Extra online options for Covid-19 cert queries ready ‘in coming weeks’Helpline handled just over 5,300 of 54,500 calls it received on Monday and TuesdayWed Jul 28 2021 - 18:21
‘Oversight’ by Coveney in Zappone envoy appointment, says TaoiseachLeo Varadkar dismisses Opposition ‘cronyism’ suggestions as ‘nonsense’Wed Jul 28 2021 - 13:21
Rental income expected to be exempt from assessment for care contributionsAmendment to existing Fair Deal scheme planned under Housing for All proposalsTue Jul 27 2021 - 19:06
Social Democrats activists consider deferring request on leadership contestGroup is looking at postponing the issue until after appointment of new general secretaryTue Jul 27 2021 - 01:28
Ministers to push for wedding guest limit to be increased to 100Nphet to discuss Delta variant threat; Niac advice on immunising 12-15-year-olds is ‘imminent’Tue Jul 27 2021 - 01:00
Covid certificate helpline has average waiting time of 90 minutes plusPortal for those seeking Covid-19 recovery certs had 5,300 requests since FridayMon Jul 26 2021 - 20:12
Housing plan delay not down to Cabinet infighting, insist leadersLaunch of multibillion-euro Housing for All strategy put back until end of AugustSat Jul 24 2021 - 01:02
Proposals to regulate political debate would be ‘nightmare’ to enforce, says FlanaganFormer minister for justice sceptical of proposals on latest round of electoral reformFri Jul 23 2021 - 20:04
Varadkar denies claims Fine Gael is to blame for delay to housing planO’Brien says 5% of plan yet to be agreed and these details will be finalised within weeksFri Jul 23 2021 - 13:33
Covid-19 herd immunity needs 90% of people to be vaccinated, HSE saysWeighing up risk to children key to any mass inoculation programme, Dr Colm Henry assertsFri Jul 23 2021 - 07:25
Sinn Féin TD recognises Des O’Malley’s contribution to politicsDes O’Malley ‘a senior politician who made his mark’, says Waterford TD David CullinaneFri Jul 23 2021 - 04:35
Sanctions on election candidates involved in ‘discriminatory rhetoric’ recommendedMeasures are among suggestions in draft report being considered by TDs, SenatorsFri Jul 23 2021 - 04:10
Covid Cert helpline receives 70,000 calls in its first three daysStaff handled less than 7% of queries over Monday, Tuesday and WednesdayThu Jul 22 2021 - 20:20
Drogheda to be prioritised for support after years of gang crimeCommunity alerts system to be put in place, as well as funding for jobs and educationWed Jul 21 2021 - 21:57
Senior official apologises for incorrect name for Ireland on Covid travel certSenator says Irish language on cert translates to holder having Covid-19Wed Jul 21 2021 - 21:46
Mercosur deal could boost Irish exports by over €1bn – reportIndependent study brought to Cabinet says reduction in beef output would be ‘marginal’Wed Jul 21 2021 - 21:40
Des O’Malley was a mould-breaking ‘giant of politics’Progressive Democrats founder made ‘extensive’ contribution to public life, says HigginsWed Jul 21 2021 - 19:19
Taoiseach says Covid certs not a ‘mess’, as less than 10% of calls to hotline dealt withNumber of call centre workers to be increased as 40,000 call helpline in two daysWed Jul 21 2021 - 17:48
Coronavirus: 1,378 new cases confirmed in Republic as Glynn issues warning over rising incidence rateCases of Covid-19 could peak at 4,000 a day due to Delta, says VaradkarWed Jul 21 2021 - 17:40
‘A life of courage’: Former minister Des O’Malley dies aged 82Progressive Democrats founder Des O’Malley was Minister for Justice during Arms CrisisWed Jul 21 2021 - 13:38
About two-thirds of court fines going unpaid, Minister toldCollection rates sliding as defaulters fail to appear for court enforcement hearingsWed Jul 21 2021 - 01:00
Paschal Donohoe says question of swap with McGrath ‘above my pay grade’Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin due to switch in December next yearTue Jul 20 2021 - 18:26
Irish consultation process on OECD tax proposal startsPaschal Donohoe says State will have to make call later this year or nextTue Jul 20 2021 - 12:36
Warning issued to ‘rogue operators’ in hospitality industryRestaurant Association says those who ‘step out of line’ will face serious consequencesTue Jul 20 2021 - 11:39
AIB cites pandemic and shift online as it closes 15 branchesFinancial Services Union says the country’s branch network is ‘being destroyed’Tue Jul 20 2021 - 10:49
‘Pent-up demand’ in courts for debt cases as Covid protections end, Minister toldOfficial briefing notes impact of pandemic across justice sector from the courts to crimeMon Jul 19 2021 - 02:00
Hospitals prepare for new Covid surge as Delta fuels faster-than-expected spread, HSE warnsPaul Reid says approximately 5% of overall cases in recent days involved fully vaccinated peopleFri Jul 16 2021 - 06:14
Watchdog investigating five HSE officials for failing to comply with tax rulesIssues show public bodies should face penalty if commission not notified of staff appointmentsThu Jul 15 2021 - 20:47
Unfurling of Sinn Féin banner at heritage site referred to gardaíParty spokesman says members were not aware of restrictions at Co Donegal ringfortThu Jul 15 2021 - 18:43
Indoor hospitality to reopen on July 26th, says VaradkarTaoiseach says people should exercise their own judgement on bringing children to restaurantsThu Jul 15 2021 - 18:05
Taoiseach says fan disorder in London does not help joint bid to host World CupFootage emerged of fans without tickets breaking through barriers to get into Euros final in WembleyThu Jul 15 2021 - 14:22
Housing to get increase in capital funding as tough budget loomsSummer economic statement reveals deficit-reduction goals and signals tough budgetThu Jul 15 2021 - 06:48
Byelection tweet criticised by Fine Gael Senators at party meetingDoherty reported to have said she was ‘ashamed’ of polling day social media postWed Jul 14 2021 - 22:52
Budget 2022 set to include €2.8bn contingency fund for financial supportsPlan for income and business supports reflects ‘uncertainty around public health’Wed Jul 14 2021 - 22:23
Children of vaccinated parents arriving from Britain may not have to self-isolateHolohan says ‘responsible public health advice’ is to avoid bringing children to indoor hospitality settingsWed Jul 14 2021 - 22:16
Plan to strengthen lobbying law ‘the right thing to do’, says HayesChanges follow switch made by Michael D’Arcy last yearTue Jul 13 2021 - 20:40
Children’s Hospital builders make claims for €446m in extra costsOfficials from department and hospital board refuse to give PAC estimates of final costTue Jul 13 2021 - 14:19
People caught using fake passes to access indoor hospitality face fine of up to €2,000Digital Covid cert can be used by members of the public as evidence of being fully vaccinatedTue Jul 13 2021 - 06:29
Plan for 4,600 extra college places to be discussed by Cabinet on TuesdayApproval for €24 million to fund extra places in medicine, law and other disciplines to be discussedTue Jul 13 2021 - 00:34
Covid and travel: State to issue up to 25,000 digital green certs dailyPeople to receive Covid-19 pass by email or post in the days aheadTue Jul 13 2021 - 00:30
Minister defends number of new judicial posts following criticismHigh Court president says 17 judges needed to make real difference, as Cabinet approves fiveMon Jul 12 2021 - 20:47
Job seekers on work experience scheme to earn €306 a weekGovernment’s Pathways to Work programme will create 10,000 paid placementsMon Jul 12 2021 - 19:13
Micheál Martin hints continuation of coalition linked to switch of roles at top of GovernmentTaoiseach’s remarks come as some in Fianna Fáil say he should go as leaderMon Jul 12 2021 - 16:03
Growing number of FF TDs say Taoiseach will not be leader at general electionDiscontented rule out any imminent move against Micheál MartinMon Jul 12 2021 - 06:00
Plan to slash youth unemployment over next two yearsTarget of reducing 44% rate of youth unemployment to 12.5% by 2023Mon Jul 12 2021 - 01:00
Fianna Fáil TDs urged to back Martin after disastrous byelectionTDs cast doubt on whether Micheál Martin will lead party into next general electionMon Jul 12 2021 - 01:00
Frontline health staff to have to disclose vaccination status if askedHSE to issue directive following data watchdog ruling on ‘necessary safety measure’Mon Jul 12 2021 - 01:00
Cabinet to meet on Monday to agree plans on reopening indoor hospitalityPositive statistics from Scotland highlighted by Tánaiste ahead of decision being madeSun Jul 11 2021 - 18:27
Jim O’Callaghan: I would not sign motion of no confidence in Micheál MartinTaoiseach receives public support from senior Fianna Fáil MinistersSun Jul 11 2021 - 17:43
Naughton hopes O’Connell seeks FG’s nomination in next electionThe party lost its seat in DBS with byelection candidate James GeogheganSun Jul 11 2021 - 14:48
