Politics

Tánaiste told senior Facebook executives that Ireland 'committed to low tax' before OECD deal
Tánaiste told senior Facebook executives that Ireland 'committed to low tax' before OECD deal
Taoiseach suggests FF councillors should not have voted against housing motions alongside Sinn Féin
Taoiseach suggests FF councillors should not have voted against housing motions alongside Sinn Féin
Tuesday
22 Feb 2022
Stardust campaigners call for jurors to be paid using portion of €8 million budget
Stardust campaigners call for jurors to be paid using portion of €8 million budget
Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan was not 'treated like a criminal', says Taoiseach
Former EU Commissioner Phil Hogan was not 'treated like a criminal', says Taoiseach
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Burials Bill: New law will allow for Tuam mother and baby home and other sites to be excavated
Burials Bill: New law will allow for Tuam mother and baby home and other sites to be excavated
'Banter can happen': Taoiseach won't confront minister or civil servant about war of words in pub
'Banter can happen': Taoiseach won't confront minister or civil servant about war of words in pub
Energy prices: Taoiseach says 'sanctions will have impacts... there's no getting away from it'
Energy prices: Taoiseach says 'sanctions will have impacts... there's no getting away from it'
'These are difficult hours for Europe': Taoiseach meets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin
'These are difficult hours for Europe': Taoiseach meets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Berlin
Burials Bill will be published today, paving the way for Tuam site to finally be excavated
Burials Bill will be published today, paving the way for Tuam site to finally be excavated
Monday
21 Feb 2022
'If cattle were dying, not humans, there would be action': Citizens' assembly on drugs delayed
'If cattle were dying, not humans, there would be action': Citizens' assembly on drugs delayed
Phil Hogan may seek compensation over resignation during golfgate saga
Phil Hogan may seek compensation over resignation during golfgate saga
Coalition leaders to discuss changes to mandatory mask-wearing rules
Coalition leaders to discuss changes to mandatory mask-wearing rules
Sunday
20 Feb 2022
Russia is 'on brink' of invading Ukraine, US warns despite ongoing talks
Russia is 'on brink' of invading Ukraine, US warns despite ongoing talks
Irish embassy in Ukraine 'working through the night' to get surrogate babies home, says Coveney
Irish embassy in Ukraine 'working through the night' to get surrogate babies home, says Coveney
Tributes paid to DUP's Christopher Stalford, who passed away suddenly aged 39
Tributes paid to DUP's Christopher Stalford, who passed away suddenly aged 39
The 9 at 9 Macron to speak with Putin, new boats for Revenue and Dermot Bannon’s retrofitting advice.
Saturday
19 Feb 2022
The Explainer: How did a truckers’ protest in Canada spread to other countries?
The Explainer: How did a truckers’ protest in Canada spread to other countries?
Nurse to be appointed to National Oversight Committee on Drugs after row over membership
Nurse to be appointed to National Oversight Committee on Drugs after row over membership
Russian troops on the border with Ukraine are 'poised to strike', says US defence secretary
Russian troops on the border with Ukraine are 'poised to strike', says US defence secretary
The 9 at 9 Ukraine tensions ratchet up, Storm Eunice clean-up begins and new claims lodged at CervicalCheck Tribunal.
Irish soldiers to stay in war-torn Mali for now despite French announcement of troop withdrawal
Irish soldiers to stay in war-torn Mali for now despite French announcement of troop withdrawal
FactCheck: Has Sinn Féin objected to the construction of 6,000 houses?
FactCheck: Has Sinn Féin objected to the construction of 6,000 houses?
Friday
18 Feb 2022
Biden says Russia has 'made the decision' to invade Ukraine
Biden says Russia has 'made the decision' to invade Ukraine
CMO says PCR testing 'no longer needed' for most under 55s and suggests concluding NPHET
CMO says PCR testing 'no longer needed' for most under 55s and suggests concluding NPHET
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Long-awaited Burials Bill to be published next week
Long-awaited Burials Bill to be published next week
More funding for outdoor adventure activities as part of efforts to boost domestic tourism
More funding for outdoor adventure activities as part of efforts to boost domestic tourism
Thursday
17 Feb 2022
Donnelly says child scoliosis patients should receive surgery within four months under new plan
Donnelly says child scoliosis patients should receive surgery within four months under new plan
Minister 'hopeful' positive outcome can be reached to help women with severe pregnancy sickness
Minister 'hopeful' positive outcome can be reached to help women with severe pregnancy sickness
NPHET recommend end to mandatory mask-wearing in education, public transport and school settings
NPHET recommend end to mandatory mask-wearing in education, public transport and school settings
Wednesday
16 Feb 2022
Covid isolation rules and possible scale-back of testing to be discussed by public health experts
Covid isolation rules and possible scale-back of testing to be discussed by public health experts
Major security operation as Prince Charles and Camilla set to visit Co Tipperary next month
Major security operation as Prince Charles and Camilla set to visit Co Tipperary next month
Review of domestic violence refuges highlights geographical gaps and inadequate provision
Review of domestic violence refuges highlights geographical gaps and inadequate provision
EU court approves linking of funds to member states’ respect for rule of law
EU court approves linking of funds to member states’ respect for rule of law
Deferrals caused by Covid will increase hospital waiting lists this year, says Health Sec Gen
Deferrals caused by Covid will increase hospital waiting lists this year, says Health Sec Gen
Govt won't oppose hospital parking bill, but department 'working on plans' to cap daily charge
Govt won't oppose hospital parking bill, but department 'working on plans' to cap daily charge
Tuesday
15 Feb 2022
Biden says Russian attack on Ukraine 'remains very much a possibility'
Biden says Russian attack on Ukraine 'remains very much a possibility'
Taoiseach hits out at 'secret recording' but confirms HSE hiring target likely won't be met
Taoiseach hits out at 'secret recording' but confirms HSE hiring target likely won't be met
Mask wearing looks set to become optional in the coming weeks
Mask wearing looks set to become optional in the coming weeks