Politics

FactCheck: Are vaccinated people as likely to transmit Covid-19 as non-vaccinated people?
FactCheck: Are vaccinated people as likely to transmit Covid-19 as non-vaccinated people?
Did a study show a vaccinated person is every bit as likely to transmit Covid as an unvaccinated person? We test a claim made in the Dáil by Wexford TD Verona Murphy.
A TD made the claim this week, leading to the Minister for Health criticising the spread of 'anti-vax information'
We spoke to the author of the study referenced by the TD, who said the claim was incorrect
The study's results were complex and it's easy to see how messages became mixed around the findings, writes Brianna Parkins
Thursday
4 Nov 2021
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Low-cost loans and scrappage scheme to convince drivers to buy electric could be on the cards
Low-cost loans and scrappage scheme to convince drivers to buy electric could be on the cards
Agriculture, Building, Transport: Here's how sectors are expected to cut emissions by 2030
Agriculture, Building, Transport: Here's how sectors are expected to cut emissions by 2030
UK Brexit minister due in Paris for talks on fishing row as France releases impounded trawler
UK Brexit minister due in Paris for talks on fishing row as France releases impounded trawler
Wednesday
3 Nov 2021
Much-awaited Climate Action Plan finalised by Cabinet sub-committee
Much-awaited Climate Action Plan finalised by Cabinet sub-committee
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Invoking Joe Biden's support, Micheál Martin says UK triggering Article 16 would be 'reckless'
Invoking Joe Biden's support, Micheál Martin says UK triggering Article 16 would be 'reckless'
Republican win in Virginia 'shows potency of the culture wars' in US politics
Republican win in Virginia 'shows potency of the culture wars' in US politics
Coronavirus: 3,174 new cases as Holohan urges people to reduce close contacts
Coronavirus: 3,174 new cases as Holohan urges people to reduce close contacts
Minneapolis votes 'no' on replacing police department after Floyd death
Minneapolis votes 'no' on replacing police department after Floyd death
Ex-police officer and Democrat Eric Adams wins New York mayoral election
Ex-police officer and Democrat Eric Adams wins New York mayoral election
Tuesday
2 Nov 2021
No plan to reintroduce restrictions but Covid figures are 'very concerning', Donnelly says
No plan to reintroduce restrictions but Covid figures are 'very concerning', Donnelly says
Biden predicts Democratic win in Virginia but election remains too close to call
Biden predicts Democratic win in Virginia but election remains too close to call
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Princess Anne unveils stone to mark Northern Ireland’s centenary
Princess Anne unveils stone to mark Northern Ireland’s centenary
'Every second of delay makes our task that bit bigger': Taoiseach delivers Irish COP26 address
'Every second of delay makes our task that bit bigger': Taoiseach delivers Irish COP26 address
Dubliners may decide in 2024 whether they want a directly elected mayor
Dubliners may decide in 2024 whether they want a directly elected mayor
Coronavirus: 3,726 new cases confirmed as Ireland records highest daily figure since January
Coronavirus: 3,726 new cases confirmed as Ireland records highest daily figure since January
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Dáil hears there are 'no proposals' to cull cattle as 80 countries sign pledge to cut methane
Dáil hears there are 'no proposals' to cull cattle as 80 countries sign pledge to cut methane
Israel minister to meet Johnson at COP26, day after being stopped entering summit in wheelchair
Israel minister to meet Johnson at COP26, day after being stopped entering summit in wheelchair
COP26: World leaders sign up to multibillion-dollar pledge to end deforestation by 2030
COP26: World leaders sign up to multibillion-dollar pledge to end deforestation by 2030
‘Intensive’ talks to be held in fishing row after French back down on threats against UK
‘Intensive’ talks to be held in fishing row after French back down on threats against UK
Monday
1 Nov 2021
Coronavirus: 2,855 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Coronavirus: 2,855 new cases confirmed in Ireland
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
SIPO considers whether Monaghan councillor's allegedly 'racist' leaflet breaches standards
SIPO considers whether Monaghan councillor's allegedly 'racist' leaflet breaches standards
Helen McEntee returns as Justice Minister today after six months maternity leave
Helen McEntee returns as Justice Minister today after six months maternity leave
Donohoe says Ireland won't lecture US on climate obligations as Treasury Secretary visits Dublin
Donohoe says Ireland won't lecture US on climate obligations as Treasury Secretary visits Dublin
Frost accuses EU of ignoring political sensitivities in Northern Ireland
Frost accuses EU of ignoring political sensitivities in Northern Ireland
Sunday
31 Oct 2021
British deny Johnson-Macron agreement to end fishing dispute
British deny Johnson-Macron agreement to end fishing dispute
Saturday
30 Oct 2021
Les Miserables overtones as SF pivots and primes itself for government
Les Miserables overtones as SF pivots and primes itself for government
British Government ‘actively considering’ legal proceedings to challenge French fishing threats
British Government ‘actively considering’ legal proceedings to challenge French fishing threats
Larry Donnelly
Larry Donnelly: What might Tuesday’s elections in the US hold in store?
Larry Donnelly
Mary Lou McDonald: 'I want to lead as Taoiseach if you give us that chance'
Mary Lou McDonald: 'I want to lead as Taoiseach if you give us that chance'
Sinn Féin votes in favour of non-jury courts in 'exceptional circumstances'
Sinn Féin votes in favour of non-jury courts in 'exceptional circumstances'
‘Do they want a solution at all?’: O’Neill questions the UK’s red lines on NI Protocol
‘Do they want a solution at all?’: O’Neill questions the UK’s red lines on NI Protocol
Antigen tests should be free to members of the public, says Mary Lou McDonald
Antigen tests should be free to members of the public, says Mary Lou McDonald
Northern Ireland peace fund chief warns of growing alienation and further violence after Brexit
Northern Ireland peace fund chief warns of growing alienation and further violence after Brexit
HSE in talks with pharmacies about distributing antigen tests to the wider public
HSE in talks with pharmacies about distributing antigen tests to the wider public