Politics

People in their 30s and 40s to be offered booster jab this month as roll-out to be accelerated
People in their 30s and 40s to be offered booster jab this month as roll-out to be accelerated
Wednesday
8 Dec 2021
Tánaiste says there will be no blackouts this winter as power stations back online
Tánaiste says there will be no blackouts this winter as power stations back online
Police will not investigate ‘rule-breaking No 10 Christmas party’ for now
Police will not investigate ‘rule-breaking No 10 Christmas party’ for now
Government says it's 'not practical' to give Dáil scrutiny to Covid emergency powers
Government says it's 'not practical' to give Dáil scrutiny to Covid emergency powers
Joe Biden warns Putin of 'unprecedented sanctions' if Russia invades Ukraine
Joe Biden warns Putin of 'unprecedented sanctions' if Russia invades Ukraine
Schools across the country advised to 'open tomorrow as usual'
Schools across the country advised to 'open tomorrow as usual'
Explainer: Why is there uproar over a Number 10 party that happened last Christmas?
Explainer: Why is there uproar over a Number 10 party that happened last Christmas?
NIAC recommends all children aged 5 to 11 should be offered Covid vaccine
NIAC recommends all children aged 5 to 11 should be offered Covid vaccine
Tuesday
7 Dec 2021
Biden and Putin square off for two-hour call as Ukraine tensions mount
Biden and Putin square off for two-hour call as Ukraine tensions mount
More than 215,000 booster appointments missed in the last two weeks, Taoiseach tells Dáil
More than 215,000 booster appointments missed in the last two weeks, Taoiseach tells Dáil
Taoiseach says funding will be made available to schools that wish to purchase HEPA filters
Taoiseach says funding will be made available to schools that wish to purchase HEPA filters
Joe Biden begins video summit with Vladimir Putin amid fears over potential Ukraine invasion
Joe Biden begins video summit with Vladimir Putin amid fears over potential Ukraine invasion
Monday
6 Dec 2021
US vows to boost military presence if Russia attacks Ukraine
US vows to boost military presence if Russia attacks Ukraine
Government confirms details of reopened PUP scheme as ministers meet hospitality representatives
Government confirms details of reopened PUP scheme as ministers meet hospitality representatives
Donal Fallon
Fear and loathing (and unbridled enthusiasm) in London: How the Treaty negotiators were greeted
Donal Fallon
Anthony Flynn's DCC seat may remain vacant if councillors can't agree on replacement
Anthony Flynn's DCC seat may remain vacant if councillors can't agree on replacement
Sunday
5 Dec 2021
New Covid measures would lift if Omicron risks don't meet 'worst fears', Minister says
New Covid measures would lift if Omicron risks don't meet 'worst fears', Minister says
Saturday
4 Dec 2021
The Treaty: Timeline of 'the most important document in Irish history'
The Treaty: Timeline of 'the most important document in Irish history'
Barry Andrews
Opinion: We know how little Ireland counts in Westminster - but UK relations still matter
Barry Andrews
Friday
3 Dec 2021
Taoiseach: Nightclubs to close next Tuesday, 50% capacity cap for indoor events and strict rules for hospitality
Taoiseach: Nightclubs to close next Tuesday, 50% capacity cap for indoor events and strict rules for hospitality
No more than four households to meet inside homes in coming weeks, public advised
No more than four households to meet inside homes in coming weeks, public advised
Thursday
2 Dec 2021
Deadline for legislating on NI legacy issues has been missed, Brandon Lewis admits
Deadline for legislating on NI legacy issues has been missed, Brandon Lewis admits
Repatriation flight arranged for Irish citizens following flight suspensions in Morocco
Repatriation flight arranged for Irish citizens following flight suspensions in Morocco
Post-Brexit, who are Ireland's biggest allies in Europe?
Post-Brexit, who are Ireland's biggest allies in Europe?
France rejects joint Channel border patrols with UK in letter to Johnson
France rejects joint Channel border patrols with UK in letter to Johnson
Public finances continue to improve as deficit narrows to €4.9 billion
Public finances continue to improve as deficit narrows to €4.9 billion
'We've had 3,400 cancellations in 3 weeks': Restaurants say Christmas trade has been 'decimated'
'We've had 3,400 cancellations in 3 weeks': Restaurants say Christmas trade has been 'decimated'
Varadkar says hospitality sector is 'taking a hit for the team' as he pledges continued supports
Varadkar says hospitality sector is 'taking a hit for the team' as he pledges continued supports
Ruling in Mother and Baby Home court cases pushed back until January
Ruling in Mother and Baby Home court cases pushed back until January
Wednesday
1 Dec 2021
Taoiseach says he's ‘not entirely comfortable’ with children wearing masks in school
Taoiseach says he's ‘not entirely comfortable’ with children wearing masks in school
Chair of expert ventilation group says Nolan's comment on HEPA filters 'defies laws of physics'
Chair of expert ventilation group says Nolan's comment on HEPA filters 'defies laws of physics'
Tuesday
30 Nov 2021
All inbound travellers to Ireland will need a negative Covid test from Friday amid Omicron concerns
All inbound travellers to Ireland will need a negative Covid test from Friday amid Omicron concerns
Pressure grows for patent waiver amid 'Covid vaccine apartheid' - so what's Ireland's position?
Pressure grows for patent waiver amid 'Covid vaccine apartheid' - so what's Ireland's position?
Saturday
27 Nov 2021
'Desperate' parents paying double to get birth certs via private companies amid registration delays
'Desperate' parents paying double to get birth certs via private companies amid registration delays
Friday
26 Nov 2021
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Johnson has 'no regrets' after French fury over migrant plan letter published on Twitter
Johnson has 'no regrets' after French fury over migrant plan letter published on Twitter
The 9 at 9 Here’s the news you need to know this morning.
Thursday
25 Nov 2021
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Open Newsroom: Ireland's post-Brexit relationship with Britain
Open Newsroom: Ireland's post-Brexit relationship with Britain
Central Bank gives green light to shared equity scheme but warns it could increase house prices
Central Bank gives green light to shared equity scheme but warns it could increase house prices