Proposal to close schools until end of January considered by GovernmentCabinet sub-committee on Covid-19 will meet on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the issueMon Jan 04 2021 - 21:51
Ireland in Level 5: Third nationwide lockdown to last until at least the end of JanuarySchools closed until January 11th to give families 10 days to minimise social contactsThu Dec 31 2020 - 03:13
Level 5 restrictions to remain in place until January 31st, says TaoiseachSchools to remain closed until January 11th with non-essential retail to shut on ThursdayWed Dec 30 2020 - 22:11
Mother and Baby Homes report to highlight ‘massive societal failure’Government ‘will not be found wanting’ in response to report, says Minister for ChildrenWed Dec 30 2020 - 01:00
Britain travel ban will be replaced by ‘targeted’ restrictions, says RyanMinister for Transport says continued ban from 2021 is ‘not feasible’Fri Dec 25 2020 - 13:53
Minister for Agriculture tests positive for Covid-19 prompting colleagues to restrict movementsTaoiseach tests negative on Wednesday night as other Ministers’ results not yet knownWed Dec 23 2020 - 21:10
Bill on judicial appointments should undergo early scrutiny, says Dáil committee chairMinister for Justice seeks waiver for requirement of pre-legislative examinationMon Dec 21 2020 - 10:43
Covid crisis: Ban on passenger travel from Britain likely to be extendedFreight operators warn of ‘serious consequences’ for transport of suppliesMon Dec 21 2020 - 01:00
Coronavirus: 48-hour ban on all flights from Britain due to fears over new virus strainFlight suspension from midnight, ferries to carry hauliers only; no change for NorthSun Dec 20 2020 - 21:17
Ban on flights from Britain to be extended beyond TuesdayGovernment to use ‘flexible mechanisms’ to manage repatriation of Irish, Ryan saysSun Dec 20 2020 - 19:45
Sinn Féin asked Facebook to remove secret party supporter group‘Homophobic and racist’ online community which had SF members condemned by partySat Dec 19 2020 - 01:01
Secret Facebook group reveals bitter tirades and abuse of Sinn Féin’s opponentsSinn Féin asks Facebook to take down secret page followed by 16,000 supportersSat Dec 19 2020 - 01:00
Affordable housing plan will see State take up to 30% equity with first-time buyersState will take up to 30% equity to help finance house purchase under new BillFri Dec 18 2020 - 03:07
Martin appoints 18 Fianna Fáil TDs to spokesperson positionsDara Calleary takes social protection role while Barry Cowen turns down climate jobThu Dec 17 2020 - 22:49
Taoiseach stands over claim that ‘banks were not bailed out’Boyd Barrett cites bailout in issue over redundancy for former Debenhams workersThu Dec 17 2020 - 06:16
McEntee requested Woulfe appointment be brought to Cabinet before consulting with leadersMinister informed party leaders of her intention five days after Cabinet requestThu Dec 17 2020 - 01:00
Sinn Féin TD Brian Stanley says he will apologise to Leo Varadkar over remarksPublic Accounts Committee head says he is ‘committed to learning’ from his mistakesWed Dec 16 2020 - 00:16
Sinn Féin TD apologises for tweets, stressing ‘homophobia is abhorrent’Brian Stanley makes personal statement in the Dáil after week away from politicsTue Dec 15 2020 - 18:19
Cabinet plans to roll out 14m doses of Covid vaccine in five types of locationMass vaccination centres, hospitals, GPs and pharmacies will all have a role to playTue Dec 15 2020 - 01:00
Ireland’s health system and its staff ‘at the edge of their resilience’Thousands of extra beds will be needed in January if Covid-19 rate goes upFri Dec 11 2020 - 11:29
Thousands of hospital beds needed in event of January Covid surge - reportGardaí say they have begun issuing fines to people refusing to wear face masksFri Dec 11 2020 - 01:09
Sinn Féin TD apologises for sharing conspiracy theory Facebook postsTipperary TD Martin Browne said ‘apologies should stop’ on IRA’s historyThu Dec 10 2020 - 22:53
Restoring pensions to ex-taoisigh and top public servants will cost €12m per annumMartin and Varadkar face barrage of criticism from their own parliamentary partiesThu Dec 10 2020 - 05:57
Ursula von der Leyen says EU and UK positions ‘remain far apart’ after dinner with Boris JohnsonTeams to continue talks on post-Brexit trade deal and ‘we will come to a decision by the end of the weekend’, says EC PresidentWed Dec 09 2020 - 23:05
Government committed ‘own goal’ on student nurses’ pay, Fine Gael meeting hearsTDs and Senators urged not to leak private party discussions to mediaWed Dec 09 2020 - 20:32
Minister ‘absolutely’ understands concern over pay rise for judgesPolitical unease at agreed restoration of pensions for former high paid office holdersWed Dec 09 2020 - 13:09
Cabinet approves pay increase for judiciary and party whipsVaradkar defends move while Sinn Féin whip says increased allowance will be returnedTue Dec 08 2020 - 16:09
Insurance costs: Cabinet approves plan to cut personal injury payoutsTánaiste says the problem of insurance costs for firms and consumers has to changeTue Dec 08 2020 - 13:37
Covid-19: Cabinet considers vaccine plan amid Nphet warningInside Politics: Chief medical officer Tony Holohan warns of potential ‘challenging’ levels of coronavirus transmission in JanuaryTue Dec 08 2020 - 07:28
McDonald will not seek Stanley’s resignation from Public Accounts CommitteeSinn Féin leader plays down party member visiting activist critical about tweetsTue Dec 08 2020 - 01:00
Mary Lou McDonald: ‘I wouldn’t think twice about knocking on a cumann member’s door’Member of UCD Ógra Sinn Féin resigned following visit from party memberMon Dec 07 2020 - 12:17
Sinn Féin member resigns amid claims party is trying to ‘silence’ herWoman asked to remove social media posts criticising tweets by TD Brian StanleyFri Dec 04 2020 - 21:34
Sinn Féin TD’s social media accounts deleted in aftermath of controversyBrian Stanley says he has nothing to apologise for over 2017 tweetThu Dec 03 2020 - 21:16
Gardaí should have power to request passcodes for phones and laptops, report saysReview recommends 25 broad-ranging changes to tackle white-collar crimeThu Dec 03 2020 - 14:33
Covid-19: Positive vaccine news brings hope of better daysInside Politics: Distribution of a coronavirus vaccine in Ireland could start in the first weeks of new yearThu Dec 03 2020 - 07:32
Covid-19 vaccine distribution could start early in new year, says DonnellyEuropean Medicines Agency to complete review of Pfizer vaccine by December 29thThu Dec 03 2020 - 01:48
Covid-19: First vaccines for elderly and high-risk groups likely to be available in JanuaryRecipients first recipients likely to include elderly, high-risk groups, health staff and nursing home residentsThu Dec 03 2020 - 01:08
Distribution of Covid-19 vaccine could start in JanuarySecuring vaccines will cost State €117.6m, says Minister for HealthWed Dec 02 2020 - 20:31
Brian Stanley apologises for controversial tweet at Public Accounts CommitteeDespite apology, some members of committee call for further action from TDWed Dec 02 2020 - 17:04
‘Rapid acceleration’ in Covid-19 insolvencies awaits tourism sectorCall for greater support for sector and concerns expressed for live performanceWed Dec 02 2020 - 02:50
Sinn Féin TD’s tweet needs credible political response, Ceann Comhairle tells FosterBrian Stanley’s ‘ill-judged’ IRA tweet ‘will not be repeated’, says Mary Lou McDonaldTue Dec 01 2020 - 21:59
CervicalCheck tribunal starts work and is accepting claims from womenMinister for Health decided to formally begin tribunal after talks with 221 Plus group stalledTue Dec 01 2020 - 13:23
Ireland reopens: shops, churches, gyms and hairdressers open as public health experts urge caution‘Now is not the time to be socialising with friends,’ says expert, as Level 5 restrictions endTue Dec 01 2020 - 03:00
Ministers to discuss recompense for school sex abuse victimsUpdate for Cabinet on Government progress into review of scheme set up after O’Keefe caseTue Dec 01 2020 - 01:00
No office party bookings or loud music permitted as restaurants reopenMultiple table bookings will also be banned according to memo approved by CabinetMon Nov 30 2020 - 20:08
Taoiseach ‘shocked and dismayed’ at Sinn Féin TD’s tweet on IRA attacksParty urged to take action over Brian Stanley’s ‘glorification’ of Narrow Water massacreMon Nov 30 2020 - 15:57
Hotels, retail, hairdressers, churches, gyms to open next TuesdayCountry will move to Level 3 restrictions with some modifications as people urged to wear masks outdoorsSat Nov 28 2020 - 13:29
Republic to move back to Level 3 as shops open from TuesdayMartin: State going as far as possible to achieve best balance in easing Covid-19 restrictionsSat Nov 28 2020 - 01:00
Ireland in precarious position as third Covid-19 wave could be more deadly, Nphet warnsGovernment told of concerns that international travel will undermine recent progressFri Nov 27 2020 - 21:40
Pubs forced to remain shut will be given additional €15,000 in State supportsVaradkar will soon sit down with vintners and nightclubs owners to talk about what 2021 will look likeFri Nov 27 2020 - 20:42
