Minister ‘determined’ to reduce consistent poverty rate to record lowMinister of State for Social Inclusion Joe O’Brien says he will seek to reduce rate to 2%Tue Mar 23 2021 - 01:00
Top Green Party figures break ranks to back Hazel Chu’s Seanad hopesParty indicates Lord Mayor of Dublin ‘not contesting election as Green Party candidate’Tue Mar 23 2021 - 00:02
Defence Forces to play role in running quarantine systemArrivals from 33 countries must quarantine for two weeks in designated hotels from TuesdayMon Mar 22 2021 - 22:51
April 5th may see construction resume on a phased basis and extension of 5km travel limitIf Covid-19 cases remain high travel restrictions could be expanded only to 10km or perhaps 8kmSat Mar 20 2021 - 01:32
Former MMA fighter Paddy Holohan is no longer a member of Sinn FéinTallaght councillor created controversy with remarks on his podcastsFri Mar 19 2021 - 21:00
Women’s fear impediment to promoting public transport, Ryan saysGreen Party leader urges bigger security presence on services ‘so confidence can return’Thu Mar 18 2021 - 21:06
Taoiseach says St Patrick’s Day meeting with Biden was ‘warm and upbeat’Covid-19 vaccine supply and Northern Ireland discussed during virtual bilateral meetingThu Mar 18 2021 - 01:03
US in same position as Europe on Covid-19 vaccines, says MartinUS does not necessarily have stockpile of vaccines to release to other states, says TaoiseachWed Mar 17 2021 - 20:33
Minimum unit pricing for alcohol set to be in place by ChristmasCheap drink in supermarkets and off-licences blamed for alcohol-related deathsWed Mar 17 2021 - 02:00
McDonald criticises Taoiseach for ‘arrogant’ response to her letter about VaradkarTánaiste says he is keen to have Garda investigation into leak concludedTue Mar 16 2021 - 13:08
I have seen the good side of screen time for children this lockdownTechnology provides a tool to communicate and an outlet to learn skills and be creativeTue Mar 16 2021 - 06:01
Covid-19 restrictions gap could lead to cross-Border spikes, medics warnDisappointing the two governments have not coordinated their actions better, GPs sayMon Mar 15 2021 - 18:00
Costello ‘will consider’ Greens’ reservations about court action on CetaParty discusses TD’s challenge to Government plan to ratify trade agreementThu Mar 11 2021 - 21:45
Covid-19: Key lockdown restrictions set to last until late MayNursing home visits may be possible from April 5th, main focus on schools and childcareThu Mar 11 2021 - 00:17
Anger at SF meeting over ‘edict’ ensuring woman is only Limerick candidateFormer councillor who came close to winning Dáil seat last year disappointed by moveWed Mar 10 2021 - 22:08
Vaccine supply will only improve with increased manufacturing, says MartinFine Gael party meeting hears calls to allow more people attend religious servicesWed Mar 10 2021 - 21:19
Varadkar withdraws claim that Sinn Féin has no Protestants TDs, MLAs or SenatorsSinn Féin TD Violet-Anne Wynne corrected Tánaiste on Twitter saying she is ProtestantWed Mar 10 2021 - 18:57
Two Oireachtas committees to examine CETA ahead of parliament ratificationEuropean Affairs and Enterprise and Trade committees will scrutinise agreementTue Mar 09 2021 - 21:29
Government backs retention of Rusbridger on media commissionMinister says decision was ‘not arrived at lightly’ after criticism from Máiría CahillTue Mar 09 2021 - 18:44
Government to seek revival of €2.5bn international student sectorPlan for third level forms part of three-year strategy being published by MinisterMon Mar 08 2021 - 06:00
Rusbridger should be removed from Irish media commission – Máiría CahillWoman raped by IRA figure criticises former Guardian editor over recent opinion articleSun Mar 07 2021 - 22:25
Government commitment to extend paid parents leave to begin next monthNew law will increase paid leave from two weeks to five weeksSun Mar 07 2021 - 21:22
Division in Green Party over Hazel Chu’s wish to run in Seanad byelectionParty leadership understood to be against contest by Dublin Lord MayorFri Mar 05 2021 - 18:05
The first eight days: how the coronavirus pandemic struck IrelandA small Austrian ski resort played a key role in seeding Ireland’s first Covid casesFri Mar 05 2021 - 14:00
Biden underlines support for Belfast Agreement as tensions riseDowning Street insists protocol period extension does not break international lawFri Mar 05 2021 - 00:25
Irish speakers sent to EU jobs while such roles unfilled in public service, Dáil toldSeventeen TDs take part in debate on the Irish language to mark Seachtain na GaeilgeWed Mar 03 2021 - 18:49
Flooding ‘not an issue’ at most bog rewetting sites, committee toldBord na Móna responds to farmers’ concerns by saying it is a ‘responsible land owner’Wed Mar 03 2021 - 15:50
Taoiseach speaks to Boris Johnson on 2030 World Cup joint bid proposalBid viewed in political circles as opportunity for Irish-British co-operation after BrexitTue Mar 02 2021 - 17:17
Farmers to seek assurances on effect of rewetting bogs on landsBord na Móna plans to rewet 31,000 hectares of bog to be used as carbon sinksTue Mar 02 2021 - 02:00
Construction sector ‘spin’ must be challenged, Soc Dems conference toldProf Orla Hegarty highlights need for ‘missing middle’ properties in IrelandSat Feb 27 2021 - 15:08
Fianna Fáil’s miserable week recalls bad days of 2010Coalition’s two heavyweight parties see concerns spilling over amid frustration and fearSat Feb 27 2021 - 02:00
Focused Social Democrats could face defining decision at next electionMore than 700 sign up for party’s virtual convention in indication of rising profileFri Feb 26 2021 - 17:45
Martin indicates Covid restrictions including 5km travel limit may be eased on April 5thTaoiseach tells party meeting restrictions on outdoor activity, sport, construction and travel rules could be eased on Easter MondayWed Feb 24 2021 - 21:55
Mother and baby homes recordings should be destroyed – commissionInvestigative body says it would be legally and morally wrong to retain testimonyTue Feb 23 2021 - 04:45
Dáil motion seeks to extend life of Mother and Baby Homes CommissionIt is expected the Government will oppose the Social Democrats motion but may seek a compromiseTue Feb 23 2021 - 01:37
'Living with Covid': April 5th review to weigh potential for lockdown easingLevel 5 to be extended and easing of outdoor restrictions unlikelyTue Feb 23 2021 - 01:00
Travellers should be prioritised for Covid-19 vaccinationThis small but distinct group of people in our society are more susceptible to the virusSat Feb 20 2021 - 01:00
Q&A: what’s in the quarantine legislation and why is it so complex?Legislation is quite draconian, and will deprive people of their civil liberties for 14 daysThu Feb 18 2021 - 08:45
Covid-19: Mandatory-quarantine legislation gets the Cabinet nod – finallyInside Politics: Bill comes with stiff sanctions for those who try to evade quarantineThu Feb 18 2021 - 07:30
Eamon Ryan’s smoky coal consultation meets mixed public reactionConcerns expressed about impact on fuel-impoverished householdsThu Feb 18 2021 - 01:13
Those flouting hotel quarantine rules could face fines of up to €4,000Exiting quarantine after 10 days may be permitted with a negative Covid testWed Feb 17 2021 - 23:09
Single-dose vaccine will be a game-changer, says TaoiseachJohnson & Johnson vaccine should be available in Ireland by AprilWed Feb 17 2021 - 03:03
Over 2,000 Travellers have been infected with Covid in third wavePavee Point has urged Travellers to respect rules around ‘very difficult issue’ of numbers at funeralsTue Feb 16 2021 - 21:30
New Covid-19 variants may delay schools reopening, Cabinet toldGovernment says there needs to be a ‘note of caution around mass mobility’Tue Feb 16 2021 - 19:15
Gardaí yet to speak to doctor given document by VaradkarDublin GP, a friend of the Tánaiste’s, was then the president of a rival medical organisationTue Feb 16 2021 - 01:00
End of horticultural peat to put Greens at odds with coalition partnersPeat gardening products and mushroom sectors claim they face obliterationTue Feb 16 2021 - 01:00
Late April or May before lockdown eases with month of low cases needed before changeDaily cases need to fall to 100 by mid-March and be maintained for easing of restrictions, according to sourcesFri Feb 12 2021 - 01:00
Number of public servants to rise to 370,000 over next 19 monthsMinister for Public Expenditure Michael McGrath says we will see ‘larger State’Thu Feb 11 2021 - 13:42
Arrivals to Ireland may have to book slot in quarantine hotelMinisters to consider proposals for mandatory facility for passengersThu Feb 11 2021 - 05:00
Prolonged period of lockdown ahead, Taoiseach tells party meetingMicheál Martin says UK variant keeping Covid-19 numbers stubbornly highWed Feb 10 2021 - 23:40
