Simon Coveney, one of Ireland's most high-profile ministers, is set to resign from the Government as the country prepares for a new national leader. However, his political future remains uncertain.
Simon Coveney , one of Ireland 's prominent ministers, is stepping down from the Government as the country prepares for a new national leader . However, his political future remains uncertain as he has not confirmed whether he will run in the next general election .
Coveney is a popular member of Fine Gael and is well-liked in his constituency of Cork South Central. He has held various ministerial roles during his 13 years in Cabinet. Coveney served as Tanaiste from November 2017 to June 2020.
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