RIP FF-FG-Green Coalition, 2020-2024 - Miriam Lord’s look back at the Government
Three taoisigh, five budgets and a global pandemic: in unprecedented times it was a government like no other
National Public Health Emergency Team
The Irish Times view on the Government’s Covid evaluation: a minimalist response
There will be criticism that the proposed process is toothless and insufficiently independent
Fifteen things to expect in Leo Varadkar’s autobiography
Former taoiseach to publish his memoirs next year in a publishing deal reportedly involving a six-figure sum
Dublin-based professor Mary Horgan named interim chief medical officer
Medic, who served on served on National Public Health Emergency Team during pandemic, replaces Breda Smyth
Covid pandemic was Varadkar’s biggest test as Taoiseach when there were few answers
Fine Gael leader at times clashed with Nphet’s public health advice and accepts government got some calls wrong
The Irish Times view on the Covid inquiry: learning lessons for a better future
The purpose of the inquiry will be to deliver a report that empowers future governments to make the best possible decisions
Shape of Covid-19 inquiry begins to emerge – but will it satisfy Opposition and public?
Ministers want the inquiry to focus on learning lessons rather than finger-pointing. The public will likely expect it to shy away from neither
Covid-19: Inquiry into Ireland’s handling of pandemic to hear from bereaved families
Coalition wants to appoint independent chair who did not have role in managing crisis
Review of how State handled Covid-19 needed, ‘but not public inquiry’, says Prof Philip Nolan
Prof Philip Nolan: ‘I don’t see the value in an inquiry as a piece of political theatre. I do see value in a genuine lessons-learned review’
Ireland has had three books on Covid but still no inquiry. What’s going on?
The long-awaited Covid inquiry should shed light on how Holohan, Varadkar, Martin and others communicated and reached their decisions
Covid-19: Government and Nphet made mistakes during pandemic, Taoiseach says
Varadkar says he ‘went too far’ in criticism of Tony Holohan in 2020 with ‘personalised’ comments
Former Nphet member expresses regret over failure in communication ahead of post-Christmas 2020 Covid surge
Philip Nolan says slide on potential Covid cases after festive period ‘created utterly the wrong impression’
Reid warns against ‘revisionism’ in State’s review of its handling of Covid-19
State’s response to pandemic under fresh scrutiny as Government prepares terms for its review
Covid pandemic response ‘depended on fear’, says former Nphet member
‘Overwhelming’ evidence for mandatory vaccination against Covid, says Prof Martin Cormican
‘Science is frequently uncertain’: Nolan defends Nphet’s slowness to masks and testing
Former member admits things could be done differently next time
‘Time to be ourselves again’: Taoiseach confirms end to almost all Covid-19 restrictions
Most limitations to lift from 6am Saturday as Ireland has ‘weathered the Omicron storm’
Up to 25% of people could be close contacts during Covid infection peak, Nphet warns
Public health team says pessimistic Omicron scenario would see over 20,000 cases a day
Covid restrictions on hospitality and households for Christmas to be discussed
Ministers and officials to consider reduced capacity for pubs and restaurants
Fintan O’Toole: The virus keeps changing. Our system for dealing with it is stuck in the past
Responsibility for management of the pandemic is fragmented and lacks accountability
Taoiseach urges those eligible to avail of Covid vaccine boosters
Martin critical of some in hospitality, entertainment sectors ignoring guidelines on certificates
Holohan seeks stronger public-health messaging as Nphet advises working from home
A 14-year-old has become the youngest person in the State to die of Covid-19, according to HSPC figures
Public’s behaviour will determine if fresh Covid-19 restrictions needed, GP says
Chief medical officer and Minister Michael McGrath says no plans yet to impose fresh curbs
Q&A: How do I know the antigen testing kit I’m buying is reliable?
Ireland’s Covid-19 strategy will now include self-administered tests that give quick results
Fewer Covid-19 deaths than expected in most optimistic scenario
Cases, hospitalisations and ICU admissions exceed Nphet projections outlined in June
Everyone likely to be exposed to Covid-19 as society reopens – consultant
Vaccination does not make people ‘bulletproof’, says Paddy Mallon
How can Ireland stop global Covid-19 vaccine inequality?
Choctaw nation gave us $170 in Famine relief in 1847. It is a timeless moral lesson
Public transport set to return to full capacity from Wednesday, Ryan says
Churches allowed to resume Communions, Confirmations ‘very quickly’ in September – Minister
September 20th to be key date for reopening, Taoiseach says
Office working and confirmations set to resume while rules on entertainment ease
Christy Moore: Catherine Martin should defy Cabinet colleagues if necessary
Singer accuses Government of giving into GAA and vintners lobby over restrictions
Covid: Ireland not reached peak of current wave, says Holohan
Number of Covid patients in ICU tripled in recent weeks, intensive care society says
Rise in Covid-19 cases a ‘real concern’ - Philip Nolan
More than 2,000 new cases in a day reported for the first time since January
Fifteen nursing homes hit with Covid-19 outbreaks in all three waves
Nphet expected to provide fresh advice to Government on easing of remaining restrictions
Ministers to push for wedding guest limit to be increased to 100
Nphet to discuss Delta variant threat; Niac advice on immunising 12-15-year-olds is ‘imminent’
No indoor summer camps is a ‘significant disappointment’, Taoiseach admits
Nphet advises cancellation of indoor camps and training over Delta variant
Hospitality groups urge Nphet role in talks on indoor reopening
Coalition facing mounting pressure for introduction of ‘vaccine passport’ antigen testing
Vaccines the only effective intervention against Covid – Hiqa
Not smoking, exercising often among may help against viruses watchdog tells Nphet
Young people should not be stigmatised for travelling abroad – students’ union
EU digital Covid certificate scheme allows for free travel within the European Union from July 19th
Covid-19: Nine further deaths and 379 new infections
Rapid tests ‘no panacea’ but have ‘important role to play’, according to Minister for Health
Martin rules out prioritising young people for Covid-19 vaccines
Taoiseach anticipates ‘between 250,000 and 270,000’ jabs to be administered next week
The at-home antigen test: What do experts think, and how do you use them?
Scientific opinion divided on reliability of home Covid-19 tests
Nphet warns public against relying on antigen tests being sold in supermarkets
Chief medical officer Tony Holohan ‘genuinely concerned’ at sale of such kits
Ireland to start testing wastewater to detect Covid-19 levels in community
Programme will measure level of coronavirus across 68 wastewater areas
Vaccination and modified behaviour point us back towards normality
Analysis: Covid-19 rates still high but not among elderly as we move to cut economic carnage
Q&A: Which Level 5 restrictions are being lifted from today?
First phase of a slow rolling back of lockdown is beginning, so what is allowed?
Changes to vaccine priority list not a reflection on any profession, Minister says
Fórsa union claims Government led school staff ‘up the garden path’ prior to reopening
Hairdressers appeal to reopen for fully vaccinated people
Move would provide ‘great boost’ to elderly and frontline staff, hairdresser group says
Covid-19: Five walk-in testing centres open to help identify asymptomatic cases
Centres located in areas with high infection rates, with four in Dublin and one in Offaly
Coronavirus: 921 new cases, 23 deaths reported as 4,931 more vaccine doses given
‘Rate of transmission still extremely high and risks to our vulnerable have not changed,’ says Glynn
Vaccination rollout in nursing homes almost complete, HSE says
Nphet warns it could be six weeks before the number of Covid-19 cases drops below 100 a day
Ryanair boss tells Ireland and EU to ‘get the finger out’ on vaccinations
Airline predicts €950m losses as Michael O’Leary urges speeding up of vaccine rollout
Covid-19: Current travel rules ‘will not stop’ all cases coming into State – Glynn
Nphet in favour of ‘any measure’ that could suppress the virus, says Deputy CMO
Clarence Hotel claims it is entitled to compensation over lockdown losses
An effect of Covid is inflammation of the brain, which is covered under its Axa policy, court hears
Covid vaccines: We may ‘follow the science’, but do we listen to what it says?
We are sorely lacking the tools to adequately address the Covid-19 challenges ahead
Coronavirus: Government may impose full Level 5 restrictions
Number of cases in community is high, and expected to rise steeply this week
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