Brexit deal prospects improve as EU and UK agree to continue talksJohnson’s hard line on talks seen by some as a sign that he is preparing to do a dealMon Dec 14 2020 - 06:26
Brexit deal: Painfully slow progress may create some scope for compromiseNews that EU-UK talks on a post-Brexit trade deal were to continue was greeted with relief and caution in DublinSun Dec 13 2020 - 23:52
‘Test live performances’ to take place in National Concert Hall and AbbeyEvents to take place later in December, says Minister for Arts and CultureSun Dec 13 2020 - 15:08
Final effort on Brexit deal amid growing pessimism over prospectsGovernment preparing special measures to support Irish food exportersSat Dec 12 2020 - 04:28
Pat Leahy: Housing crux shows we must be a nation of geniusesBoris Johnson not the only one who wants to have his cake and eat itSat Dec 12 2020 - 01:00
A no-deal on January 1st now looks more likely than at any time since the dawn of BrexitThere is still an opening for an EU-UK trade deal, but it is closing fastFri Dec 11 2020 - 16:25
Brexit: Taoiseach appeals for compromise to secure trade dealDespite pessimism, Irish Government sources believe agreement is still possibleFri Dec 11 2020 - 01:02
Brexit: EU prepares for no-deal as sides remain 'far apart' and Sunday talks deadline setNo-deal Brexit contingency papers may be ‘on table in next 24 hours’ to avoid January chaosThu Dec 10 2020 - 06:15
Ursula von der Leyen says EU and UK positions ‘remain far apart’ after dinner with Boris JohnsonTeams to continue talks on post-Brexit trade deal and ‘we will come to a decision by the end of the weekend’, says EC PresidentWed Dec 09 2020 - 23:05
Sinn Féin’s McDonald says there will be united Ireland within 10 yearsParty leader calls on unionists to become involved in discussions on a united IrelandWed Dec 09 2020 - 20:39
Taoiseach ‘on pessimistic side’ regarding Brexit trade dealEuropean Commission chief and British PM to meet as both sides struggle to avert failureWed Dec 09 2020 - 01:24
Brexit: Johnson and von der Leyen to hold talks tomorrow in attempt to salvage dealUK and EU reach agreement on Northern Ireland protocol as Taoiseach warns of possible no dealTue Dec 08 2020 - 22:46
Cabinet told Brexit talks came close to collapseSimon Coveney warns that even with a deal Brexit will act as a drag on economic performanceTue Dec 08 2020 - 20:31
Brexit: EU shifting from compromise to no-deal preparations – CoveneyTalks need ‘political intervention from the very top’ to break deadlock, says MinisterTue Dec 08 2020 - 01:00
Brexit: EU and UK negotiators to resume talks in ‘last throw of the dice’Johnson and von der Leyen accept ‘significant differences’ remain on future trade dealSat Dec 05 2020 - 22:14
Brexit talks stall after tense week of negotiationsTwo sides split over three issues that have long prevented a breakthroughSat Dec 05 2020 - 01:22
Pat Leahy: Ireland is becoming more unequal? WrongDespite perception, State is not right-wing but exemplary in being socially democraticSat Dec 05 2020 - 01:00
The history wars: A new battleground in Irish politicsIs Brian Stanley’s tweet part of a concerted Sinn Féin effort to rewrite the Troubles?Sat Dec 05 2020 - 01:00
Covid-19: First vaccines for elderly and high-risk groups likely to be available in JanuaryRecipients first recipients likely to include elderly, high-risk groups, health staff and nursing home residentsThu Dec 03 2020 - 01:08
Anti-abortion TDs set up all-party group with aim to amend legislationGroup calls for pain relief to be given to foetuses with fatal abnormalitiesWed Dec 02 2020 - 14:56
Cabinet approves purchase of 875,000 doses of Moderna vaccineTaoiseach will give ‘some consideration’ for a dedicated Minister over roll-out strategyTue Dec 01 2020 - 17:34
Covid-19: Lockdown ends amid Ministers’ fears country set to go on the lashMany in Government are nervous about public departure from Nphet advice in plan for ChristmasTue Dec 01 2020 - 07:56
Ireland reopens: shops, churches, gyms and hairdressers open as public health experts urge caution‘Now is not the time to be socialising with friends,’ says expert, as Level 5 restrictions endTue Dec 01 2020 - 03:00
Hotels, retail, hairdressers, churches, gyms to open next TuesdayCountry will move to Level 3 restrictions with some modifications as people urged to wear masks outdoorsSat Nov 28 2020 - 13:29
Pat Leahy: Government right to exert its authority over NphetLockdown costs €1 billion a month – there was no choice but to reopen the economySat Nov 28 2020 - 01:00
Republic to move back to Level 3 as shops open from TuesdayMartin: State going as far as possible to achieve best balance in easing Covid-19 restrictionsSat Nov 28 2020 - 01:00
Restaurants and gastropubs to reopen in December under Government planCabinet sub-committee meets ahead of ‘polite showdown’ with public health expertsThu Nov 26 2020 - 22:54
Tánaiste denies telling McEntee to appoint WoulfeMinister for Justice says Varadkar told her former AG would make ‘a good judge’Thu Nov 26 2020 - 21:31
View that Woulfe appointment a perfectly legal ready-up remains intactMinister for Justice under pressure in Dáil over appointment but no killer blows landedThu Nov 26 2020 - 18:28
Decisive day as exiting lockdown, questions for McEntee on the agendaInside Politics: Minister for Justice will finally take questions from Opposition TDs today on the appointment of Séamus Woulfe to Supreme CourtThu Nov 26 2020 - 08:05
Fine Gael’s rising star Helen McEntee faces most serious crisis of her careerMinister for Justice is a skilled politician, but questions remain over Woulfe appointmentThu Nov 26 2020 - 02:39
Covid-19: Decision time on reopening plan as Varadkar questions cross-Border travelRestaurants and pubs that serve food are likely to be allowed open in DecemberThu Nov 26 2020 - 01:00
Shops, hairdressers and hotels expected to reopen next weekGovernment looking at limited reopening of social and economic lifeWed Nov 25 2020 - 00:30
Q&A: When will we know more about plans to exit Level 5?Concern that easing too many restrictions could see cases spike before ChristmasTue Nov 24 2020 - 13:42
Covid-19: Level 5 restrictions likely to be eased in two stages, as planning to roll-out vaccine beginsIrish task force will aim to inoculate population ‘urgently and comprehensively’Mon Nov 23 2020 - 03:00
‘Revenge porn’: Proposed law to introduce jail sentencesIf images are shared with intent to harm, penalty could be up to seven years in prisonMon Nov 23 2020 - 01:33
Motion seeking to impeach Woulfe to be moved in Dáil this weekLittle prospect of motion being passed in Dáil where there is little appetite for a judicial impeachment processMon Nov 23 2020 - 01:19
Health experts favour tighter Covid restrictions, the politicians less‘Big scrap’ looms ahead of reopening in wake of briefings by public health team membersSat Nov 21 2020 - 01:37
Covid crisis: Restaurants and pubs to be ‘key battleground’ in lockdown exit talksTaoiseach says Christmas will be a very different to previous years due to Covid-19Sat Nov 21 2020 - 01:24
Pat Leahy: Pragmatism wins out over WoulfeAnnoyance at Varadkar but acceptance that toughing it out is the best solutionSat Nov 21 2020 - 01:00
Ministers notified of two jobs when they approved of WoulfeOther Supreme Court vacancy likely to be filled in next few monthsFri Nov 20 2020 - 01:00
Helen McEntee says she will take questions on Woulfe controversy in Dáil but Opposition unhappyGovernment accused of ‘further evasion’ after Minister asks for her next session of oral ministerial questions to be rescheduledThu Nov 19 2020 - 21:47
Holohan urges people to 'work together' as senior officials clash with NphetNphet 'media strategy' is criticised, as coronavirus-related deaths pass 2,000Thu Nov 19 2020 - 01:05
Coronavirus: Government under pressure over reopening planDifficulty of charting a route out of Level 5 clear as business lobby criticises NphetWed Nov 18 2020 - 03:00
Government and public health team at odds on lockdown aftermathHealth experts continue to urge caution, while politicians fret over Christmas and travelTue Nov 17 2020 - 19:00
Covid-19: Government moves to take away people’s takeaway pintsInside Politics: Stephen Donnelly will propose tightening restrictions on the outdoor consumption of alcohol bought from pubsTue Nov 17 2020 - 07:35
Covid resurgence: Outdoor drinkers in groups to face €80 finesProposals to go before Cabinet as Nphet official warns of Christmas travel impactTue Nov 17 2020 - 03:04
Nphet fears Covid-19 situation in Ireland ‘deteriorating’Dr Ronan Glynn criticises ‘selfish minority’ for gathering to drink alcohol on city streetsMon Nov 16 2020 - 21:54
Covid-19: Government to ban takeaway pints for remainder of lockdownConcerns raised after footage showed crowds gathering with drinks bought from pubsMon Nov 16 2020 - 17:37
Pat Leahy: Bitter debate over Varadkar a sign of divided politics to comeSinn Féin and Fine Gael creating more polarised discourse and boxing out Fianna FáilSat Nov 14 2020 - 01:00
