‘Mass influx’ of refugees due to European war seen as potential risk to Ireland
National Risk Assessment also identifies possible threats from sabotage of undersea pipelines, terrorism and disease
Department Of Taoiseach
Ireland’s wind farms: Why 2024 is a critical year in moving towards renewable energy
If Ireland is to deliver on 2030 targets, this year is crucial and that requires joined up thinking and converting policy into action
Voluntary bodies seek ‘urgent’ intervention by Taoiseach to prevent strike
Dispute threatens to deprive thousands of service users of health and social supports
Coalition gears up for next election after unprecedented challenges
Government parties remain broadly united despite a relentlessly bleak environment
Nphet is the beast Government created, but can it be tamed?
Ministers know they need public health team’s expertise as Omicron variant emerges
Sláintecare advisory group have ‘thorough’ meeting with health chiefs
Council sought answers about concerns raised by Magahy and Keane in resignations
Irish holidaymakers in quarantine in Malta, as country does not accept HSE vaccine card
Department of Foreign Affairs liaising with Maltese authorities over Irish tourists
Officials raise possibility of post-July 19th travel constraints with Britain
Labs and pharmacies will verify Covid-19 tests for EU digital cert, travel industry told
Restaurant industry accuses Government of ignoring science on indoor dining
Government’s wider plan for reopening is due to be announced on Friday
Indoor dining bookings to be limited to six people aged over 13
Time limit of 105 minutes to apply unless two metres between tables, under new guidelines
State hits 2.5 million vaccinations earlier than expected
HSE to outline next phase of rollout which will see 400,000 vaccinations a week in June
Covid-19: Mandatory hotel quarantine to remain in place for some throughout summer
Government is working on plans for resumption of international travel
Retail, cultural sites reopening possible from May 4th ‘if we hold firm’
Government official urges vigilance while Nphet reports 423 Covid-19 cases and five deaths
Government consultants discussed ‘war room’ for Covid-19 response
Email outlines plan for ‘integrated insight centre’ that could seek data from State bodies
Officials warned Minister of implications of health post pay hike
Files show Donnelly wanted secretary general post filled quickly on permanent basis
‘I enjoyed the pub ... but we are trying to be careful because of the virus’
Dublin revellers discover regulated bars and muted streets on night out this Christmas
Restrict contacts now if visiting vulnerable over Christmas, Government says
People asked to limit contacts to ‘small circle’ and prioritise activities around ‘close group’
Restaurants urged to close if they can’t control gatherings amid warning of ‘de-facto Christmas parties’
Public urged not to ‘veer off course’ as hospitality sector reopens
Cabinet deferred removal of Greece from travel green list
Decision was due to concern that additional changes would have confused the public
Coronavirus: Government finalising ‘roadmap’ for return of safe overseas travel
Figures show decline in number of self-isolation check-up calls answered by passengers
Donohoe says Covid-19 support demands could wipe out 2020 tax take
Minister says stimulus plan must have immediate effect
Ireland’s exit from lockdown will not mean ‘return to normal life’
Daily briefing reveals 32,800 less unemployment payments issued than last week
Coronavirus: 25% of new cases arising in the community with no known link to other cases
Protest in Dublin attended by thousands posed ‘a risk to life’, Tony Holohan says
‘Stick to the guidelines’ – People warned not to gather in crowds as sunny weekend approaches
‘We’re asking you to keep the public health advice in mind, whatever your plans’
Coronavirus: People told not to make appointments to buy furniture
Public warned they should only be travelling for essential hardware
Senior civil servant warned against inquiry into scout abuse
Fears independent investigation could jeopardise pending criminal cases
Covid-19: Cocooners given designated time in Dublin parks
Other park users are asked to not visit between 1.30pm and 3.30pm
Over-70s advised not to stop and talk when outside exercising
Those cocooning told to avoid contact with other people and not to go to the shops
Coronavirus: Paid leave for some partners of healthcare workers to assist with childcare
Government wary of ‘second wave’ as it examines plan to lift restrictions
Coronavirus: Over one million people now receiving State income support
Hardware stores should open only for emergencies and deliveries, says Government
Boating and fishing no longer allowed in large parks and reserves
Liz Canavan provided updates at Wednesday’s government Covid-19 briefing
Coronavirus: Ireland is at a ‘delicate and critical point’
High level of compliance with travel restrictions over weekend - official
Coronavirus: Cross-Border travel to be monitored over weekend
Further 200 beds secured to protect residents in direct provision centres
Clarification expected soon on State examinations
Senior officials have been meeting in recent weeks to examine contingency measures
Surge in unemployment payments to more than 700,000
Free delivery of newspapers for vulnerable people by An Post begins
Coronavirus: Efforts ongoing to bring home 1,000 Irish from 86 countries
‘Fast moving and volatile’ situation sees entire regions closed off at short notice
Coronavirus: Unemployment payments to reach bank accounts by Tuesday
Up to 389,000 apply for €350 Covid-19 benefit, equivalent to a 19-month claim load
Prisons face a dilemma: A Covid-19 outbreak or releasing sex offenders
Most at-risk elderly inmates, some in their 80s, are serving sentences for sex crimes
Coronavirus: Public transport to be scaled back to 80% over social distancing
New timetables will be in place from Monday; efforts continue to bring Irish abroad home
Dublin and Stormont arrive at united front to tackle Covid-19
‘The coronavirus has no political consideration. It is neither British nor Irish, unionist or nationalist’
Gardaí remove Extinction Rebellion protesters blocking Dáil
Members of climate action group carried from gates but no arrests made
Trump visit: The challenges, protests and trade-offs
Government sighs with relief as deflated atmosphere hangs over Doonbeg
Instructions were issued for Project 2040 ads to be ‘clearly identified’
FoI request reveals strategic communications unit head wanted paid content labelled
Aughinish Alumina situation still ‘critical’, Humphreys says
Minister for Business meets senior figures in Trump administration about Limerick plant
Ireland’s Team Brexit: intellectuals, drafters, workhorses and networkers
Who are the officials leading the Irish response to UK’s departure from EU next year?
51 bullying, sexual harassment allegations made in Department of Social Protection
Government staff make 93 claims of bullying, sexual harassment since 2011
Meeting to be held over sale of Magdalene laundry to hotel group
‘All memory of what occurred in this place will be erased’ if building sold, says councillor
All eyes on Varadkar’s Cabinet as Kenny says goodbye
Inside Politics: Generation shift in Fine Gael as leader makes way for younger TDs
Government asks Brian Cowen to sit for official portrait
Painting of leader who left role in 2011 set to join portraits of 11 taoisigh in Leinster House
Noel Whelan: Enda Kenny seems intent on making mess of Brexit
Not clear how ‘all-island forum’ without unionist involvement is supposed to help calm impact of Brexit
EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier to visit Ireland on Wednesday
British government rows back on parts of plan to force companies to list foreign staff
Irish Shipping veteran and diver Des Branigan dies at 98
Crew risked their lives to keep sea supply line to Ireland open during second world war
Diarmaid Ferriter: Case for releasing State papers after 20 years is not clear cut
The move can be dressed up as a noble gesture in the direction of more transparent government but the public interest may be thwarted if issues are not addressed first
Lynch reiterates commitment to mental health services
Minister of State says €15 million dropped from mental health budget will be available in 2015
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