Simon Coveney @simoncoveney@respublicae.eu

RT @Irish_Aid: Irish NGOs are playing an important role in delivering humanitarian aid and supporting the people of Ukraine.

Irish Aid is supporting this vital work with €2m in funding to @GOAL_Global, @trocaire, @Concern and @PlanIreland to support projects in Ukraine, Poland and Moldova.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1519313155390083082

RT @dfatirl: The flag over Iveagh House is at half-mast today to mark the memorial service for our dear departed colleague Legal Adviser James Kingston.

He will be deeply missed.

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1519305584801157124

RT @irishmissionun: Speaking on behalf of Syria Humanitarian co-penholders Ireland & Norway🇮🇪🇳🇴,

Amb. Byrne Nason reiterated strong support the use of all modalities to supply aid across Syria.

Needs are higher than ever & continue to rise. It is vital lifesaving assistance can reach all Syrians.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1519081960160874496

RT @naval_service: ENFM Operation IRINI: 'I'm very proud to be a part of Ireland’s contribution to Operation #IRINI & work for international security & peace in the Central Mediterranean' Commander Cathal Power. 🇮🇪🇪🇺

Click to read about Irelands contribution: https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/fieldvision-immediate-priority-consolidate-peace-and-stability-libya-irini%E2%80%99s-work_en
#FieldVision

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1519014384248492039

RT @dfatirl: Minister Coveney welcomes the success of the #VetoInitiative in the @UN General Assembly 🇺🇳

Now when a veto is cast in the #UNSC, the UNGA will automatically meet on the issue🤝This holds countries with a veto to account

🇮🇪 has been at the forefront of driving this initiative

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1518996355326386176

RT @UN: Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day highlights the human & environmental tragedy of the nuclear catastrophe 36 years ago.

Amid the war in Ukraine, the memory of those affected by radioactive contamination is a reminder of the importance of nuclear safety. https://www.un.org/en/observances/chernobyl-remembrance-day

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1518839654660943872

RT @IrelandBoston: We hope you will join us and @JFKLibrary for a forum with Minister @simoncoveney on Friday at 9:15a EST.

For our out of state friends, we are particularly delighted that the event will be livestreamed! Registration info & the link to livestream here https://www.jfklibrary.org/events-and-awardsforums04-29-coveney

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1518680032809562114

RT @dfatirl: Minister Coveney was delighted to welcome New Jersey @GovMurphy and @FirstLadyNJ, as well as @USAmbIreland, to Iveagh House this evening.

The strength of Ireland's relationship with the state of NJ is underpinned by our solid economic and people-to-people links 🇮🇪🤝🇺🇸

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1518679226408390657

RT @irishmissionun: Tomorrow the #UNGA will vote on a resolution calling for an immediate GA meeting whenever the #UNSC veto is used.

Ireland is a member of the core group, led by @LiechtensteinUN, that proposed the resolution.

🇮🇪Legal Adviser Anne-Marie explains why this vote is so important📽️⬇️

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1518662097529356288

A victory for #Europe tonight!
Toutes nos sincères félicitations à @EmmanuelMacron pour sa victoire ce soir.

L’Irlande 🇮🇪 se réjouit de cinq années supplémentaires d’étroite collaboration avec la France 🇫🇷, notre plus proche voisin dans l’UE 🇪🇺

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1518323853633761282

RT @EamonRyan: Our Ukrainian guests deserve the freedom to move around easily, to access work, school & public services.

So today I have signed an order giving Ukrainian drivers the ability to exchange their Ukrainian driving licence for an Irish one

More details here:
https://www.rsa.ie/

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1517806572465967104

RT @Irish_Aid: Ireland 🇮🇪 today convened a UN Security Council Arria-formula meeting on Conflict and Hunger.

This issue is more urgent than ever. 2022 may be the most food insecure year on record, and conflict is
a key driver.

We must break this destructive cycle.

@irishmissionun

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1517250089651261440

@irishmissionun is working with @LiechtenstienUN to get maximum support for this initiative. Use of the Veto in UN Security Council is often an abuse of power, undermines multilateralism and does not reflect majority opinion. #Ireland @dfatirl
RT @irishmissionun: We strongly support @LiechtensteinUN 🇱🇮veto initiative.

As Amb Wenaweser puts it:

‘The Charter… says clearly that the Security Council does its work on behalf of the me…

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1517076721555709952

The passing of James Kingston is heartbreaking. He was such an intelligent person, full of integrity & decency. His legal brain was never wrong. But his kindness & eagerness to help made him special. Deep condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace James. @dfatirl
RT @dfatirl: It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of James Kingston, who served as Department's Legal Adviser. He will be deeply missed.

htt…

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1516846103991357447

And some wonder why trust is in short supply….. #Brexit
RT @georgvh: UK govt signed up to Northern Ireland protocol on the basis that it would be reformed, claims #Brexit Minister @Jacob_Rees_Mogg. #NIprotocol

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1516842680201981953

I spoke yesterday at #UN about the growing violence in Jerusalem & the risk of further escalation.
I’ll be speaking to Jordanian FM ⁦@AymanHsafadi⁩ today.
- Statement on violence in Jerusalem ⁦@dfatirl⁩ ⁦@irishmissionun⁩ https://dfa.ie/news-and-media/press-releases/press-release-archive/2022/april/statement-by-minister-coveney-on-violence-in-jerusalem.php#main-content

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1516708742208831488

Thanks to our fantastic team in New York for organising a very useful day at the #UN yesterday. #Ireland is fortunate to have such professionalism and dedication at @irishmissionun @dfatirl
RT @irishmissionun: That’s a wrap for a busy day at United Nations🇺🇳HQ for Minister @simoncoveney🇮🇪.

In addition to #UNSC meeting on Ukraine, engagements included meetings with:

➡️@SergiyKyslytsya🇺🇦
➡️@USAmbUN🇺🇸
➡️Amb Wenaweser @Liechtenstein…

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1516672917710508035

RT @irishmissionun: With tensions running high in #Jerusalem, Ireland, joined by 🇨🇳🇫🇷🇳🇴🇦🇪, called for a #SecurityCouncil meeting today.

@TWennesland @UNSCO_MEPP will brief on developments.

Our call is for an immediate end to provocations at the holy sites & for all parties to exercise restraint.⚠️

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1516531681238437900

RT @USAmbUN: Appreciated the opportunity to sit down with Foreign Minister @simoncoveney today. We discussed a range of issues, including our shared commitment to stand #UnitedWithUkraine.

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1516527223368527873

RT @irishmissionun: At #UNSC meeting on #Ukraine today, Minister @simoncoveney🇮🇪 spoke to the critical role of #SecurityCouncil, its membership & the United Nations Charter.🇺🇳

Ireland will not remain silent while this senseless war continues, and neither should any member of this Council. ⬇️

🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/simoncoveney/status/1516526165321728004