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Report Into Champagne Party At Department Of Foreign Affairs Ordered.

A report into a gathering of officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs during lockdown is expected by the end of this month.

A report into a gathering of officials from the Department of Foreign Affairs during lockdown is expected by the end of this month.
Minister Simon Coveney has ordered an enquiry after a photo emerged of at least 20 staff drinking champagne at the department's headquarters.
They were celebrating Ireland winning a seat on the UN Security Council in June 2020 - and weren't wearing masks or social distancing.
Irish Times Political Correspondent Harry McGee says the report is expected to be completed shortly:
 

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