Martin’s leadership of Fianna Fáil comes into focus after poor byelectionJim O’Callaghan hints that Taoiseach may not lead party into next general electionSat Jul 10 2021 - 01:00
Can Labour build on momentum of Ivana Bacik’s success?Does Dublin Bay South byelection victory signal electorate have forgiven party’s past failings?Fri Jul 09 2021 - 21:59
Dublin Bay South byelection: Where did Fine Gael go wrong?From ‘daft’ tweets to ignoring biggest threat – it’s hard to claim Geoghegan’s campaign was a successFri Jul 09 2021 - 21:54
Indoor service in restaurants and pubs to return by July 26th ‘at the latest’ – VaradkarProposal to confirm reopening date to be brought in front of Cabinet TuesdayFri Jul 09 2021 - 19:42
Spread of Delta variant causing growing concern in GovernmentExpectation law to enable indoor hospitality will be fast-tracked through Oireachtas next weekFri Jul 09 2021 - 01:55
Extra medicine and pharmacy college places confirmed by departmentHarris plans to provide 4,500 additional third-level places as demand increasesFri Jul 09 2021 - 01:08
One week left before summer recess for Government to pass indoor hospitality lawProposal on using travel certs for indoor dining going to Cabinet on TuesdayThu Jul 08 2021 - 20:24
Taoiseach says he will support England in European Championships finalMartin wishes English side ‘the very best of success’ in football final against ItalyThu Jul 08 2021 - 18:10
Martin concerned at ‘free for all’ developing in UK amid Delta variantUse of antigen testing on a ‘population wide basis’ is under consideration, says MartinThu Jul 08 2021 - 17:51
EU travel cert could be used as vaccination proof for indoor dining, says VaradkarTánaiste says allowing people to also use other forms of evidence is being examinedThu Jul 08 2021 - 11:58
People between 60 and 69 to get second dose of AstraZeneca within 10 days, says TaoiseachMartin pledges that all second doses of vaccine to be complete by July 18thThu Jul 08 2021 - 01:19
Stamp duty U-turn claims rejected by TaoiseachMicheál Martin and Darragh O’Brien say lower rate key to delivery of 2,400 homesThu Jul 08 2021 - 01:00
Report examining qualifying age for State pension delayedPromises on issue became a key election debate with planned rise to 67 deferred by CoalitionWed Jul 07 2021 - 17:53
Vaccinated people travelling from Britain will not face home quarantineTravel to Ireland will be ‘much easier’ from July 19th, says Eamon RyanWed Jul 07 2021 - 15:32
Higgins to be asked for early signature to Bill extending date of CervicalCheck claimsCabinet agreed to make the request in order to avoid a gap where the CervicalCheck Tribunal cannot accept new claimsWed Jul 07 2021 - 01:00
Covid-19: Fully vaccinated to begin to receive EU travel certs from MondayUnvaccinated seeking to go abroad will have to pay for private PCR testWed Jul 07 2021 - 01:00
Claire Byrne confident Green votes will sprout in Dublin Bay SouthCandidate believes party’s strong base in constituency will show in Thursday’s voteTue Jul 06 2021 - 16:10
Varadkar expects ‘meaningful fall in insurance premiums’Report shows value of payouts plunging following introduction of new guidelinesTue Jul 06 2021 - 14:03
Delta variant: Fears grow of 1,000 Covid-19 cases a day by July 19thFully vaccinated people ‘can have confidence in their vaccine’, Holohan saysTue Jul 06 2021 - 01:06
Personal injury awards drop 50% following introduction of new guidelinesReport shows that 78% of awards are €15,000 or less compared to 30% last yearTue Jul 06 2021 - 01:00
Up to 1.8m could avail of indoor hospitality ‘if vaccinated’Government and sector discuss agenda for reopening and reliable verification systemMon Jul 05 2021 - 22:14
Covid-19: 365 new cases reported in State as number of delta instances growsHospitality industry pushes for earlier indoor dining reopening planMon Jul 05 2021 - 18:27
Canvassing with Ivana Bacik: ‘She’s been a wonderful worker really’Labour candidate is in what seems to be two-horse race in Dublin Bay SouthSat Jul 03 2021 - 19:30
No Government wants to preside over increased Covid deaths projected by modellingNphet’s figures are frightening – even if the worst-case scenario does not play outThu Jul 01 2021 - 12:19
FF and FG troops take aim at decision to postpone reopening of indoor hospitalityInside Politics: Micheál Martin is told his party is now ‘toxic’ and ‘irrelevant’ to young peopleThu Jul 01 2021 - 07:49
‘We don’t want to divide society’: Taoiseach defends decision to pause reopening of indoor hospitalityVaradkar suggests Digital Covid Certificate for travel could be adapted for indoor diningWed Jun 30 2021 - 19:35
Ministers called on to outline when they knew of Delta threat and vaccine pass ideaNphet presented projections of potential impact of Delta variant on MondayWed Jun 30 2021 - 17:12
Q&A: Vaccine passes for restaurants and pubsWhy are they being brought in, and how will they work?Wed Jun 30 2021 - 15:15
Taoiseach and Tánaiste defend vaccine pass u-turn amid hospitality backlashMinisters point to dire warnings about potential impact of the Delta variant combined with plans to reopen indoorsWed Jun 30 2021 - 14:53
Government has lot of explaining to do over indoor diningInside Politics: Ministers will meet representatives of the hospitality sector as reopening plans are shelvedWed Jun 30 2021 - 07:40
Fury and backlash: Hospitality industry angry as Covid reopening plans shelvedRestaurants and pubs have no indicative date for return of customers inside premisesWed Jun 30 2021 - 07:37
‘Race between variant and vaccines,’ Taoiseach says as indoor hospitality reopening postponedCabinet seeks workable plan for how customers can prove they have been vaccinatedTue Jun 29 2021 - 22:34
More than 2,000 could die from Covid-19 by September, Nphet warns‘Significant’ fourth wave likely due to Delta variant, letter to Government saysTue Jun 29 2021 - 14:12
‘Grim’ Covid projections put opening of indoor hospitality in serious doubtProjection of more than 2,000 deaths over three months if Covid variants spread through increased social mixingMon Jun 28 2021 - 22:47
Niac gives go ahead for AstraZeneca and Janssen vaccines to be used for under-40sAdvisory body has also said gap between AstraZeneca doses can be cut to four weeksMon Jun 28 2021 - 20:49
Varadkar says ‘outstanding issues’ remain in relation to maternity hospital moveTánaiste insists he has ‘no concern’ provision of lawful procedures will be blockedMon Jun 28 2021 - 19:27
Outdoor drinking to be allowed in authorised areas under newly proposed lawLegislation would see seating areas regulated by local authorities or on privately owned propertyMon Jun 28 2021 - 18:34
Budget to include measures to support remote working - VaradkarTánaiste says future working arrangements will not be ‘one size fits all’Mon Jun 28 2021 - 17:21
Varadkar says delays to reopening of indoor hospitality ‘not inevitable’Decision on easing of restrictions due on Tuesday, Harris saysMon Jun 28 2021 - 12:05
‘No leadership vacancy here,’ says a recovering Fianna FáilVaccination programme has been a shot in the arm for Taoiseach's leadershipMon Jun 28 2021 - 01:00
Wind-down of Covid-19 spending and supports to start soon, warns GovernmentHospitality sector calls for increased support as delta variant threatens reopeningSat Jun 26 2021 - 01:00
Aontú’s Mairéad Tóibín says Government policies have created new tenant classParty’s byelection candidate criticises Government parties on rental marketFri Jun 25 2021 - 19:30
Sinn Féin rejects Fine Gael claim of resistance to more homesÓ Broin says party opposes ‘sale, gifting or transfer of public land to private developers’Fri Jun 25 2021 - 18:34
TD says SF members should have recorded ‘abstain’ on special court powersSinn Féin deputies accused of Dáil ‘walkout’ before votes on legislation underpining SCCThu Jun 24 2021 - 21:59
Coveney warns of ‘problem’ if UK not commited to post-Brexit deal on NIBoris Johnson has called for ‘radical changes’ to post-Brexit deal on NorthThu Jun 24 2021 - 18:49
Q&A: Sinn Féin’s Dáil ‘walk out’ and the Special Criminal CourtAnnual renewal debate and Dublin Bay South by-election put SCC back in spotlightThu Jun 24 2021 - 18:08
Delta variant predicted to cause nine out of 10 Covid infections in EuropeWarning puts pressure on Government’s summer reopening plans and vaccine rolloutThu Jun 24 2021 - 04:45
Ireland targets Olympics medal haul with plan for funding sportStrategy aims to improve success at Olympics and Paralympics over the next two cyclesThu Jun 24 2021 - 04:31
Over 200 Delta variant cases in State, as EU agency warns on easing restrictionsTDs tell Varadkar country should find way of ‘living with’ variant, as ECDC calls for cautionWed Jun 23 2021 - 21:14
EU expected to extend NI Protocol grace period on chilled meats, with caveatsNI Secretary says British have yet to agree EU terms for additional timeWed Jun 23 2021 - 17:48
