Politics

Ukrainian ambassador urges Irish politicians to maintain pressure on Russia
Ukrainian ambassador urges Irish politicians to maintain pressure on Russia
Explainer: Was the USC meant to be a temporary measure?
Explainer: Was the USC meant to be a temporary measure?
Stormont cannot strike three-year budget amid current crisis, minister says
Stormont cannot strike three-year budget amid current crisis, minister says
Disability minister seeks independent review of HSE disability services in Northwest
Disability minister seeks independent review of HSE disability services in Northwest
Ministers who breach 'cooling-off' period before lobbying could soon be fined €25k
Ministers who breach 'cooling-off' period before lobbying could soon be fined €25k
Monday
14 Feb 2022
All Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland to be lifted from tomorrow
All Covid-19 restrictions in Northern Ireland to be lifted from tomorrow
People refused entry to pubs don't get 'adequate access to justice' under complaints system
People refused entry to pubs don't get 'adequate access to justice' under complaints system
Saturday
12 Feb 2022
FactCheck: Is the Protocol costing Northern Ireland's economy £2.5 million every day?
FactCheck: Is the Protocol costing Northern Ireland's economy £2.5 million every day?
Jeffrey Donaldson says no to chances of Protocol deal as unionists discuss pre-election pact
Jeffrey Donaldson says no to chances of Protocol deal as unionists discuss pre-election pact
'You could do it overnight': Referendum on letting TDs vote remotely described as 'unnecessary'
'You could do it overnight': Referendum on letting TDs vote remotely described as 'unnecessary'
FactCheck: Was a Fine Gael junior minister right to say one in four SHDs are subject to judicial review?
FactCheck: Was a Fine Gael junior minister right to say one in four SHDs are subject to judicial review?
Friday
11 Feb 2022
UK police send Boris Johnson legal questionnaire in No 10 'partygate' probe
UK police send Boris Johnson legal questionnaire in No 10 'partygate' probe
Group to investigate options for funding severe pregnancy sickness drug to make it more available
Group to investigate options for funding severe pregnancy sickness drug to make it more available
List of 17 candidates announced for upcoming Seanad by-election
List of 17 candidates announced for upcoming Seanad by-election
Brandon Lewis: Unionists should clarify whether they would take up Deputy First Minister role
Brandon Lewis: Unionists should clarify whether they would take up Deputy First Minister role
Explainer: Who benefits from the €200 electricity rebate and how do I make sure I do?
Explainer: Who benefits from the €200 electricity rebate and how do I make sure I do?
Cost of living: Government rejects criticism of 'universal' and 'anti-motorist' measures
Cost of living: Government rejects criticism of 'universal' and 'anti-motorist' measures
Shoot-out on Irish border remembered 100 years on
Shoot-out on Irish border remembered 100 years on
Thursday
10 Feb 2022
Mary Lou McDonald congratulates Queen Elizabeth II on 'a lifetime of service'
Mary Lou McDonald congratulates Queen Elizabeth II on 'a lifetime of service'
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Cost of living package: Public transport fares to be cut by 20% and electricity customers to get €200 credit
Cost of living package: Public transport fares to be cut by 20% and electricity customers to get €200 credit
Boris Johnson refutes former PM's assertion that he has damaged the UK's reputation
Boris Johnson refutes former PM's assertion that he has damaged the UK's reputation
O'Neill says 'real prospect' Covid restrictions will have to stay in NI due to legal issues
O'Neill says 'real prospect' Covid restrictions will have to stay in NI due to legal issues
'Government doesn't get it': Opposition parties say cost of living package won't go far enough
'Government doesn't get it': Opposition parties say cost of living package won't go far enough
Analysis: Defence Commission report sets out stark reality of Ireland's military incapacity
Analysis: Defence Commission report sets out stark reality of Ireland's military incapacity
Labour's Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of inciting mob with violent fascist conspiracy theory
Labour's Starmer accuses Boris Johnson of inciting mob with violent fascist conspiracy theory
Ireland follows Europe's lead as package aimed at surging household costs to be unveiled today
Ireland follows Europe's lead as package aimed at surging household costs to be unveiled today
Wednesday
9 Feb 2022
Detectives investigating No 10 parties to start contacting people believed to have taken part
Detectives investigating No 10 parties to start contacting people believed to have taken part
SF's Eoin Ó Broin accuses Taoiseach of 'downright lies' amid Dáil ructions
SF's Eoin Ó Broin accuses Taoiseach of 'downright lies' amid Dáil ructions
Peadar Tóibín names Soldier F under parliamentary privilege in the Dáil
Peadar Tóibín names Soldier F under parliamentary privilege in the Dáil
Explainer: Here's how the government's ambitious retrofitting grant scheme is meant to work
Explainer: Here's how the government's ambitious retrofitting grant scheme is meant to work
HSE looking into whether 'special arrangement' possible for access to severe pregnancy sickness drug
HSE looking into whether 'special arrangement' possible for access to severe pregnancy sickness drug
'Immediate steps' should be taken to protect Ireland's hedgerows, committee to hear
'Immediate steps' should be taken to protect Ireland's hedgerows, committee to hear
Government retrofitting plan doesn't go far enough for lower income families, experts say
Government retrofitting plan doesn't go far enough for lower income families, experts say
Tuesday
8 Feb 2022
'Shaggy dog' jibe made about efforts to save Boris Johnson's leadership sparks confusion in the Commons
'Shaggy dog' jibe made about efforts to save Boris Johnson's leadership sparks confusion in the Commons
Taliban in Geneva for week of talks as Afghanistan remains in humanitarian crisis
Taliban in Geneva for week of talks as Afghanistan remains in humanitarian crisis
Government announces plans for grants to cover up to 50% of cost for deep home retrofit
Government announces plans for grants to cover up to 50% of cost for deep home retrofit
'Not the view' of ministers that cost of living can be solved by switching suppliers - Taoiseach
'Not the view' of ministers that cost of living can be solved by switching suppliers - Taoiseach
A referendum to allow TDs to vote remotely is looking likely
A referendum to allow TDs to vote remotely is looking likely
Coveney: Champagne-gate pic was 'careless mistake', says in hindsight he should have raised it with officials
Coveney: Champagne-gate pic was 'careless mistake', says in hindsight he should have raised it with officials