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Coveney may be in breach of FoI Act, says Labour’s Brendan Howlin

Coveney may be in breach of FoI Act, says Labour’s Brendan Howlin

‘You cannot erase history,’ states former Labour minister and architect of legislation

Fri Sept 03 2021 - 00:58
Taoiseach criticises ‘melodrama’ over Zappone envoy appointment

Taoiseach criticises ‘melodrama’ over Zappone envoy appointment

Tánaiste denies Zappone lobbied him about UN special envoy role in text message

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 21:00
Coveney says his phone was used to send messages to EU foreign ministers after it was ‘compromised’ last year

Coveney says his phone was used to send messages to EU foreign ministers after it was ‘compromised’ last year

Tánaiste apologises for failure to release texts as Cowen says Taoiseach needs to act as Zappone controversy continues

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 14:21
Coveney to face accusations of misleading committee over UN special envoy post

Coveney to face accusations of misleading committee over UN special envoy post

Texts reveal ‘apparent inconsistencies’ in Minister’s account of Zappone’s appointment

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 01:00
Varadkar and Coveney reignite Katherine Zappone controversy

Varadkar and Coveney reignite Katherine Zappone controversy

Three political protagonists still have some explaining to do on botched UN appointment

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 01:00
Texts show Varadkar knew about Zappone envoy job earlier than claimed

Texts show Varadkar knew about Zappone envoy job earlier than claimed

Tánaiste first made aware of UN special envoy post 11 days before Cabinet approval

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 00:24
Zappone contacted Varadkar about envoy role 11 days before Cabinet approval sought

Zappone contacted Varadkar about envoy role 11 days before Cabinet approval sought

Sinn Féin TD accuses Simon Coveney of changing his story about deleted texts

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 16:53
Taoiseach says he does not do Government business by text

Taoiseach says he does not do Government business by text

‘I engage with people,’ says Martin responding to report of Coveney’s deleted texts

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 14:41
Coveney casts doubt on Taliban’s efforts to portray moderate image

Coveney casts doubt on Taliban’s efforts to portray moderate image

Afghan refugee in Ireland fears for boys stranded in Kabul on visit to grandparents

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 00:00
Varadkar played no part in Zappone appointment, says Coveney

Varadkar played no part in Zappone appointment, says Coveney

Minister mentioned position to Tánaiste in text exchange 10 days before announcement

Tue Aug 31 2021 - 20:32
Mountain rescue: ‘You get people going up in shorts, t-shirts and flip-flops’

Mountain rescue: ‘You get people going up in shorts, t-shirts and flip-flops’

Lockdown has inspired people to embrace the outdoors but ill-equipped climbers are taking to the hills in pursuit of ‘Instagram moments’ costing money, volunteer time and potentially, lives

Sat Aug 28 2021 - 06:00
Phasing out of most remaining Covid-19 restrictions to begin in less than four weeks

Phasing out of most remaining Covid-19 restrictions to begin in less than four weeks

Government to press ahead with easing even if full Nphet criteria for reopening not met

Sat Aug 28 2021 - 01:00
Donaldson calls on Government to be ‘proactive’ to find agreement on NI protocol

Donaldson calls on Government to be ‘proactive’ to find agreement on NI protocol

Mechanisms exist in EU-UK trade agreement to resolve issues, Taoiseach says

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 20:41
September 20th to be key date for reopening, Taoiseach says

September 20th to be key date for reopening, Taoiseach says

Office working and confirmations set to resume while rules on entertainment ease

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 18:49
Protocol damaging Belfast Agreement not protecting it, says Donaldson

Protocol damaging Belfast Agreement not protecting it, says Donaldson

DUP leader enters meeting with Taoiseach intent on setting out reality of situation in North

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 17:27
Housing For All policy to deliver social homes ‘on scale never seen before’ – O’Brien

Housing For All policy to deliver social homes ‘on scale never seen before’ – O’Brien

Document to be launched next week with ‘massive emphasis on affordable housing’

Fri Aug 27 2021 - 16:04
Government says 75 Irish citizens and residents still in Afghanistan

Government says 75 Irish citizens and residents still in Afghanistan

Evacuation mission ended minutes after two suicide bombs killed and injured dozens outside Kabul airport gates

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 23:20
Government housing strategy needs to provide for ageing population, says Alone

Government housing strategy needs to provide for ageing population, says Alone

New model required to cater for needs of growing number of elderly, according to charity

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 21:12
Huge Covid-19 surveillance study to focus on students

Huge Covid-19 surveillance study to focus on students

TCD, UCD, NUI Galway and UCC to test 8,000 in autumn in search of early-warning system

Thu Aug 26 2021 - 19:02
Fianna Fáil MEP criticises delay to meeting over party’s poor election performance

Fianna Fáil MEP criticises delay to meeting over party’s poor election performance

Publication of review of the 2020 general election has been postponed by a week

Tue Aug 24 2021 - 12:25
Sinn Féin calls for Government to delay planned PUP cuts

Sinn Féin calls for Government to delay planned PUP cuts

Party also warns against plan to transition some recipients to jobseeker’s allowance

Mon Aug 23 2021 - 19:30
Land Development Agency may ease stalled construction of homes

Land Development Agency may ease stalled construction of homes

Up to 5,000 affordable homes could be kickstarted on privately owned sites

Mon Aug 09 2021 - 01:00
Government concedes Zappone controversy damages credibility

Government concedes Zappone controversy damages credibility

Department challenges claim Fáilte Ireland unable to get clarity on hospitality rules

Sun Aug 08 2021 - 20:58
Government confident 90% of adults will be vaccinated by September

Government confident 90% of adults will be vaccinated by September

Cowen calls on Government to ‘get back to the drawing board’ in relation to guidelines

Sun Aug 08 2021 - 20:26
Covid guidelines at time of Zappone event lacked ‘clarity’ - Taoiseach

Covid guidelines at time of Zappone event lacked ‘clarity’ - Taoiseach

Micheál Martin makes first public comment about Merrion Hotel event

Sun Aug 08 2021 - 15:22
Ireland's new food strategy targets quality and doubles down on sustainability

Ireland's new food strategy targets quality and doubles down on sustainability

Sustainability is the buzzword of the Food Vision 2030 plan for agrifood export expansion

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00
Harry McGee: Dutchification of Irish politics inevitable

Harry McGee: Dutchification of Irish politics inevitable

Fragmentation of electoral landscape to come more into play as Sinn Féin advances

Sat Aug 07 2021 - 01:00
Rights law experts concerned executive power on Covid delegated to Nphet

Rights law experts concerned executive power on Covid delegated to Nphet

TCD group describe ‘significant lack of transparency’ in key decisions during pandemic

Wed Aug 04 2021 - 00:19
Heatwave underscores need for State to secure water resources

Heatwave underscores need for State to secure water resources

‘Reality is somebody is going to have to advance a serious amount of money to Irish Water’

Sat Jul 24 2021 - 01:00
Des O’Malley ‘served this country by standing by the Republic’, funeral service told

Des O’Malley ‘served this country by standing by the Republic’, funeral service told

Progressive Democrats founder believed in ‘principles that are eternal truths’, Mary Harney tells congregation

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 16:03
Concerns housing plan had been rushed led to delay in publication

Concerns housing plan had been rushed led to delay in publication

Housing for All publication is held back until late August or early September by Government

Fri Jul 23 2021 - 07:02
Delay to Government housing plan seen as setback

Delay to Government housing plan seen as setback

TDs criticise failure to publish plan that had been due next week

Thu Jul 22 2021 - 15:44
Convincing UK to reverse amnesty proposals will be ‘challenging’ – Taoiseach

Convincing UK to reverse amnesty proposals will be ‘challenging’ – Taoiseach

Micheál Martin says those who committed murder ‘should be subject to justice’

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 18:00
Coronavirus: 1,378 new cases confirmed in Republic as Glynn issues warning over rising incidence rate

Coronavirus: 1,378 new cases confirmed in Republic as Glynn issues warning over rising incidence rate

Cases of Covid-19 could peak at 4,000 a day due to Delta, says Varadkar

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 17:40
Fianna Fáil TDs rally to support Taoiseach's leadership, for now

Fianna Fáil TDs rally to support Taoiseach's leadership, for now

Alliance of Fianna Fáil TDs do not believe he will lead party into next election

Wed Jul 21 2021 - 03:33
Inhumane slaughter of horses ‘does not happen in Ireland’

Inhumane slaughter of horses ‘does not happen in Ireland’

Department of Agriculture officials comment on BBC documentary at Dáil committee

Tue Jul 20 2021 - 13:21
Labour's positive campaign strategy pays off in byelection win

Labour's positive campaign strategy pays off in byelection win

Bacik may have been ‘ideal candidate’ but there are signs Alan Kelly is making progress

Mon Jul 19 2021 - 02:00
‘We ain’t going back’: what lies ahead for Ireland’s bogs?

‘We ain’t going back’: what lies ahead for Ireland’s bogs?

The rapid shutdown of the peat industry has brought a new focus on clean energy, though some workers are concerned about how the ‘just transition’ is managed

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 01:00
Spending levels to underline Government’s commitment to housing - McGrath

Spending levels to underline Government’s commitment to housing - McGrath

Investment in area to be key contributor to substantial rise in capital expenditure

Thu Jul 15 2021 - 14:07
‘Leaking and sniping’ by Fianna Fáil TDs poses greatest threat to party – Martin

‘Leaking and sniping’ by Fianna Fáil TDs poses greatest threat to party – Martin

Taoiseach proposes ‘think-in’ meeting in September to discuss election performances

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 22:23
People with Irish names report corrupted spellings on digital Covid cert

People with Irish names report corrupted spellings on digital Covid cert

Conradh na Gaeilge director says incorrect spelling will not be accepted at airports

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 13:15
Scramble to defend plan for reopening indoor hospitality amid confusion over GPs' role

Scramble to defend plan for reopening indoor hospitality amid confusion over GPs' role

Ministers forced to issue several corrections over use of Covid cert for indoor dining

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 06:24
Councillors’ body does ‘not condone’ behaviour alleged in Prime Time Investigates

Councillors’ body does ‘not condone’ behaviour alleged in Prime Time Investigates

Councillors alleged to have claimed expenses for gatherings in different locations happening at same time

Wed Jul 14 2021 - 00:28
‘Confusion and inconsistency’: Opposition criticises plan to reopen indoor hospitality

‘Confusion and inconsistency’: Opposition criticises plan to reopen indoor hospitality

Government hopes to bring Bill before Dáil today to allow reopening begin by July 26th

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 19:03
McGrath criticised for comparing Covid certificates to Nazi Germany

McGrath criticised for comparing Covid certificates to Nazi Germany

Auschwitz Memorial shares seven-part online Holocaust course with Independent TD

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 15:18
Letters from doctors are part of Government plan for hospitality reopening

Letters from doctors are part of Government plan for hospitality reopening

Anger that no prior notice of announcement regarding use of letter was provided to GPs

Tue Jul 13 2021 - 11:38
Four FF members of Cabinet say Martin should lead party into next general election

Four FF members of Cabinet say Martin should lead party into next general election

Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue calls on internal Fianna Fáil critics to ‘cop on’

Mon Jul 12 2021 - 22:03
A heave against Micheál Martin? Fianna Fáil TDs worried, but not ready to act

A heave against Micheál Martin? Fianna Fáil TDs worried, but not ready to act

Growing number of TDs want Martin to step down before the next election

Mon Jul 12 2021 - 19:34
Fianna Fáil’s 2020 election postmortem still not delivered

Fianna Fáil’s 2020 election postmortem still not delivered

Party TDs express disappointment at slowness of report and poor byelection showing

Sun Jul 11 2021 - 20:56
Bacik wins byelection comfortably as most voters stay at home

Bacik wins byelection comfortably as most voters stay at home

Some Fianna Fáil TDs say party’s worst ever performance raises leadership questions

Sat Jul 10 2021 - 01:00
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