“These jobs come at the expense of our climate” Sustainability influencer, Fionnuala Moran, has described the opening of a Shein office in Dublin as “deeply embarrassing”. Last week, Minister Simon Coveney attended a promotional shoot for the global fast fashion brand and was met with what some are describing as deserved backlash. Despite the welcome […]
2 years ago
Minister Simon Coveney has faced criticism across online platforms for appearing in a promotional shoot for the fast-fashion brand SHEIN. The photo opportunity has been credited to the company’s announcement of a new office based in Dublin, which is set to create 30 jobs by the end of the year with a view to potentially […]
2 years ago
The Tánaiste said the new spike in Covid cases is “a cause for concern, not a cause for panic”. Ireland is in the midst of a fresh Covid wave yet restrictions will not return, according to Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. As of Sunday (20 March), over 1,000 people are hospitalised in relation to the virus. Speaking […]
4 years ago
Simon Coveney has said as many as 20,000 Ukrainians could come to Ireland in search of refuge. The people of Ireland have been asked to “open up their homes” in order to house incoming refugees as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its sixth day. Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has confirmed that Ukrainians […]
4 years ago
There have been 14 identified surrogates. Parents expecting babies via surrogacy in Ukraine have been urged to contact the Department of Foreign Affairs. Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has asked families who are in this situation to contact the department after Fine Gael Senator Mary Seery Kearney raised the issue in the Seanad today. […]
4 years ago
Coveney said Ireland will still act with “more caution” than other countries in the European Union.
5 years ago