He made the apology at the party's think-in.
The Tánaiste has apologised to his party over the controversy surrounding the attempted appointment of Katherine Zappone as a UN Special Envoy.
The imminent motion of no-confidence in Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney is overshadowing the Fine Gael think-in in Co Meath.
Our Political Correspondent Seán Defoe reports from Trim
The Tánaiste and Foreign Affairs Minister, Simon Coveney, apologised to their party this morning
:

Gardaí Appeal For Witnesses After Fatal Galway Motorcycle Collision
Body Found At Wheatfield Prison Sparks Garda Investigation
Families Could Face €1,000 Rise In Annual Food Bills Amid Farming Crisis
Over Half of Cigarette Packs Surveyed In Newbridge And Naas Had No Irish Duty Paid
Celbridge Brewery CEO Warns Of Mounting Costs Facing Craft Beer Sector
Amhrán na Laoch Songwriting Competition Confirmed for Irish Music Month 2026
Government Announces Major Overhaul of Anti-Money Laundering Rules
Maynooth University Hosts Special Solar Eclipse Event This Evening