How did anyone know Zappone gathering complied with the rules?Q&A: AG has clarified legal situation but the guidelines seem to contain contradictionsThu Aug 05 2021 - 21:40
Government to review how envoys appointed after Zappone controversyJunior minister says he does not know if another candidate will be sought for positionThu Aug 05 2021 - 18:22
Call for roadmap for reopening arts as sector is in ‘the danger zone’Minister inquires if Covid Digital Certificate could help reopen live entertainmentThu Aug 05 2021 - 16:18
Q&A: What guidelines were in place at time of Zappone gathering?Controversy erupts over outdoor event for about 50 people at Merrion HotelThu Aug 05 2021 - 01:00
Government under pressure to clarify open-air gatherings guidelines after Zappone controversyUp to 200 permitted under regulations, Government says Attorney General advisedThu Aug 05 2021 - 01:00
Ripple effect from Zappone appointment unsettling CoalitionFormer minister may be eminently qualified for the post, but that line only gets you so farWed Aug 04 2021 - 22:06
Zappone turns down UN special envoy job after political pressureFormer minister was facing questions about both manner of appointment and hotel event she organisedWed Aug 04 2021 - 18:24
One million people to be targeted in Covid-19 booster shot planHealthcare workers and over-80s among those to receive booster under preliminary proposalsWed Aug 04 2021 - 02:54
Land Development Agency voices concern over delaysStalled deliveries of housing on State-owned land focus of board meeting, minutes revealWed Aug 04 2021 - 01:00
Pubs seek lifting of ban on use of bar counters as restaurants request later closing timeGovernment to meet hospitality industry representatives on WednesdayTue Aug 03 2021 - 21:39
Ireland overtakes ‘nearest neighbour’ UK with 72.4% of adults vaccinated, says TaoiseachTony Holohan praises young people who queued to get vaccinated against Covid-19 at walk-in centresSun Aug 01 2021 - 11:59
Return of large Croke Park crowds could hinge on fan compliance with Covid rulesFailure to wear masks could hinder aim to have 40,000 spectators at All Ireland finalsSat Jul 31 2021 - 05:00
Coveney defends decision to appoint Zappone as special envoyMinister says not informing Taoiseach of planned appointment was ‘genuine mistake’Fri Jul 30 2021 - 20:36
Attendance of 40,000 to be permitted at GAA All-Ireland finals in Croke Park‘This is an important signal of how far we have come as a country,’ says ChambersFri Jul 30 2021 - 17:02
Covid-19 vaccination programme in ‘final furlong’, HSE chief saysTaoiseach plays down prospect of further easing of restrictions before end of AugustFri Jul 30 2021 - 04:00
Taoiseach says it is up to Coveney to clarify Zappone appointmentVaradkar says Taoiseach should have been told about the planned appointment, but dismisses claims of cronyismFri Jul 30 2021 - 01:06
Restaurants targeted by ‘malicious’ fake bookings in ‘co-ordinated’ campaign, RAI saysIndustry group says opponents of indoor dining requirements are leaving negative reviewsThu Jul 29 2021 - 19:44
Taoiseach does not expect Covid-19 vaccination to be required for return to officesComments come amid suggestions a general return to workplaces may start in SeptemberThu Jul 29 2021 - 18:12
Taoiseach says attendance for All-Ireland semi finals, finals may riseAt the moment crowd sizes for matches at Croke Park are limited to 18,000 peopleThu Jul 29 2021 - 17:19
Coveney apologised for not following procedure in Zappone appointment – Taoiseach‘Lessons learned’: Envoys will not be appointed this way in future, Martin saysThu Jul 29 2021 - 12:26
Pressure on Coveney to explain circumstances of Zappone appointmentNew ‘special envoy for freedom of expression’ role raises accusations of ‘cronyism’Thu Jul 29 2021 - 03:17
Coalition to combat online misinformation about vaccinesTaoiseach signals intention to fight spread of alarming data as jabs rolled out for the youthWed Jul 28 2021 - 19:58
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
