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Commission to explore future of Irish media to be established

Commission to explore future of Irish media to be established

Minister to set out composition of ‘platform agnostic’ body and its brief

Tue Sept 29 2020 - 01:55
TDs and councillors say local Covid restrictions should be considered

TDs and councillors say local Covid restrictions should be considered

Not necessary to close down entire counties, say politicians

Mon Sept 28 2020 - 20:08
Covid-19: Seventy cases in Cork traced to local pubs and restaurants in recent weeks

Covid-19: Seventy cases in Cork traced to local pubs and restaurants in recent weeks

Further 390 cases reported as Taoiseach warns next two weeks critical

Mon Sept 28 2020 - 18:59
Fianna Fáil MEP asks Taoiseach for independent inquiry into party’s decline

Fianna Fáil MEP asks Taoiseach for independent inquiry into party’s decline

Billy Kelleher writes to Martin says voters see party as ‘antithesis to modern Ireland’

Mon Sept 28 2020 - 01:00
Covid-19: Fears grow over increased restrictions for cities and local areas

Covid-19: Fears grow over increased restrictions for cities and local areas

Ireland faces ‘critical two weeks’ in fight against virus, Minister says

Sat Sept 26 2020 - 01:08
EPA calls for nationwide ban on smoky fuels in open fires and stoves

EPA calls for nationwide ban on smoky fuels in open fires and stoves

Successive governments have committed to extend the smoky coal ban beyond Dublin

Fri Sept 25 2020 - 16:07
All third level colleges moved to Level 3, most tuition moved online

All third level colleges moved to Level 3, most tuition moved online

Additional restrictions are aimed at limiting movement of students across the country

Fri Sept 25 2020 - 16:01
HSE says all 2m flu vaccines ordered will arrive on time

HSE says all 2m flu vaccines ordered will arrive on time

While some GPs have complained about shortages, HSE says only half the order has arrived

Fri Sept 25 2020 - 14:40
Coronavirus: Warning of similar measures for other counties as Donegal moves to Level 3

Coronavirus: Warning of similar measures for other counties as Donegal moves to Level 3

Government’s elevation of Donegal comes after substantial rises in infections in county

Fri Sept 25 2020 - 01:26
Donegal to move to Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions, Taoiseach confirms

Donegal to move to Level 3 Covid-19 restrictions, Taoiseach confirms

Measures in place until October 16th as wet pubs with outdoor service allowed to remain open

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 21:12
Pitch perfect despite pooch and rave as Taoiseach visits Oliver Bond flats

Pitch perfect despite pooch and rave as Taoiseach visits Oliver Bond flats

Micheál hears how residents were hit on the double by the rave, and then the blame

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 20:47
Covid-19: Three more deaths and 324 new cases in State as ‘green list’ of countries reduced

Covid-19: Three more deaths and 324 new cases in State as ‘green list’ of countries reduced

‘Imperative’ for counties with high numbers to reduce spread of virus - Taoiseach

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 17:59
‘Twindemic’ may be averted as Covid measures dampen flu threat

‘Twindemic’ may be averted as Covid measures dampen flu threat

Southern hemisphere experience suggests double threat may not be as bad as feared

Thu Sept 24 2020 - 02:30
Covid-19: Younger and lower-paid ‘carry heavy economic burden’

Covid-19: Younger and lower-paid ‘carry heavy economic burden’

Taoiseach’s economic adviser says €9bn public investment for 2021 is an opportunity

Wed Sept 23 2020 - 21:44
Leo Varadkar is fourth Minister currently restricting movements after negative Covid-19 test

Leo Varadkar is fourth Minister currently restricting movements after negative Covid-19 test

Simon Coveney, Paschal Donohoe and Stephen Donnelly also restricting movements

Wed Sept 23 2020 - 12:09
Let coronavirus spread through under-60 population, Dáil committee told

Let coronavirus spread through under-60 population, Dáil committee told

Swedish epidemiologist advises against pinning hopes on imminent advent of vaccine

Wed Sept 23 2020 - 11:53
Covid-19: Only one in four visitors is contacted to check compliance

Covid-19: Only one in four visitors is contacted to check compliance

Concern voiced as data shows vast majority of travellers are from outside green list countries

Wed Sept 23 2020 - 01:00
Struggling HSE agrees deal with German lab to boost Covid-19 testing capacity

Struggling HSE agrees deal with German lab to boost Covid-19 testing capacity

Move to create ‘surge capacity’ after demand for swabs approaches 15,000 daily limit

Mon Sept 21 2020 - 02:16
HSE’s contact tracing service at its busiest since peak of outbreak in mid-April

HSE’s contact tracing service at its busiest since peak of outbreak in mid-April

There are now 2,000 calls per day being made to close contacts of those who have contracted Covid-19

Mon Sept 21 2020 - 01:02
Planning laws on living in heritage buildings to be reviewed

Planning laws on living in heritage buildings to be reviewed

Inflexible preservation orders a ‘disincentive’ to urban living, says Minister for Housing

Mon Sept 21 2020 - 00:49
Coronavirus: Public health experts considered idea of moving Dublin to Level 4

Coronavirus: Public health experts considered idea of moving Dublin to Level 4

NPHET members felt Government would not support more dramatic restrictions for city

Sat Sept 19 2020 - 13:32
Why are some in Fianna Fáil unhappy with Micheál Martin?

Why are some in Fianna Fáil unhappy with Micheál Martin?

Majority in FF do not want leader’s removal, but many take issue with his operating style

Sat Sept 19 2020 - 02:45
Coronavirus: Dublin to remain under Level 3 until October 10th - Taoiseach

Coronavirus: Dublin to remain under Level 3 until October 10th - Taoiseach

Taoiseach says there is a very real threat that Dublin could return to the early days of virus

Fri Sept 18 2020 - 18:40
Germany, Poland added to updated travel green list but Italy, Greece removed

Germany, Poland added to updated travel green list but Italy, Greece removed

Number of countries reduced to seven from 10 amid rising infection rates

Thu Sept 17 2020 - 19:38
‘Sickening’ negativity within Fianna Fáil must stop, party meeting hears

‘Sickening’ negativity within Fianna Fáil must stop, party meeting hears

Government Chief Whip’s report proposes giving backbench TDs more access to Ministers

Thu Sept 17 2020 - 08:21
Covid-19: Experts likely to recommend more Dublin restrictions today case as numbers rise

Covid-19: Experts likely to recommend more Dublin restrictions today case as numbers rise

Capital could be moved to Level 3 after NPHET expresses serious concerns

Thu Sept 17 2020 - 00:02
Government to hold two special meetings as Dublin heads for Level 3

Government to hold two special meetings as Dublin heads for Level 3

Covid-19 group chaired by Taoiseach to discuss the latest report from NPHET on Friday

Wed Sept 16 2020 - 21:14
Covid-19: Confusion over Dublin’s status under new pandemic plan

Covid-19: Confusion over Dublin’s status under new pandemic plan

Launch overshadowed by announcement Cabinet members were ‘self-isolating’

Wed Sept 16 2020 - 02:08
Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly tests negative for Covid-19

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly tests negative for Covid-19

Cabinet colleagues no longer required to restrict movements, Government spokeswoman confirms

Tue Sept 15 2020 - 21:40
New Covid-19 oversight group to filter advice from NPHET to Cabinet

New Covid-19 oversight group to filter advice from NPHET to Cabinet

Senior civil servant to chair group to advise on strategic economic and social policy

Tue Sept 15 2020 - 20:30
New six-month coronavirus plan imposes limits on home visits and Dublin pub reopenings

New six-month coronavirus plan imposes limits on home visits and Dublin pub reopenings

Cabinet publishes its medium-term ‘Living with Covid-19’ plan, scraps travel ‘green list’

Tue Sept 15 2020 - 12:11
Dublin faces extra restrictions including delay on pubs reopening due to fears over cases surge

Dublin faces extra restrictions including delay on pubs reopening due to fears over cases surge

Government may escalate alert level of Dublin above the rest of the State under its new plan

Tue Sept 15 2020 - 02:52
Ireland’s new Covid-19 rule levels: A guide to what they could look like

Ireland’s new Covid-19 rule levels: A guide to what they could look like

Scale of activity, visiting numbers and freedom of movement to vary with specific status

Tue Sept 15 2020 - 01:00
Right-to-die Bill will not lead to ‘slippery slope’, says Vicky Phelan

Right-to-die Bill will not lead to ‘slippery slope’, says Vicky Phelan

Phelan asks parties to allow free vote on assisted dying Bill brought by TD Gino Kenny

Mon Sept 14 2020 - 14:34
Covid-19 mid-term plan: What’s in the Government strategy?

Covid-19 mid-term plan: What’s in the Government strategy?

Plan replaces reopening roadmap and is intended to run until the end of spring 2021

Mon Sept 14 2020 - 11:26
Covid-19: Ireland faces months of restrictions including in people’s homes, says Taoiseach

Covid-19: Ireland faces months of restrictions including in people’s homes, says Taoiseach

Keeping schools, colleges open the priority above pubs, aviation, sports

Sun Sept 13 2020 - 15:26
Ireland's Covid plan will see five levels, billions spent on health, public pay hikes unlikely

Ireland's Covid plan will see five levels, billions spent on health, public pay hikes unlikely

Ministers to announce framework for living with Covid-19 in next six months

Sat Sept 12 2020 - 08:55
A shared island: ‘People can’t be brow beaten into it’

A shared island: ‘People can’t be brow beaten into it’

Political parties in the Republic point to consent as cornerstone of any future change

Sat Sept 12 2020 - 01:00
Government faces 'ferocious lobbying' to ensure Dublin drink-only pubs reopen

Government faces 'ferocious lobbying' to ensure Dublin drink-only pubs reopen

Call for restrictions on households mixing but crowds could return to sporting events

Fri Sept 11 2020 - 02:00
NI First and Deputy First ministers resume joint press conferences

NI First and Deputy First ministers resume joint press conferences

Conferences suspended following controversy over republican Bobby Storey’s funeral

Thu Sept 10 2020 - 20:18
Higgins calls on people to redouble efforts to avoid infection with Covid-19

Higgins calls on people to redouble efforts to avoid infection with Covid-19

Over-use of ‘Doomsday’ language in virus messaging unhelpful, President says

Thu Sept 10 2020 - 18:57
Coronavirus: New household restrictions should be introduced in Dublin, says NPHET

Coronavirus: New household restrictions should be introduced in Dublin, says NPHET

Measure proposed to deal with high number of community transmissions in capital

Thu Sept 10 2020 - 18:04
Coronavirus: No deaths and 196 new cases, of which 107 in Dublin

Coronavirus: No deaths and 196 new cases, of which 107 in Dublin

Taoiseach cautions adults in bid to guarantee schools stay open and people continue working

Thu Sept 10 2020 - 17:54
Dissident FF TD Marc MacSharry critical of ‘teacher’ Micheál Martin

Dissident FF TD Marc MacSharry critical of ‘teacher’ Micheál Martin

Party leader criticised over dealings with the troops, where exchange leaves a lot to be desired

Thu Sept 10 2020 - 16:59
Coronavirus: People told to change behaviour amid fears Dublin cases could double every two weeks

Coronavirus: People told to change behaviour amid fears Dublin cases could double every two weeks

Public health officials now warning people living in the capital city to limit family gatherings

Thu Sept 10 2020 - 07:55
GAA, IRFU and FAI to make joint submission on reopening grounds

GAA, IRFU and FAI to make joint submission on reopening grounds

Martin says there is concern about rising Covid case in Dublin and Limerick, but rules out local restrictions for the two counties

Thu Sept 10 2020 - 02:42
Dual insurance pricing more widespread than admitted, regulator finds

Dual insurance pricing more widespread than admitted, regulator finds

Central Bank warns against ‘unintended consequences’ as Government considers ban

Wed Sept 09 2020 - 19:07
Covid-19: Restrictions on visiting other people’s homes may hit Dublin and Limerick

Covid-19: Restrictions on visiting other people’s homes may hit Dublin and Limerick

Coronavirus cases may prompt strict measures in two cities as pubs still set for reopening

Wed Sept 09 2020 - 02:36
Cabinet decides all pubs can open from September 21st

Cabinet decides all pubs can open from September 21st

Ministers say fourth proposed opening date will not be subject to change or further delays

Tue Sept 08 2020 - 21:31
Europe's longest lockdown:  Irish ‘wet’ pubs set to reopen on September 21st

Europe's longest lockdown: Irish ‘wet’ pubs set to reopen on September 21st

Cabinet expected to sign off on date amid Covid-19 fears for Dublin and Limerick

Tue Sept 08 2020 - 04:30
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