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Covid-19: ‘Off-the-charts’ lobbying from sectors as Government plots lockdown easing

Covid-19: ‘Off-the-charts’ lobbying from sectors as Government plots lockdown easing

Inside Politics: Ministers across all three parties are keen to see as expansive a reopening as possible

Tue Nov 24 2020 - 07:39
Exiting Level 5: Ministers to push for reopening of shops, restaurants and churches next week

Exiting Level 5: Ministers to push for reopening of shops, restaurants and churches next week

Cabinet sources say Ministers will push for reopening of shops, restaurants and churches

Tue Nov 24 2020 - 03:53
Séamus Woulfe row: Judicial appointments for review over public trust concerns

Séamus Woulfe row: Judicial appointments for review over public trust concerns

Oireachtas committee to produce recommendations on how to improve system

Tue Nov 24 2020 - 01:00
Coalition party leaders agree country on track to move out of Level 5

Coalition party leaders agree country on track to move out of Level 5

Taoiseach says Government to weigh benefits of visitor restrictions when planning lockdown exit

Mon Nov 23 2020 - 21:11
How relations between Government and CervicalCheck women disintegrated

How relations between Government and CervicalCheck women disintegrated

Nothing available in tribunal that is not available in court, advocacy group tells members

Mon Nov 23 2020 - 06:00
Brexit: Coveney sounds note of caution over chances of deal

Brexit: Coveney sounds note of caution over chances of deal

Two sides under ‘huge pressure’ to clinch agreement, with key issues unresolved

Sat Nov 21 2020 - 00:46
CervicalCheck: Tribunal talks between support group and Minister collapse

CervicalCheck: Tribunal talks between support group and Minister collapse

221 Plus tells Stephen Donnelly it sees ‘no point in continuing this process’

Fri Nov 20 2020 - 21:18
HSE takes over running of Kerry nursing home in ‘chaos’

HSE takes over running of Kerry nursing home in ‘chaos’

Hiqa secures court order over Listowel home during Covid-19 outbreak

Fri Nov 20 2020 - 03:16
Politicians’ social media output could be part of any impeachment process against Woulfe

Politicians’ social media output could be part of any impeachment process against Woulfe

Previous remarks could prevent a politician from taking part in impeachment committee

Thu Nov 19 2020 - 01:30
Holohan urges people to 'work together' as senior officials clash with Nphet

Holohan urges people to 'work together' as senior officials clash with Nphet

Nphet 'media strategy' is criticised, as coronavirus-related deaths pass 2,000

Thu Nov 19 2020 - 01:05
Minister warns campaigners labs could walk away from CervicalCheck tribunal

Minister warns campaigners labs could walk away from CervicalCheck tribunal

Donnelly tells 221 Plus group of constitutional challenges to making changes sought

Thu Nov 19 2020 - 01:02
Lockdown exit plan to see ‘enjoyable and safe’ Christmas - Taoiseach

Lockdown exit plan to see ‘enjoyable and safe’ Christmas - Taoiseach

Fianna Fáil meeting hears recriminations over how party HQ ran election strategy

Wed Nov 18 2020 - 21:57
Rift over CervicalCheck tribunal deepens amid claims of ‘playing politics’

Rift over CervicalCheck tribunal deepens amid claims of ‘playing politics’

The 221 Plus support group says ‘time is up’ to resolve issues with the Government

Wed Nov 18 2020 - 14:48
Covid-19: Easing restrictions depends on next two weeks - Holohan

Covid-19: Easing restrictions depends on next two weeks - Holohan

Nphet ‘increasingly concerned’ as 366 further cases are recorded on Tuesday

Tue Nov 17 2020 - 22:36
‘Delaying would pose too great a risk’: How Ireland landed in Level 5

‘Delaying would pose too great a risk’: How Ireland landed in Level 5

For the first time, a full account of what happened in Nphet meetings can be revealed

Tue Nov 17 2020 - 18:21
Nphet warns Government of Covid-19 risk from international travel

Nphet warns Government of Covid-19 risk from international travel

Dr Tony Holohan raises concerns about rising incidence in Donegal and case amongst elderly

Tue Nov 17 2020 - 11:14
Government will not seek rest of correspondence between Woulfe and Clarke

Government will not seek rest of correspondence between Woulfe and Clarke

Coalition to deny Opposition request and resist Dáil debate on McEntee’s role in nomination

Mon Nov 16 2020 - 01:55
Cabinet to discuss basic income scheme for arts and culture sector

Cabinet to discuss basic income scheme for arts and culture sector

Footfall in Dublin museums less than 10% of what it would normally be for the summer months

Sun Nov 15 2020 - 18:30
Oireachtas role in Séamus Woulfe debacle ‘very open question’, says TD

Oireachtas role in Séamus Woulfe debacle ‘very open question’, says TD

Catherine Murphy says a bid at impeachment could become ‘very drawn-out process’

Sun Nov 15 2020 - 15:57
Holohan warns recent progress ‘at risk’ as Covid-19 numbers rising again

Holohan warns recent progress ‘at risk’ as Covid-19 numbers rising again

Six more deaths and 456 new cases reported on Saturday

Sun Nov 15 2020 - 09:39
Rise in Covid among over-65s and in nursing homes a worry, says Holohan

Rise in Covid among over-65s and in nursing homes a worry, says Holohan

Chief medical officer wrote to Government warning about problem areas

Sat Nov 14 2020 - 08:30
Government will need to look at ways to find extra money in wake of Covid crisis, says McGrath

Government will need to look at ways to find extra money in wake of Covid crisis, says McGrath

Taoiseach suggests staged approach to exiting Level 5 at the start of December

Sat Nov 14 2020 - 08:04
Brexit: Trade fears mount as breakthrough in EU-UK talks proves elusive

Brexit: Trade fears mount as breakthrough in EU-UK talks proves elusive

Talks overshadowed by turmoil in Downing Street as aides to Boris Johnson resign

Sat Nov 14 2020 - 01:57
More than 3,000 businesses ‘gone bust’ since March, Dáil told

More than 3,000 businesses ‘gone bust’ since March, Dáil told

While largely due to Covid-19 pandemic, Brexit is already ‘having an effect’ on economy

Thu Nov 12 2020 - 19:06
Irish people abroad should not book flights home for Christmas yet, Varadkar says

Irish people abroad should not book flights home for Christmas yet, Varadkar says

Ryanair condemns Tánaiste’s comments, says people can travel under EU ‘traffic light’ system

Thu Nov 12 2020 - 18:37
Covid-19: Talk in Government turns to lockdown-exit plan for Christmas

Covid-19: Talk in Government turns to lockdown-exit plan for Christmas

Inside Politics: Plan will likely see people asked to keep contacts to family members as much as possible

Thu Nov 12 2020 - 07:18
Covid-19 and Christmas: People may have to limit close contact to family

Covid-19 and Christmas: People may have to limit close contact to family

Restaurants expected to reopen in December but pubs not serving food may stay closed

Thu Nov 12 2020 - 01:00
Travel restrictions eased following changes to Covid-19 testing rules

Travel restrictions eased following changes to Covid-19 testing rules

Dublin Airport will have on-site testing facility ready for passengers ‘within days’

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 16:14
Only ‘gold-standard’ Covid test will result in restriction-free travel around Ireland

Only ‘gold-standard’ Covid test will result in restriction-free travel around Ireland

Cabinet agrees range of measures for new arrivals under EU traffic light system

Tue Nov 10 2020 - 20:08
Woulfe controversy: AG tells Cabinet judges’ clash raises ‘serious constitutional issues’

Woulfe controversy: AG tells Cabinet judges’ clash raises ‘serious constitutional issues’

Supreme Court has backed itself ‘into a corner’ over Woulfe, says former judge

Tue Nov 10 2020 - 13:52
Government urged to ‘do better’ in creation of CervicalCheck tribunal

Government urged to ‘do better’ in creation of CervicalCheck tribunal

221+ group fears Government’s actions are being ‘guided by the wishes of laboratories’

Tue Nov 10 2020 - 02:37
Brexit talks: Warning for Cabinet over Biden win leading to false confidence

Brexit talks: Warning for Cabinet over Biden win leading to false confidence

Eamon Ryan expected to update Cabinet on new EU traffic-light system for travel

Tue Nov 10 2020 - 01:41
Level 5 restrictions will remain for full six weeks, says Varadkar

Level 5 restrictions will remain for full six weeks, says Varadkar

Tánaiste told party meeting Government might discuss changes to measures in two weeks’ time

Thu Nov 05 2020 - 16:35
Fianna Fáil party meetings used to vent frustrations over Martin’s leadership

Fianna Fáil party meetings used to vent frustrations over Martin’s leadership

Analysis: ‘This is a slow bicycle race towards a [leadership] contest likely in 2022’

Thu Nov 05 2020 - 15:48
All eyes are on US, but row over GP document leak rolls on

All eyes are on US, but row over GP document leak rolls on

Inside Politics: Biden’s narrow lead over Trump expands in race for White House

Thu Nov 05 2020 - 08:33
Covid-19: Level 5 restrictions to remain ‘for full six weeks’

Covid-19: Level 5 restrictions to remain ‘for full six weeks’

Taoiseach and Tánaiste tell respective parties there will be no early easing of measures

Wed Nov 04 2020 - 23:28
Micheál Martin faces scathing criticism from Fianna Fáil TDs over defence of Varadkar

Micheál Martin faces scathing criticism from Fianna Fáil TDs over defence of Varadkar

Heated exchanges at FF meeting as Taoiseach is accused of being ‘flag-flyer’ for Tánaiste

Wed Nov 04 2020 - 23:15
Coveney says Varadkar’s defence on GP contract leak ‘credible, comprehensive and convincing’

Coveney says Varadkar’s defence on GP contract leak ‘credible, comprehensive and convincing’

Minister hopes Government can ‘move on’ after Tánaiste survives Dáil grilling

Wed Nov 04 2020 - 13:44
Taoiseach says ‘we shouldn’t jump to conclusions’ about US election result

Taoiseach says ‘we shouldn’t jump to conclusions’ about US election result

Coveney says Ireland will respect US election result regardless of who wins

Wed Nov 04 2020 - 12:10
GP contract apology: Varadkar distances himself from friend over leak

GP contract apology: Varadkar distances himself from friend over leak

Fianna Fáil, Green Party sources say they believe crisis for Tánaiste and Government will pass

Wed Nov 04 2020 - 00:45
School-admissions reform for children of past pupils may be delayed

School-admissions reform for children of past pupils may be delayed

Labour spokesman says Bill needed to correct ‘elitist’ intake rules

Wed Nov 04 2020 - 00:05
Delivering children’s hospital on time may be ‘challenging’, warns McGrath

Delivering children’s hospital on time may be ‘challenging’, warns McGrath

Review of €116bn NDP will see new costs given for large-scale projects

Tue Nov 03 2020 - 17:53
Government rejects Opposition bid for more time to question Varadkar over leaking GP draft contract

Government rejects Opposition bid for more time to question Varadkar over leaking GP draft contract

Tánaiste is expected to tell Dáil he did not act unlawfully in passing on document

Tue Nov 03 2020 - 13:59
Garda Covid-19 enforcement powers to be extended to mid-2021

Garda Covid-19 enforcement powers to be extended to mid-2021

Bill allows gardaí to inspect premises and close them temporarily for failing to comply

Tue Nov 03 2020 - 09:30
Varadkar to be questioned in Dáil over leak of document

Varadkar to be questioned in Dáil over leak of document

Martin backs Tánaiste amid fears of fresh revelations and complaint to ethics body

Tue Nov 03 2020 - 02:56
Political ethics watchdog asked to investigate leaking of document by Varadkar

Political ethics watchdog asked to investigate leaking of document by Varadkar

Coveney says there was ‘no personal gain’ for Tánaiste in passing on the document

Mon Nov 02 2020 - 22:15
Taoiseach has confidence in Varadkar amid controversy over document leak

Taoiseach has confidence in Varadkar amid controversy over document leak

Harris was not told by Tánaiste that he was sharing copy of GP contract

Mon Nov 02 2020 - 16:58
Greens call for Varadkar to give detailed Dáil account of contract controversy

Greens call for Varadkar to give detailed Dáil account of contract controversy

Tánaiste rejects article allegations that he acted unlawfully in sharing draft GP contract

Sun Nov 01 2020 - 09:17
Varadkar rejects allegations he acted unlawfully in sharing draft GP contract

Varadkar rejects allegations he acted unlawfully in sharing draft GP contract

Tánaiste says sharing draft pay deal with IMO with NAGP in 2019 was ‘not best practice’

Sat Oct 31 2020 - 21:37
Mother and Baby Home survivors can seek access to personal records

Mother and Baby Home survivors can seek access to personal records

Minister says information from commission will be available if request passes ‘two tests’

Wed Oct 28 2020 - 21:27
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