Fuel prices: Cut of 20c per litre on petrol, 15c on diesel from midnight agreed by CabinetThreat to food production and consumer prices described as severe as excise duty set to be cutWed Mar 09 2022 - 11:28
Excise duty on fuel set to be cut to offset sharp price increasesMotorists facing costs of €2 a litre for petrol, diesel on some forecourts amid Ukraine crisisTue Mar 08 2022 - 21:37
Legislation on safe access zones around abortion facilities being consideredDonnelly says he hopes heads of bill will be brought to Cabinet before the summer breakTue Mar 08 2022 - 20:40
Sinn Féin TDs say Violet Ann Wynne received ‘good support’ from party in OireachtasClare deputy quit party last month saying she was ‘gaslit’ and criticised over unplanned pregnancyTue Mar 08 2022 - 18:26
Cost of living: Fuel costs surge to record highs with some stations charging over €2 per litreRyan says invasion of Ukraine has changed everything as Government works on supportsTue Mar 08 2022 - 16:54
Russia summons Irish ambassador in Moscow over truck incident at Dublin embassyVaradkar criticises ‘foolish and unhelpful’ ramming of Russian Embassy gatesTue Mar 08 2022 - 16:02
Ireland ‘won’t shut Border’ over British concerns about Ukranian refugees - RyanDonnelly ‘regrets’ British government’s position and ‘would love to see UK in line with Europe’Tue Mar 08 2022 - 13:56
Healthcare unions meet to ‘ring fence’ pandemic bonus paymentHealthcare workers will have to have worked 60% of full time hours in order to be eligibleTue Mar 08 2022 - 13:29
RTÉ set to appoint MIT researcher Jonathan Ruane to its boardAcademic to take position vacated by Larry Bass, who stepped down amid backlashTue Mar 08 2022 - 05:40
State will pay €100,000 to families of healthcare workers who died of CovidIt is thought the families or estates of more than 20 people who contracted the virus at work will benefit from the tax-free paymentTue Mar 08 2022 - 01:00
Emergency powers may be used to house Ukrainian refugeesMeasures last used during pandemic to build temporary hospitals and testing centresTue Mar 08 2022 - 01:00
Coalition to sanction plans hardening oversight of nursing homesMove comes after pandemic and includes extra enforcement powers for health watchdogTue Mar 08 2022 - 01:00
Labour brought Ireland ‘back from brink’ of ruin, says BacikParty leader candidate confirms opinion polling was not the only factor in Alan Kelly’s departureMon Mar 07 2022 - 18:17
Give me a crash course in . . . Alan Kelly’s sudden resignationLeadership change midway in an election cycle runs contrary to political wisdomSat Mar 05 2022 - 06:00
Labour to plan election for new party leaderOutgoing leader Alan Kelly has urged party to rally behind Ivana BacikSat Mar 05 2022 - 01:00
Ireland open to further action against Russian broadcasters, says MartinMinister has written to counterparts in Baltic states expressing supportFri Mar 04 2022 - 21:00
Excise duties on petrol and diesel should be cut to combat inflation, industry saysReductions would be offset by a rise in VAT income, FFI tells MinisterFri Mar 04 2022 - 19:38
Alan Kelly’s toppling: What happened behind the scenesPoor poll results, huddled meetings and a delegation to tell Labour leader he was doneThu Mar 03 2022 - 21:57
Alan Kelly resignation: Knife was twisted by three party members close to himBackground: Trigger was unhappiness over an appointment to a backroom positionWed Mar 02 2022 - 22:30
Ivana Bacik the firm favourite to lead Labour after Alan Kelly’s shock exitPoor polling and unhappiness with party culture seen as key reasons for departureWed Mar 02 2022 - 22:25
Ukraine crisis: Europe to work on market supports for affected farmersGrowing fears invasion will place upward pressure on food prices due to shortages of inputsWed Mar 02 2022 - 20:13
Alan Kelly resigns as Labour Party leaderSources expect Ivana Bacik to succeed former minister for the environment in roleWed Mar 02 2022 - 17:21
Preparations under way to receive thousands of Ukrainian refugees‘Not possible to be precise’ about numbers expected, says Government spokesmanWed Mar 02 2022 - 02:00
Four Irish babies born to Ukrainian surrogates in Kyiv hospital – Tánaiste‘All options’ are being explored to find ways to evacuate the newborns, FG Senator saysTue Mar 01 2022 - 16:48
Irish aircraft leasing firms face ‘mission impossible’ recovering planes from RussiaMultibillion dollar Irish industry severs leases with Russian airlines after sanctionsMon Feb 28 2022 - 14:57
Calls for expulsion of Russian ambassador intensify despite retaliation fearsCharlie Flanagan accuses ambassador of lying to Oireachtas committee over UkraineMon Feb 28 2022 - 01:00
Wrongful death claim made against nursing home hit by Covid-19Case against Co Cork facility first of many set to be lodged against HSEMon Feb 28 2022 - 01:00
Sanctions on Russia prompt concern for Irish aircraft-lessorsCompanies examining how to get back planes that are operating in RussiaSun Feb 27 2022 - 22:05
Fine Gael TDs join in push for expulsion of Russian ambassadorMembers of parliamentary party preparing petition calling for Government actionSun Feb 27 2022 - 18:26
Expelling Russian ambassador would risk ‘breakdown’ in diplomatic relations – McEnteeMinister for Justice understands ‘upset’ but underlines need to keep links openSun Feb 27 2022 - 16:12
Romney praises ‘brave’ protests against Russian ambassador in IrelandByrne ‘proud’ of Fianna Fáil members calling for expulsion of Yury FilatovSun Feb 27 2022 - 11:42
Donnelly overrode concerns about cross-Border schemeTapes outline concerns over Minister’s use of interim scheme not underpinned by legislationThu Feb 24 2022 - 19:32
Tapes show policy matters ‘waved’ through rather than sent to MinisterOfficials urged to ‘make damn sure’ that Donnelly had approved any measuresThu Feb 24 2022 - 18:33
‘Very unlikely’ Ireland’s supply of gas will be impacted, says Department of EnvironmentIreland’s gas supply is sourced from the Corrib gas field and the UKThu Feb 24 2022 - 15:28
Health service recruitment targets missed by more than half last yearTotal of 6,149 whole time equivalents were hired, compared to budget target of 14,700Thu Feb 24 2022 - 12:25
Means-tested payments could support home help services, ESRI findsContribution would make scheme sustainable for ageing population, study claimsThu Feb 24 2022 - 00:01
Nphet minutes show ‘differing views’ among members on removal of Covid passSome on team felt digital cert should be kept to reassure vulnerable and encourage vaccinationWed Feb 23 2022 - 16:58
Golfgate attendance not only reason Hogan lost commission job, Varadkar saysMinister of State says he has sympathy for those who lost jobs after ‘trial by media’ over eventTue Feb 22 2022 - 16:01
Reports from meetings of health officials contain ‘inaccuracies’, Watt saysHead of Department of Health criticises distribution of recordings and transcriptsTue Feb 22 2022 - 07:01
Euro 2028 joint bid could see Ireland host a quarter of gamesCabinet to hear further details before taking decision on whether to join British-Irish bidTue Feb 22 2022 - 03:00
Give me a crash course in... Department of Health meeting leaksTensions over targets and budgets between HSE and department revealedSat Feb 19 2022 - 06:00
Covid-19: Compulsory mask-wearing to end in almost all settingsNphet advice is most visible sign that life is returning to normal after two years of pandemicFri Feb 18 2022 - 01:24
Tony Holohan recommends Nphet be stood downMask-wearing for shops, transport and schools not mandatory from Monday weekFri Feb 18 2022 - 01:00
Storm Eunice: Schools and colleges to close in nine counties on FridayDamaging winds, rain, sleet and ‘blizzard-like’ conditions expected in many areasThu Feb 17 2022 - 19:56
Nphet advises end to most mask-wearing rulesChief medical officer proposes standing down public health teamThu Feb 17 2022 - 16:00
European leaders meet to co-ordinate response to Ukraine-Russia tensionsEU will quickly impose ‘robust’ sanctions on Russia if it invades Ukraine, Taoiseach saysThu Feb 17 2022 - 14:21
‘Astonishing’ Sinn Féin would appoint advisers with convictions, says HarrisEoin Ó Broin said person’s history in conflict-related activities would not ‘be relevant’Thu Feb 17 2022 - 14:05
Covid-19: Requirement for masks in schools should be removed now, says RyanTaoiseach Micheál Martin says he will wear a face mask even if rules are easedThu Feb 17 2022 - 14:03
Saudi Arabia lifts Irish beef export restrictionsPreviously exports had to come from cattle slaughtered while under 30 monthsThu Feb 17 2022 - 10:03
Easing of Covid restrictions continues as decision on mask mandates loomsInside Politics: Nphet to discuss protective measures in primary and secondary schoolsThu Feb 17 2022 - 07:45
