Simon Coveney @simoncoveney@respublicae.eu
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in the Irish Government. Fine Gael TD for Cork
Joined Apr 2022
Sincere condolences and respect to all our @defenceforces and to the family, partner and many friends of Private Seán Rooney.
Heartbreaking reminder of the patriotism, courage and sacrifice of our Defence Forces.
A country is with you.
RT @SineadHus: The remains of Irish UN peacekeeper Seán Rooney have arrived back in Ireland this morning. The Air Corps CASA aircraft landed just after 8.30am @rtenews
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Such a privilege to have been Minister in @dfatirl & @IRLDeptDefence. Amazing people dedicated to advancing #Irelands role globally & protecting our interests at home & abroad.
Today I’m honoured to become Minister in @DeptEnterprise - so much opportunity, I’ll do all I can.
RT @FineGael: .@simoncoveney has been appointed as Minister for Enterprise,
Trade & Employment.
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RT @irishmissionun: While in New York this week, Minister @simoncoveney sat down with @EdithLedererAP.
Their discussion on global issues was wide-ranging, touching on #Ukraine, #Syria, & reflections on Ireland's term as an elected member of the #UNSC.
Check it out👇🇮🇪🇺🇳
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RT @defenceforces: Óglaigh na hÉireann will deploy a team to Lebanon this weekend to support the 121 Inf Bn and their personnel.
4 members of our Personnel Support Service will provide counselling services to the Bn while 3 MP investigators and a Legal Officer will assist with the investigation.
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Congratulations @jerrybuttimer - well deserved. @FineGael
RT @FineGael: Congratulations to Senator @JerryButtimer on being elected as Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann.
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RT @UNIFIL_: A delegation of Lebanese Members of Parliament visited UNIFIL today to express their condolences for the loss of Irish peacekeeper Private Sean Rooney and the injuries to his colleagues on Wednesday night. @aroldo_lazaro's statement below:
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RT @irishmissionun: The #SecurityCouncil agreed a press statement on the attack against @UNIFIL_ in #Lebanon which killed Private Rooney & injured 3 other Irish Peacekeepers.
Members of the #UNSC called on the Government of Lebanon to swiftly investigate the attack & bring perpetrators to justice⬇️
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@defenceforces @UNPeacekeeping #SecurityCouncil
RT @irishmissionun: Following the killing of Private Rooney in #Lebanon @defenceforces & @UNIFIL_, the #SecurityCouncil held a minute silence honouring all those who paid the ultimate price serving the cause of peace.
Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
@UNPeacekeeping @defenceforces @UNIFIL_
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Private Seán Rooney will always be remembered and honoured by the @defenceforces and #Ireland for his service, professionalism & sacrifice as a peacekeeper serving his country and #UN.
Our deepest condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.
May he rest in peace.
RT @defenceforces: Óglaigh na hÉireann can confirm the name of the the soldier killed on active service whilst serving in UNIFIL this morning.
869674 Private Seán Rooney, a member of the 27 Infan…
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RT @irishmissionun: Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of @defenceforces peacekeeper Private Seán Rooney who was killed while serving in @UNIFIL_.
May he rest in peace.
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I’m deeply saddened & shocked at the death of a young man serving #Ireland with #UN overseas. My deepest condolences to his family for their heartbreaking loss. We will do everything possible to support all impacted by this incident as full investigation begins. @IRLDeptDefence
RT @defenceforces: It is with deep regret that Óglaigh na hÉireann can confirm the death of one of our peacekeepers in a serious incident in Lebanon last night.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a ana…
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RT @irishmissionun: @DrSJaishankar @antonioguterres @UN_PGA @IrelandAmbUN @dfatirl @DFAPeaceSupport @IrelandRepBru @EUatUN @IndiaUNNewYork As the #SecurityCouncil discusses the future of multilateralism, we must also consider the future of this Council.
The veto is an anachronism. UNSC composition is outdated.
The calls for #UNSC reform grow louder. As @IrelandAmbUN pointed out today, now is the time to answer.
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RT @HHumphreysFG: Applying for the Over 70s Fuel Allowance is very simple.
You can apply online or you can download a short paper form at: https://www.gov.ie/en/form/195e9-fuel-allowance-over-70-application-form-nfs2-o70/
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RT @DeptRCD: #OurRuralFuture
See the full list of successful projects that are being funded under the 2022 Town and Village Renewal Scheme here > https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/0012f5-town-and-village-renewal-scheme/
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RT @McConalogue: Pleased to meet @GeraskoLarysa and to announce a €750,000 fund to support up to 1,000 small farmers in Ukraine through the @FAO.
For Ukraine and Ireland, farming is part our fabric and we stand united with our farming brothers and sisters there.
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RT @nealerichmond: New Euro barometer poll just out.
🔹92% of Irish people believe we’ve benefited from joining the EU, compared to the EU avg of 72%
🔹89% of Irish people approve of the EU’s support for Ukraine, compared to the EU average of 74%
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/ebsm/api/public/deliverable/download?doc=true&deliverableId=84907
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Saddened to hear of the untimely death of Brendan McAllister. As a Victims Commissioner and through his work with Mediation NI, Brendan’s compassion and humanity always shone through. My thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP @dfatirl
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RT @HHumphreysFG: Good news today as Cabinet agreed policy and legislative proposals on international surrogacy and the recognition of surrogacy arrangements.
Fantastic work has been done by campaigners - and by @HMcEntee @DonnellyStephen @rodericogorman and @SeeryKearney
👏 👏👏
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RT @dfatirl: Minister Simon Coveney 🇮🇪 has today announced additional funding of €30 million in support of Ukraine 🇺🇦 & Moldova 🇲🇩 - to help mitigate the impact of Russia’s illegal and unjustified war & to support both Governments ahead of a difficult winter.
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RT @dfatirl: At the Presidential Distinguished Service Awards 🇮🇪 last week, we asked Irish dancing star Morgan Bullock 🇺🇸 about what receiving the award means to her.
@Morrghan @PresidentIRL @IrelandEmbUSA
https://ireland.ie/en/presidential-distinguished-service-awards/
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Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment in the Irish Government. Fine Gael TD for Cork
Joined Apr 2022
