Simon Coveney

Simon Coveney

politician Ireland

Simon Coveney is a prominent Irish politician who served as the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence from 2020 to 2021. A member of the Fine Gael party, he has been instrumental in shaping Ireland's foreign policy and its relationship with the European Union. Coveney is known for his emphasis on international cooperation and diplomacy, particularly in the context of Brexit and its implications for Ireland. He has recently voiced concerns that the 'America First' policy of former President Donald Trump could damage the United States' international reputation and influence, particularly in relation to its partnerships with European nations.

Born on Jun 16, 1973 (52 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
18,443
Power
19$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 2 7.00 0.33% +10% 5,030,000 18,443 $5,100 19$
Totals 2 5,030,000 18,443 $5,100 19$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Simon Coveney's Dáil career was launched through a byelection. 7

Keir Starmer Enda Kenny Maire Geoghegan Quinn Brian Cowen Michael Ring Brian Lenihan Pearse Doherty Helen Mcentee Paul Murphy Ivana Bacik Jack Lynch Charles Haughey George Colley John Bruton Bertie Ahern Albert Reynolds Micheal Martin Simon Harris Mary Lou Mcdonald
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Expect to hear the phrase ‘Governments don’t win byelections’ a lot in the months ahead – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Simon Coveney announced plans to introduce a temporary 4 per cent annual cap on rent rises in Dublin and Cork. 7

James Browne Rosaleen Leonard Sean De Burca John Mark Mccafferty Sean Moynihan Maurice Deverell Eddie Byrne Lorcan Sirr Ronan Lyons
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: What will new tenancy rules really mean for Irish renters? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Simon Coveney was a minister and for whom several advisers worked. 6

Micheal Martin Simon Harris Leo Varadkar Nina Carberry Helen Mcentee Ursula Von Der Leyen Frances Fitzgerald Richard Bruton Michael Mcgrath Joan Burton Paschal Donohoe Darragh O Brien Charlie Mcconalogue Eamon Ryan Roderic O Gorman Heather Humphreys Anna Conlan James Lawless
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: former government advisers and what they did next – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: The legislation was very dependent on getting the vote of Simon Coveney, who I understand was tánaiste at the time. 5

Ruth Coppinger Jennifer Carroll Macneill Brid Smith
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Bill to abolish three-day abortion wait introduced – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Simon Coveney is referenced as part of the government during Brexit negotiations. 6

Ray Bassett Pat Mcart Leo Varadkar Boris Johnson Liz Truss Seamus Mallon Jim O Callaghan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: EU ‘used Ireland as a battering ram’ against Britain. It’s time to undo the damage – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Simon Coveney is noted as a former Tánaiste and brother of Patrick Coveney. 5

Nicolas Maduro Simon Harris Micheal Martin Donald Trump Patrick Coveney Rory Coveney Hugh Coveney Patrick Thomas Goldstein Alec Gores Jp Mcmanus John Swinney
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: At least we’re not Greenland, an Atlantic island with limited defences, strategic value and Russian ships around it – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Simon Coveney was the minister for foreign affairs who supported sanctions against the Assad regime. 5

Catherine Connolly Mick Wallace Clare Daly Elaine Daly Declan Hayes Ahmad Badreddin Hassoun Sally Hayden Yasser Qashlaq Saed Abd Al Aal
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: New detail emerges about President Catherine Connolly’s 2018 trip to Syria – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Simon Coveney promised more efficiency when he deregulated the planning process. 2

Liam Lawlor Micheal Martin Sinead O Sullivan Robin Mandal Fred Logue Lorcan Sirr Willie Nelson
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Judicial reviews are not the problem – and deregulation is no answer – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Simon Coveney was elected in 1998 in a byelection following the tragic death of his father, Hugh. 8

Leo Varadkar Lucinda Creighton Paschal Donohoe Eoghan Murphy Denis Naughten Brian Hayes
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: ‘Many TDs don’t see it as a career any more’ – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Simon Coveney called Germany's support for Ireland during the crisis 'unambiguous solidarity'. 7

Catherine Connolly Donald Trump Leo Varadkar Heiko Maas
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Catherine Connolly should keep her inner Basil Fawlty under wraps – The Irish Times