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
3 wks
Reach
19,607
Power
20$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 4 5.00 0.30% +30% 5,030,000 19,607 $5,100 20$
Totals 4 5,030,000 19,607 $5,100 20$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: Simon Coveney is one of the Irish politicians who expressed concerns about London's conduct during Brexit negotiations. 5

Paul Johnston Nicola Johnston Micheal Martin Leo Varadkar Paschal Donohoe Keir Starmer James Cleverly Malcolm Rifkind
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Leaving post, but not leaving Ireland, the UK ambassador who is not going home – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Fine Gael deputy leader Simon Coveney was the first to be told of Varadkar's decision to step down. 5

Leo Varadkar Micheal Martin Eamon Ryan Helen Mcentee Paschal Donohoe Simon Harris Enda Kenny Garret Fitzgerald Alan Kelly Michael Ring Boris Johnson Phil Hogan Nigel Farage
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Six takeaways, from Golfgate to that heave against Enda Kenny – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: I’d told Simon Coveney that there was no way I’d be willing to put my colleagues, my party and myself through that. 5

Leo Varadkar Maitiu O Tuathail Chris Donoghue
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Varadkar questioned if lengthy ‘Leo the leak’ Garda inquiry was ‘someone’s revenge’ – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Simon Coveney is another minister who has been involved in addressing the homelessness crisis. 5

Jan O Sullivan Alan Kelly Eoghan Murphy Darragh O Brien James Browne Ber Grogan Pat Dennigan
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: A decade ago homelessness was branded a ‘crisis’, so why are numbers still climbing? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Coveney put in a spirited campaign and his challenge raised some doubts about Varadkar. 6

Sean Kelly Heather Humphreys Alan Kelly Joan Burton Jeremy Corbyn Eamon Ryan Micheal Martin Simon Harris Leo Varadkar Charles Haughey Mary Lou Mcdonald Peter Cleere
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Unfortunately, Fine Gael’s candidate selection process for president looks like a victory parade – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Catherine throws in another vote for Coveney, whose 'great people skills' and diplomatic experience she praises. 8

Fintan O Toole Johnny Logan Bob Geldof Jim Gavin Brendan Gleeson Diarmuid Martin Diarmaid Ferriter Michael Mcdowell Aubrey Mccarthy Katelyn Cummins
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Fintan O’Toole? Johnny Logan? Liveline asks the nation, one by one, who should be president – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Then-tánaiste Simon Coveney believed the argument regarding the repeal of the Eighth Amendment. 5

Lily Allen Miquita Oliver Katie Boyle
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: As abortions triple, when will we admit that reluctant repealers were profoundly wrong? – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Simon Coveney joined EY as a consultant. 7

Frances Fitzgerald Gary Mcgann Brian O Driscoll Michael O Keeffe Paul Keary Leo Varadkar Enda Kenny
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Former tánaiste Frances Fitzgerald joins consultancy firm Teneo as adviser – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: He was appointed as chairman of Enterprise Ireland by then Minister for Enterprise Simon Coveney in 2023. 5

Michael Carey James Browne Peter Burke Eoghan Murphy Darragh O Brian Jim Woulfe Jenny Melia Kevin Sherry
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Michael Carey steps down as chair of Enterprise Ireland and Housing Agency – The Irish Times

Ireland Ireland: Simon Coveney represented a courageous move by Fine Gael regarding rent pressure zones. 7

Flann O Brien James Browne Aidan Regan Barry Andrews Lorcan Sirr
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: This is a housing strategy written by Flann O’Brien – The Irish Times