‘Bizarre’ regulations allow hotels host weddings of 50 but not funerals, Dáil toldRural TDs appeal for end to contradictory rules but Minister insists they are saving livesWed Sept 09 2020 - 20:13
Taoiseach tells Johnson in ‘forthright terms’ of concerns about intention to breach dealMartin raises absence of bilateral engagement and serious implications for Northern IrelandWed Sept 09 2020 - 19:54
Extra 800 college places found but capacity now at ‘outer limit’Harris says it is ‘legally fraught’ to ring-fence places for students from previous yearsWed Sept 09 2020 - 12:20
Covid-19 restrictions in maternity hospitals working, Dáil toldOpposition TD says rules ‘bonkers’ as NMH master says politicians will not decide on liftingWed Sept 09 2020 - 11:44
Some civil servants working from home ‘not answering phones’, TD claimsCovid committee chairman says ‘ordinary members of the public who pay their taxes’ cannot access servicesWed Sept 09 2020 - 09:41
Brexit: Irish firms are warned of risks to jobs and movement of goodsA new Government plan outlines potential pitfalls for business and daily life amid BrexitWed Sept 09 2020 - 02:10
Brexit trade deal hopes fade as Britain plans to renege on agreement with EUNorth secretary Brandon Lewis admits new internal markets Bill breaks international lawWed Sept 09 2020 - 01:20
Direct provision will not end ‘quickly’, says MinisterO’Gorman tells Dáil that system will finish ‘over the lifetime of this Government’Tue Sept 08 2020 - 21:56
Brexit: UK law breach would ‘seriously erode trust’, says CoveneyReneging on deal ‘would have serious implications for the UK’s reputation’Tue Sept 08 2020 - 20:14
More ‘allowed in Dáil bar than in chamber’ under new guidelinesMattie McGrath called ‘political bluffer’ in row over return to Leinster HouseTue Sept 08 2020 - 17:11
Resolution needed in Debenhams dispute, says MartinTaoiseach says KPMG, unions need to talk to get ‘respectable package’ for workersTue Sept 08 2020 - 16:18
Covid-19: Calleary calls for understanding on teachers with high-risk conditionsDáil hears claims children being left ‘on the side of the road’ over lack of school transportFri Sept 04 2020 - 01:00
Coronavirus: Republic reports 95 further cases and no deathsMore than half new cases are in Dublin while Northern Ireland records one further fatalityThu Sept 03 2020 - 18:40
Dáil passes emergency law by 126 to 12 votes giving gardaí pub crackdown powersGovernment ‘messed up’ allowing pubs serving food open but keeping others closedThu Sept 03 2020 - 18:36
Government to unveil new Covid-19 plan, ‘more important than budget’, on September 14thEamon Ryan says Government looking at travel testing arrangementsThu Sept 03 2020 - 17:16
‘Wet pubs’ should be given a chance to reopen, Varadkar saysSources now believe pubs not serving food could be back open in early OctoberThu Sept 03 2020 - 01:09
Covid-19: FF backbencher rails at ‘almost treasonous’ teen partyOpposition accuse Cathal Crowe of ‘reckless’ contribution and failing to establish the truthWed Sept 02 2020 - 20:58
Meat plant staff taking Calpol to hide symptoms at work, says KellyLabour leader claims sick employees face stark choice of going to work or not getting paidWed Sept 02 2020 - 20:55
Electricity price hike may be first of many ‘rip-offs’ warns SF leaderGovernment will engage with Electric Ireland on proposed increase, says TaoiseachWed Sept 02 2020 - 20:03
Garda pub powers Bill ‘will bring us further on road to more open society’, Minister insistsProblem arose with distinction between pubs serving food and wet pubs - Sinn FéinWed Sept 02 2020 - 19:53
Dáil needs to restore public confidence in politics in wake of ‘crass stupidity’ of golfgateCeann Comhairle says ‘rules apply to everyone’ as he calls for solidarityWed Sept 02 2020 - 16:02
Charities to be able to apply for €6m raised in RTÉ Does Comic ReliefCharities working with vulnerable groups affected by Covid-19 pandemic to benefitTue Aug 04 2020 - 02:51
Ethics watchdog backs staff called ‘lazy’ by FF’s Marc MacSharryBackbench TD accused public servants of ‘lying on couch’ while binging on box setsTue Aug 04 2020 - 02:36
Cholesterol-lowering drugs may not have much benefit, review findsResearchers claim absence of consistent benefit and that evidence has been ignoredTue Aug 04 2020 - 02:22
John Hume created a light of hope in difficult times, says PresidentPoliticians pay tribute to former SDLP leader who was ‘a great hero and a true peacemaker’Mon Aug 03 2020 - 11:05
No motor tax refunds for vehicles off road during lockdownState collected more than €362 million from motor tax during height of pandemicMon Aug 03 2020 - 02:54
Optimism fades for pubs under next lockdown lifting phaseRural Ministers warn of ‘body blow’ to sector as 53 new Covid-19 cases confirmedMon Aug 03 2020 - 02:40
Towns and villages to get €2.8m for ‘cycle cafes’ and outdoor cinemasHeather Humphreys launches scheme to help 500 communities adapt to Covid-19Mon Aug 03 2020 - 02:20
Covid-19: No more deaths but 53 further cases confirmed in StateOver 90 per cent of cases reported on Sunday had been identified, acting CMO saysSun Aug 02 2020 - 19:45
CervicalCheck tribunal to start assessing claims from SeptemberMinister says ‘everything possible’ will be done to make process easier for womenSun Aug 02 2020 - 19:30
Covid-19: Random testing to be introduced at Irish airports - Minister‘Number one focus is getting the schools reopened,’ says DonnellySun Aug 02 2020 - 18:24
Tampax ad row shows need for ‘mature conversation’ about women’s bodiesCall for national strategy on women’s health as Senator tells of experience of miscarriageFri Jul 31 2020 - 21:47
Controversial housing legislation that Hourigan opposed passes in SeanadBan on evictions, rent freezes ends on Saturday for all except tenants in arrears due to pandemicFri Jul 31 2020 - 20:22
FF Senator describes left-wing TDs at centre of Dáil uproar as ‘rowdy undergraduates’Ned O’Sullivan says they should ‘cop on ’ as he expresses shock at shenanigans in DáilFri Jul 31 2020 - 16:54
MacSharry’s public servants critique fails to resonate with TaoiseachSiptu urges FF Sligo-Leitrim TD to recant ‘lying on the couch watching box sets’ remarkFri Jul 31 2020 - 16:24
Dáil suspended twice after TDs roar at each other over speaking rightsFury in smaller parties and groups at plan by Coalition and Sinn Féin to change speaking slotsFri Jul 31 2020 - 09:13
Need to swear before God in court removed but TDs concern about banks, vulture fundsMinister insists courts reform legislation will not hinder anyone in ensuring justice servedFri Jul 31 2020 - 07:07
Call for Foley to provide clarity on school transport for 120,000 childrenFoley under pressure as concerns raised that all children will not get transportFri Jul 31 2020 - 06:59
Dáil starts six-week summer break after vitriolic exchangesLength of holidays criticised as House will not sit again until September 15thFri Jul 31 2020 - 06:51
Coronavirus: Health officials 'very concerned' after highest number of cases since May reportedTotal of 85 confirmed Covid-19 cases is highest daily number since late MayFri Jul 31 2020 - 01:15
Tánaiste says ‘no conspiracy or mystery’ in decision on State car for CoveneyVaradkar says long-term security policy that Minister have Garda transport going NorthThu Jul 30 2020 - 21:38
Wrong to give preference to special needs children whose parents go to court - TánaisteVaradkar says problem of needs assessment will not be solved by court or ‘paying lawyers’ fees’Thu Jul 30 2020 - 21:35
Tánaiste hopes reopening of pubs will be approved next weekDecision depends on the number of new cases and ‘bespoke’ guidelines for some sectorsThu Jul 30 2020 - 16:33
TDs claim Tánaiste feels ‘it is beneath him’ to attend Dáil to deal with OppositionVaradkar criticised for failing to turn up for debates on his own legislationThu Jul 30 2020 - 12:34
‘People don’t believe me when I tell them maternity leave does not exist for politicians’Martin says he will ‘follow up’ issue after SocDem TD Cairns raises ‘glaringly obviously’ barrier for women entering politicsThu Jul 30 2020 - 10:05
Perjury legislation aims to tackle insurance fraudSome politicians and business people who lied to tribunals ‘got away scot free’, says TDThu Jul 30 2020 - 08:17
Eighty five people who had Covid payment cut for leaving Ireland may get it backMinister’s announcement fails to curb Opposition criticism over airport checksThu Jul 30 2020 - 05:56
Coveney given car because of frequent visits to BelfastPrevious government argued for Coveney to keep State carThu Jul 30 2020 - 05:53
Martin adopts ‘passive stance’ on all-Ireland health, claims McDonaldSF leader’s approach ‘always about politics, not substance of the issue’, retorts TaoiseachWed Jul 29 2020 - 20:25
Taoiseach urged to rebuke colleague over ‘lazy’ public servants claimSinn Féin TD says Marc MacSharry’s remarks were ‘wrong, offensive and divisive’Wed Jul 29 2020 - 20:25
