Go-ahead likely for live events from start of next weekPlan is for indoor venues to use up to 60% of capacity for attendance by fully vaccinatedTue Aug 31 2021 - 00:01
Almost all Covid-19 restrictions to be lifted by October 22nd under Government planReturn to office work scheduled for September 20th and role of Nphet is due to be scaled backMon Aug 30 2021 - 22:49
Nphet to be ‘scaled back significantly’ from October 22ndHolohan urges ‘caution’ on after-school activities as reopening of society gathers paceMon Aug 30 2021 - 22:43
Coveney to answer questions on Zappone appointment processOireachtas committee will discuss controversy and also the situation in AfghanistanMon Aug 30 2021 - 20:25
Green Party has ‘no space for demeaning’ comments’, Ryan says after TD’s apologyLimerick City TD Brian Leddin described female councillor as ‘unhinged’ in private WhatsApp groupMon Aug 30 2021 - 16:26
Some vaccine wastage inevitable, HSE tells pharmacistsHSE responds to requests for surplus vaccines to be sent to countries in needFri Aug 27 2021 - 19:12
Minister warns delay to easing restrictions on live events would be ‘unacceptable’State’s public health team cautions that high threshold will have to be met before rules liftedFri Aug 27 2021 - 01:00
Number of Covid-19 patients in ICU highest since early April - HolohanOver 90% of over-16s must be vaccinated before restrictions are eased, Nphet saysThu Aug 26 2021 - 17:37
Vacant property tax likely under Housing For All proposalsHouse crisis plans include downsizing stamp duty discount and Fair Deal rent breakThu Aug 26 2021 - 04:35
Coronavirus restrictions likely to remain until OctoberMost over-16s must be vaccinated for Nphet to consider further easing of restrictions, say Coalition sourcesThu Aug 26 2021 - 01:00
Watchdog to examine spending on new National Maternity HospitalSpecial report may be carried out after audit is completed later this year, C&AG saysWed Aug 25 2021 - 06:31
Zappone job would have required up to 30 days’ work for first six monthsSpecial envoy role would have required two or three visits to other countries in first yearMon Aug 23 2021 - 06:00
Cabinet to proceed with reopening plans in autumn and winter despite rising Covid-19 casesCabinet to meet on Friday to finalise comprehensive plan with set timelinesMon Aug 23 2021 - 01:00
Window of opportunity to get 34 Irish citizens out of Afghanistan is closing, Coveney saysCoveney says he hopes to get the remaining Irish citizens out in the coming daysSun Aug 22 2021 - 13:58
Pharmacists in vaccination centres warn of doses going to wasteLetter tells Taoiseach of failed attempt to donate unused stock to other waiting listsSat Aug 21 2021 - 03:30
Later than expected Delta peak threatens events sector reopeningInfection levels raise concerns over reopening of live entertainment sectorThu Aug 19 2021 - 01:00
Live events: Ministers failed to agree to proposed reopening date, says Catherine MartinMinister for Culture tells industry stakeholders she expressed ‘deep concern’ to colleaguesWed Aug 18 2021 - 18:48
Politicians to push for abortion law changes as part of reviewAnti-abortion TDs to advocate for retention of three-day wait and 12-week limit of accessTue Aug 17 2021 - 19:35
Expert to review abortion laws three years after referendumTotal of 6,577 abortions last year represents slight decline on first year of service in 2019Tue Aug 17 2021 - 01:00
Ireland to provide fewer than 200 places for Afghan refugeesGovernment hopes to find capacity for more refugees as situation in Kabul worsensMon Aug 16 2021 - 21:58
Taoiseach ‘deeply concerned’ about events in AfghanistanIreland’s UN ambassador calls for Security Council to ‘stand for women of Afghanistan’Mon Aug 16 2021 - 20:21
Green Party in right place at right time for climate actionInfighting could threaten chance to persuade electorate about climate BillSat Aug 14 2021 - 01:00
Citizens ‘strongly advised’ not to book overseas trips without valid passportCoveney offers advice in letter to TDs amid complaints from constituents awaiting travel documentsSat Aug 14 2021 - 00:30
Government to establish vaccination injury compensation schemeReport recommends ex-gratia scheme for those who suffered injury from programmeFri Aug 13 2021 - 04:26
New Bill aims to allow partners be present during childbirthLegislation submitted by Aontú as party leader points to ‘ongoing difficulties’Thu Aug 12 2021 - 15:48
More frequent public transport to be part of plan to tackle climate changeTension expected over which department is responsible for reducing certain emissionsThu Aug 12 2021 - 01:00
Stark shift in Irish climate as country gets wetter and warmer, watchdog warnsFifteen of the top 20 warmest years on record in Ireland have occurred since 1990, report findsWed Aug 11 2021 - 23:55
SF TD defends tribute to hunger striker convicted of manslaughterPeople do not have to agree with ‘armed conflict’ to support party, says Ó LaoghaireWed Aug 11 2021 - 19:55
Skills shortage means Government must opt for retrofitting or new buildsUp to 20,000 specialists needed for retrofitting scheme, says climate expertWed Aug 11 2021 - 01:00
New climate plan will set out fresh targets in every sector, says Taoiseach‘The time to act is now,’ says Martin in wake of recent IPCC report on global warmingTue Aug 10 2021 - 14:32
Donohoe expresses confidence in Varadkar after Zappone event controversyMinister apologises for ‘annoyance and difficulty’ created around Merrion Hotel functionTue Aug 10 2021 - 14:27
Alleged fraud uncovered during audit of fund for survivors of institutional abuseIndependent body Caranua established to manage €110m fund to improve lives of survivorsTue Aug 10 2021 - 01:00
Climate change report ‘wake-up call’ for all governments – Sinn FéinTD says more needs to be done to facilitate those in remote areas to travel without carsMon Aug 09 2021 - 14:32
Covid hospitalisations could double by month end, Ministers warnedPatients may rise to 400 as subcommittee hears State not yet at peak of latest waveSat Aug 07 2021 - 03:30
Unflattering optics as defensive Government offers same excuse twiceMinisters in hiding around Zappone appointment and Varadkar presence at hotelSat Aug 07 2021 - 01:00
‘I probably let my guard down’: Leo Varadkar apologises for attending Merrion Hotel eventTánaiste denies that guidelines were updated after controversy arose to suit his argumentFri Aug 06 2021 - 18:39
Covid-19: Government says Ireland on ‘very uncertain’ trajectory as 1,782 cases reportedCoalition to set out plan for further easing of restrictions and return to offices later this monthFri Aug 06 2021 - 15:29
Ministers to push for resumption of First Communions and ConfirmationsDepartment of Foreign Affairs to review process of appointing special envoysFri Aug 06 2021 - 04:45
Events of last fortnight have dealt sizeable blow to the Coalition’s credibilityThe Government went into fire-fighting mode in relation to an event organised by Zappone in the Merrion HotelThu Aug 05 2021 - 20:55
Up to 200 people allowed at ‘organised’ gatherings, says Government amid Zappone controversyVaradkar confirms he was one of those who attended outdoor hotel event hosted by ex-ministerWed Aug 04 2021 - 22:35
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
RTÉ faces ‘existential’ financial crisis, Government toldFinancial problems could require broadcaster to restructure radically, consultants sayTue Aug 03 2021 - 06:00
Ministers to meet over rising hospitalisations of Covid-19 patientsHSE’s Paul Reid expresses concern about ‘slowly, continuously rising numbers’Tue Aug 03 2021 - 00:06
Fifteen nursing homes hit with Covid-19 outbreaks in all three wavesNphet expected to provide fresh advice to Government on easing of remaining restrictionsMon Aug 02 2021 - 01:00
Coveney under pressure to answer questions on Zappone jobMembers of the Foreign Affairs Committee have all requested a hearing on matterMon Aug 02 2021 - 00:30
Approval of Mother and Baby Homes redress scheme delayed until next Dáil termGovernment is working on the basis it will need €1bn to provide even ‘modest redress’ to survivors of the Mother and Baby HomesMon Aug 02 2021 - 00:00
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
Bungled Zappone appointment deflects attention from more serious issuesCabinet fails to agree redress scheme or plan for live entertainment before summer breakSat Jul 31 2021 - 00:34
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
