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Explainer: Why are people still talking about the Zappone/Coveney/Varadkar controversy?

There have been a lot of twists and turns. But why does it all matter?

Leo Varadkar, Simon Coveney and Katherine Zappone have been drawn back into controversy this week.

Developments included deleted and revealed texts, FOI requests and an Oireachtas committee.

Orla Dwyer takes a look back at what happened in late July and what the situation is now.

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Sep 4th 2021, 12:05 AM

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Paschal Donohoe says he 'absolutely accepts' Leo Varadkar's explanations about 'Merrion Gate'

Donohoe also said today that he was invited to the event but was out of the country when it took place.

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Aug 10th 2021, 1:49 PM

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'Further clarity' was needed on guidelines after Zappone event, Taoiseach says

Micheál Martin issued his first comments today about the event which was attended by 50 people including Leo Varadkar.

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Aug 8th 2021, 2:24 PM

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Fine Gael senator says Zappone gathering was lawful, but didn't meet Covid guidelines

After repeating a number of times that the Merrion Hotel event was “lawful”, when pressed, Kyne admitted that the Covid-19 guidelines were breached.

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Aug 5th 2021, 10:56 PM

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Merrion Gate: Taoiseach and Tánaiste called on to explain 'grubby little episode'

The government yesterday said that outdoor events of up to 200 people can take place.

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Aug 5th 2021, 5:42 PM

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Using the DART to get home? Major delays due to technical fault

Dublin Bus are taking commuters who have DART tickets.

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Oct 7th 2015, 7:40 PM