherine Zappone as Ireland's delegate to freedom of speech at the United Nations,' said the Taoiseach. 'Tá leithscéal gafa ag an Aire Coveney faoin gcaoi ar láimhseáil sé ceapachán Katherine Zappone mar thoscaire saoirse cainte de chuid na hÉireann ag na Náisiúin Aontaithe' a dúirt an Taoiseach. He also said that Minister Coveney had told the Oireachtas Committee about this. Dúírt sé freisin go raibh an méid a bhí le rá faoi seo ráite ag an Aire Coveney le Coiste Oireachtais. However, Sinn Féin TD Matt Carthy said there was no choice but to put a motion of no confidence in Minister Coveney. Ach dúirt an Teachta Dála le Sinn Féin, Matt Carthy áfach nach bhfuil an dara rogha ann ach rún mímhuiníne a chur san Aire Coveney. The Taoiseach was speaking on RTÉ 's radio program Morning Ireland this morning. Bhí an Taoiseach ag labhairt ar an gclár raidió de chuid RTÉ,Morning Ireland ar maidin.

On Friday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey was joined by Violet Anne Wynne, Sinn Fein TD from Kilrush. Sinn Fein will table a motion of no confidence in Simon Coveney, following the Katherine Zappone controversy. The Dáil returns after its summer recess on Wednesday, with one of its first pieces of business to deal with a motion of no confidence in Simon Coveney. It follows the failed appointment of Katherine Zappone to a UN Special Envoy role, with the party saying it wasn't done in a transparent process, and amounted to cronyism, while also falling below the standard expected of Government. Sinn Fein had said it wouldn't table the motion, if the Foreign Affairs Minister was sanctioned by the Taoiseach. At the Fianna Fáil think-in in Cavan, Taoiseach Micheal Martin expressed confidence in Minister Coveney - who is in New York chairing a meeting of the UN Security Council.

Local Minister Damien English spoke to us about continuing scrutiny of the Katherine Zappone appointment and he says Minister Coveney will answer any unanswered questions allowing Govt to move on. He also spoke about the roadmap for reopening See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In his address to the IIEA, Minister Coveney discusses the central role of the EU in dealing with the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 crisis, and considers how the EU can work to shape our resilience to possible future crises. In the wake of the EU Social Summit on 7 May, the Minister also examines the role of the Union in delivering a fair economic recovery for citizens; the EU's priority to act as a global leader on sustainability and tackling climate change; and the Union's critical role taking a firm values-based approach in its engagements. Furthermore, Minister Coveney notes the state of play in the EU-UK relationship, and considers the opportunity for citizens provided by the Conference on the Future of Europe in shaping the path forward for the Union. About the Speaker: Simon Coveney TD is the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence. He is also the Deputy Leader of Fine Gael. He previously served as Tánaiste from November 2017 to June 2020, and Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government as well as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. He was appointed as Minister for Defence for the first time in 2014 and for a second time in 2020. He represents the Cork South Central constituency.

Ireland became a member of the UN Security Council on 1 January 2021 for a two-year term, following its election in June 2020. Having campaigned on the values of empathy, partnership and independence, Ireland's return to the UN Security Council for a fourth time, having served previously in 1962, 1981-82 and 2001-02, presents a key opportunity to promote Irish foreign policy priorities at the top table of the UN. In this online presentation, Minister Coveney addresses Ireland's priorities for the coming two years on the UN Security Council. This webinar is part of the IIEA's Global Europe project, supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs. About the Speaker: Simon Coveney TD is the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence. He is also the Deputy Leader of Fine Gael. He previously served as Tánaiste from 30 November, 2017 to 27 June, 2020, and Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government as well as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. He was appointed as Minister for Defence for the first time in 2014 and for a second time in 2020. He represents the Cork South Central constituency.

As the European Union and its Member States continue to grapple with the evolving public health, economic and social consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tánaiste Simon Coveney will address many challenges now facing the EU, including the response to C​OVID-19 inside the Union, assistance to EU citizens abroad, the international implications of the pandemic, multilateralism, development assistance, and the negotiations with the UK. This webinar is free to attend as part of the IIEA's Future of the EU27 Project, which is supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. About the Speaker: Simon Coveney TD is Tánaiste Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade with responsibility for Brexit. Minister Coveney is also the Deputy Leader of Fine Gael and has previously served as Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government and as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. He was first elected to Dáil Éireann in 1998, and also served for three years as a Member of the European Parliament for the Ireland South Constituency, from 2004 until 2007.

Prime Minister Theresa May is facing trouble on every front: in her Cabinet, in Westminster, with Taoiseach Varadkar and Minister Coveney in Dublin, and at the Brexit negotiating table. Who would want her job? Denis Staunton is on the line from London. In part two: heads were turned toward Poland last weekend as an Independence Day march was attended by thousands of far-right demonstrators, an expression of nationalism, anti-immigrant anger and anti-EU sentiment. The marchers were approved of by some of the ruling Law and Justice party. Derek Scally on how the far-right fits into Polish society and the growing gulf between Poland's government and Brussels.