Politics

Stormont Assembly to be recalled over Omicron surge
Stormont Assembly to be recalled over Omicron surge
Golfgate trial hears 'the public was whipped up into hysteria' and 'good people had to resign'
Golfgate trial hears 'the public was whipped up into hysteria' and 'good people had to resign'
Old schools, cinemas and vacant buildings to be re-vamped into work hubs and community spaces
Old schools, cinemas and vacant buildings to be re-vamped into work hubs and community spaces
Irish corporation tax revenues set to decline from 2023 onwards, says Donohoe
Irish corporation tax revenues set to decline from 2023 onwards, says Donohoe
'Lives were ruined': State moves closer to exonerating men convicted of homosexual 'offences'
'Lives were ruined': State moves closer to exonerating men convicted of homosexual 'offences'
Wednesday
5 Jan 2022
Biden to call out Trump for 'singular responsibility' in provoking 6 January attack
Biden to call out Trump for 'singular responsibility' in provoking 6 January attack
Brazil's Bolsonaro addresses media as he's released from hospital
Brazil's Bolsonaro addresses media as he's released from hospital
No rule change for close contacts as Taoiseach warns of 'accelerating exponential growth'
No rule change for close contacts as Taoiseach warns of 'accelerating exponential growth'
Supermarkets and hauliers struggling with 'higher than normal' rates of staff shortages
Supermarkets and hauliers struggling with 'higher than normal' rates of staff shortages
Tuesday
4 Jan 2022
Schools set to re-open on Thursday as safety measures deemed 'effective and appropriate'
Schools set to re-open on Thursday as safety measures deemed 'effective and appropriate'
Ireland ranked highest in Europe for boosters as elective care may be cancelled due to Covid
Ireland ranked highest in Europe for boosters as elective care may be cancelled due to Covid
These US twins were born 15 minutes apart, but in different years
These US twins were born 15 minutes apart, but in different years
Monday
3 Jan 2022
England's education minister says classes may be merged to allow schools to stay open
England's education minister says classes may be merged to allow schools to stay open
Sunday
2 Jan 2022
Political system has 'dragged its heels' on right to die debate, says Sinn Féin's McDonald
Political system has 'dragged its heels' on right to die debate, says Sinn Féin's McDonald
DUP warn Liz Truss of ‘major implications’ unless Protocol progress made
DUP warn Liz Truss of ‘major implications’ unless Protocol progress made
Martin says Sinn Féin are in ‘destructive opposition mode’
Martin says Sinn Féin are in ‘destructive opposition mode’
Leas Ceann Comhairle concerned about govt 'lack of accountability' on Covid heading into 2022
Leas Ceann Comhairle concerned about govt 'lack of accountability' on Covid heading into 2022
Saturday
1 Jan 2022
Taoiseach ‘focused on getting work done’ rather than future role in government
Taoiseach ‘focused on getting work done’ rather than future role in government
'A step on the road': The climate action that Ireland will - and won't - take in 2022
'A step on the road': The climate action that Ireland will - and won't - take in 2022
Friday
31 Dec 2021
The year in photos: Images that tell the story of 2021 in Ireland
The year in photos: Images that tell the story of 2021 in Ireland
A 2022 preview: What we know about the big political events scheduled to happen next year
A 2022 preview: What we know about the big political events scheduled to happen next year
Minister to meet with unions next week as 'plan is for schools to reopen'
Minister to meet with unions next week as 'plan is for schools to reopen'
'Three antigen tests over three days' before PCR for under-40s who are symptomatic
'Three antigen tests over three days' before PCR for under-40s who are symptomatic
New Covid testing and isolation guidelines: Here's everything you need to know
New Covid testing and isolation guidelines: Here's everything you need to know
Taoiseach rules out reopening redress scheme for mother and baby home survivors
Taoiseach rules out reopening redress scheme for mother and baby home survivors
Thursday
30 Dec 2021
Real IRA not ‘overly active’, Ahern told Blair two weeks before Omagh bomb
Real IRA not ‘overly active’, Ahern told Blair two weeks before Omagh bomb
Biden and Putin to hold call amid growing tension over Russian troops at Ukraine border
Biden and Putin to hold call amid growing tension over Russian troops at Ukraine border
Housing shortages will increase challenges with mica redress scheme, Taoiseach says
Housing shortages will increase challenges with mica redress scheme, Taoiseach says
Wednesday
29 Dec 2021
Decommissioning demands during first IRA ceasefire ‘were pointless’
Decommissioning demands during first IRA ceasefire ‘were pointless’
'An attack on civil society': Court shuts down another human rights group in Russia
'An attack on civil society': Court shuts down another human rights group in Russia
Afghanistan is 'biggest humanitarian crisis of our time' and West must act, Gordon Brown says
Afghanistan is 'biggest humanitarian crisis of our time' and West must act, Gordon Brown says
Martin says mood in Fianna Fáil has ‘settled down’, following months of unease among some
Martin says mood in Fianna Fáil has ‘settled down’, following months of unease among some
John Hume 'literally cried on Martin McGuinness's shoulder' amid health concerns in 1994
John Hume 'literally cried on Martin McGuinness's shoulder' amid health concerns in 1994
Tuesday
28 Dec 2021
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Minister warned of 'serious risk of loss of life' at Cork halting site due to safety issues
Minister warned of 'serious risk of loss of life' at Cork halting site due to safety issues
Ibec boss warned Taoiseach that climate budget could cost economy €7.8bn a year
Ibec boss warned Taoiseach that climate budget could cost economy €7.8bn a year
New Year parties given go-ahead in England as UK splits over Omicron controls
New Year parties given go-ahead in England as UK splits over Omicron controls
British officials were 'apoplectic' after Gerry Adams was granted a US visa in 1994
British officials were 'apoplectic' after Gerry Adams was granted a US visa in 1994
Monday
27 Dec 2021
These are the winners and losers from the Irish political year
These are the winners and losers from the Irish political year
Taoiseach admits Government needs to 'work harder' to increase supports for transgender teens
Taoiseach admits Government needs to 'work harder' to increase supports for transgender teens