Ireland and the UN: reflecting on Ireland’s term as an elected member of the UN Security Council

About the Speech: In his address to the IIEA, Simon Coveney TD, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, reflects on Ireland’s longstanding support for multilateralism, developed over 100 years of independence. In particular, he reflects on Ireland’s tenure as an elected member of the UN Security Council, from January 2021 to December 2022. He outlines Ireland’s achievements, discusses the main challenges faced and assesses the overall contribution that Ireland has made to the work of the Security Council.

About the Speaker

Simon Coveney TD is the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence. He is also the Deputy Leader of Fine Gael. He previously served as Tánaiste from 30 November, 2017 to 27 June, 2020, and Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government as well as Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. He was appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence on 27 June 2020. He represents the Cork South Central constituency.