Politics

Simon Coveney to step down from Cabinet

Enterprise minister said he would not be making himself available to serve in cabinet when the Dáil resumes next week

Simon Coveney: The enterprise minister’s future had been in doubt, however he said last week that it was his intention to run in the next general election.

Simon Coveney is to step aside as a Fine Gael minister.

In a social media post, the minister for enterprise said he had spoken with Fine Gael leader Simon Harris on Monday evening and that he would not be making himself available to serve in Cabinet when the Dáil resumes next week.

“I’ll continue to work as a proud TD for Cork South Central and will of course actively support the government in the Dáil,” ...