Politics

Government won't refund inbound travellers who got Covid tests before requirement was delayed
Government won't refund inbound travellers who got Covid tests before requirement was delayed
Q&A: Who is eligible for a Covid-19 booster and when will I get mine?
Q&A: Who is eligible for a Covid-19 booster and when will I get mine?
Thousands of UK tourists set off for France to beat travel ban
Thousands of UK tourists set off for France to beat travel ban
Mother and Baby Homes: Philomena Lee and Mary Harney cases back before High Court today
Mother and Baby Homes: Philomena Lee and Mary Harney cases back before High Court today
Thursday
16 Dec 2021
NPHET recommends 5pm closing time for pubs and restaurants, Cabinet set to meet tomorrow
NPHET recommends 5pm closing time for pubs and restaurants, Cabinet set to meet tomorrow
Mary Lou McDonald says she won't be asking Gerry Adams to apologise over Christmas video
Mary Lou McDonald says she won't be asking Gerry Adams to apologise over Christmas video
People aged 40-49 to be offered Covid boosters from 27 December, three weeks ahead of schedule
People aged 40-49 to be offered Covid boosters from 27 December, three weeks ahead of schedule
EU leaders stress importance of boosters and coordinated travel rules
EU leaders stress importance of boosters and coordinated travel rules
'Drastic' NPHET recommendations not expected after today's meeting, says Minister
'Drastic' NPHET recommendations not expected after today's meeting, says Minister
The 9 at 9 Housing Minister tells readers not to ‘despair’, a bouncy castle tragedy, and NPHET meets today.
Boris Johnson faces key by-election triggered by resignation of MP over lobbying scandal
Boris Johnson faces key by-election triggered by resignation of MP over lobbying scandal
'Don't despair': Housing Minister on his 'radical' plans to solve Ireland's housing issues
'Don't despair': Housing Minister on his 'radical' plans to solve Ireland's housing issues
Wednesday
15 Dec 2021
'Violent rhetoric' within Irish anti-lockdown movement 'should not be underestimated' - report
'Violent rhetoric' within Irish anti-lockdown movement 'should not be underestimated' - report
UK to delay post-Brexit checks on goods from Ireland
UK to delay post-Brexit checks on goods from Ireland
Boris Johnson to face MPs following massive revolt against Covid-19 plans
Boris Johnson to face MPs following massive revolt against Covid-19 plans
Trump's White House chief held in contempt for defying Capitol riot probe
Trump's White House chief held in contempt for defying Capitol riot probe
Tuesday
14 Dec 2021
Leadership challenge ‘on the cards’ after Boris Johnson suffers largest rebellion
Leadership challenge ‘on the cards’ after Boris Johnson suffers largest rebellion
Different treatment for those who have got booster jab would be unfair at this stage, says Martin
Different treatment for those who have got booster jab would be unfair at this stage, says Martin
Antigen testing programme to be rolled out for early learning and childcare services from tomorrow
Antigen testing programme to be rolled out for early learning and childcare services from tomorrow
Politicians back mandatory Covid-19 certification regulations for Northern Ireland
Politicians back mandatory Covid-19 certification regulations for Northern Ireland
Cabinet approves €100 payment for all electricity customers
Cabinet approves €100 payment for all electricity customers
The 9 at 9 Boosters get a boost, ‘wild west’ for fertility treatment, and a big day for Boris.
DCC says 'no low hanging fruit' when it comes to vacant houses in the capital
DCC says 'no low hanging fruit' when it comes to vacant houses in the capital
Monday
13 Dec 2021
Booster dose gap to be reduced to three months, Health Minister announces
Booster dose gap to be reduced to three months, Health Minister announces
Sunday
12 Dec 2021
Irish trade and politics are being transformed by Brexit - but how? What can we expect in 2022?
Irish trade and politics are being transformed by Brexit - but how? What can we expect in 2022?
Boris Johnson accused of ‘culture of disregard’ for Covid rules as Christmas quiz photo emerges
Boris Johnson accused of ‘culture of disregard’ for Covid rules as Christmas quiz photo emerges
Saturday
11 Dec 2021
'A lot of people feel they’re not being listened to': What do NI's unionists want after Brexit?
'A lot of people feel they’re not being listened to': What do NI's unionists want after Brexit?
'It won't resolve anything': How likely is a post-Brexit trade war between the UK and the EU?
'It won't resolve anything': How likely is a post-Brexit trade war between the UK and the EU?
The 9 at 9 Complaints about homeless hostels surge, Omicron rise in Britain, and Charlie Bird on dealing with MND.
Friday
10 Dec 2021
Department acknowledges no legal basis for mandatory Public Services Card to access services other than welfare
Department acknowledges no legal basis for mandatory Public Services Card to access services other than welfare
No plans to change NI Covid restrictions over Christmas, says First Minister
No plans to change NI Covid restrictions over Christmas, says First Minister
Explainer: What's happening on the Russia-Ukraine border and how likely is an invasion?
Explainer: What's happening on the Russia-Ukraine border and how likely is an invasion?
Plan to take €100 off the first electricity bills of 2022 to be discussed by Cabinet next week
Plan to take €100 off the first electricity bills of 2022 to be discussed by Cabinet next week
The 9 at 9 A first-of-its-kind climate survey of Irish views, antigen-test advice for GB arrivals, and Smollett found guilty.
Thursday
9 Dec 2021
Mandatory hotel quarantine signed back into law amid Omicron concerns
Mandatory hotel quarantine signed back into law amid Omicron concerns
'It's a little bit shambolic': Hundreds turned away after two Dublin walk-in centres reach capacity
'It's a little bit shambolic': Hundreds turned away after two Dublin walk-in centres reach capacity
Govt says it was 'too complicated' to bring in targeted hospitality supports and instead extends EWSS
Govt says it was 'too complicated' to bring in targeted hospitality supports and instead extends EWSS
Inquiry into Number 10 party claims could be widened to other events, warns UK Cabinet minister
Inquiry into Number 10 party claims could be widened to other events, warns UK Cabinet minister
The 9 at 9 A booster boost, a Tory party party, and a Capitol riot legal row.
GSOC: Government must give greater protections to Irish whistleblowers
GSOC: Government must give greater protections to Irish whistleblowers