Politics

Former French Health Minister charged over handling of Covid-19 pandemic
Former French Health Minister charged over handling of Covid-19 pandemic
Donnelly announces establishment of Ireland's first centre for menopause
Donnelly announces establishment of Ireland's first centre for menopause
Micheál Martin escapes fireworks in Cavan as Fianna Fáil describes party meeting as 'cathartic'
Micheál Martin escapes fireworks in Cavan as Fianna Fáil describes party meeting as 'cathartic'
Taoiseach expects Fianna Fáil TDs to back Simon Coveney in confidence motion next week
Taoiseach expects Fianna Fáil TDs to back Simon Coveney in confidence motion next week
DUP threatens to collapse Stormont ‘before November’ amid NI Protocol row
DUP threatens to collapse Stormont ‘before November’ amid NI Protocol row
Explainer: The high-stakes risks for the DUP as it threatens to collapse Stormont
Explainer: The high-stakes risks for the DUP as it threatens to collapse Stormont
Thursday
9 Sep 2021
'No red flags': No clear motive behind Kerry murder-suicide
'No red flags': No clear motive behind Kerry murder-suicide
Taoiseach says EU wants 'solution' on NI Protocol after DUP leader threatens to force election
Taoiseach says EU wants 'solution' on NI Protocol after DUP leader threatens to force election
First foreigners on commercial flight fly out of Kabul since US pulled out
First foreigners on commercial flight fly out of Kabul since US pulled out
Micheál Martin insists he will take up the role of Tánaiste at the end of next year
Micheál Martin insists he will take up the role of Tánaiste at the end of next year
Fianna Fáil think-in will be very different to party meetings of previous years
Fianna Fáil think-in will be very different to party meetings of previous years
Irish MEPs criticise Poland for pushing migrants back at new border wall with Belarus
Irish MEPs criticise Poland for pushing migrants back at new border wall with Belarus
Wednesday
8 Sep 2021
Taoiseach 'has confidence' in Simon Coveney, says spokesperson
Taoiseach 'has confidence' in Simon Coveney, says spokesperson
Russia's emergencies minister dies trying to save filmmaker who slipped during Arctic drills
Russia's emergencies minister dies trying to save filmmaker who slipped during Arctic drills
Extra public health resources in place to help schools as principals 'under pressure'
Extra public health resources in place to help schools as principals 'under pressure'
'All you could hear was gunshots': Soldier on scenes at Kabul airport as civilians tried to flee
'All you could hear was gunshots': Soldier on scenes at Kabul airport as civilians tried to flee
Tuesday
7 Sep 2021
'There can be no doubt about how appointments are made': Taoiseach reacts to Coveney's apology
'There can be no doubt about how appointments are made': Taoiseach reacts to Coveney's apology
'It wasn’t a job offer': Coveney says Zappone should have been told role wasn't a 'done deal'
'It wasn’t a job offer': Coveney says Zappone should have been told role wasn't a 'done deal'
Justin Trudeau hit by small stones thrown by protesters
Justin Trudeau hit by small stones thrown by protesters
'Most polluting' solid fuels to be banned in Ireland within a year
'Most polluting' solid fuels to be banned in Ireland within a year
'A crisis in FOI': How Zapponegate highlighted crucial flaws in Ireland's transparency legislation
'A crisis in FOI': How Zapponegate highlighted crucial flaws in Ireland's transparency legislation
Monday
6 Sep 2021
UK announces further extensions on post-Brexit grace periods
UK announces further extensions on post-Brexit grace periods
Social Democrats have 'no desire' to merge with the Labour Party
Social Democrats have 'no desire' to merge with the Labour Party
Zapponegate: Ex-Minister texted Coveney to say thanks for 'incredible opportunity' in March
Zapponegate: Ex-Minister texted Coveney to say thanks for 'incredible opportunity' in March
Sunday
5 Sep 2021
Taoiseach must 'stamp his authority' and put an end to Zappone row, Fianna Fáil TD says
Taoiseach must 'stamp his authority' and put an end to Zappone row, Fianna Fáil TD says
Five members of Cabinet have downloaded app that allows encrypted messages to be wiped
Five members of Cabinet have downloaded app that allows encrypted messages to be wiped
Varadkar criticised for attending music festival in London on Electric Picnic weekend
Varadkar criticised for attending music festival in London on Electric Picnic weekend
No 10 trying to cut Nicola Sturgeon out of COP26 summit, leaked messages say
No 10 trying to cut Nicola Sturgeon out of COP26 summit, leaked messages say
Ireland hopes to use 'honest broker' image to make an impact in Security Council presidency
Ireland hopes to use 'honest broker' image to make an impact in Security Council presidency
Saturday
4 Sep 2021
‘Comprehensive’ information will clarify Zappone appointment, Taoiseach says
‘Comprehensive’ information will clarify Zappone appointment, Taoiseach says
Health minister hopeful of Budget boost for Irish cancer services
Health minister hopeful of Budget boost for Irish cancer services
'Avoid firing in the air, thank God instead': Taliban prepare for government as fighting rages
'Avoid firing in the air, thank God instead': Taliban prepare for government as fighting rages
Explainer: Why are people still talking about the Zappone/Coveney/Varadkar controversy?
Explainer: Why are people still talking about the Zappone/Coveney/Varadkar controversy?
Friday
3 Sep 2021
Sites in Dublin, Cork and Limerick included in 'largest ever transfer of State land'
Sites in Dublin, Cork and Limerick included in 'largest ever transfer of State land'
Housing supply: What changes are we likely to see in the next 18 months?
Housing supply: What changes are we likely to see in the next 18 months?
Thursday
2 Sep 2021
Donaldson tells Varadkar NI Protocol is ‘causing damage to political stability’
Donaldson tells Varadkar NI Protocol is ‘causing damage to political stability’
New short-term let regulations to be in place by next summer
New short-term let regulations to be in place by next summer
Housing for All: The measures aimed at helping single people get on the property ladder
Housing for All: The measures aimed at helping single people get on the property ladder
Vacant property tax to be introduced next year in a bid to get empty homes back on the market
Vacant property tax to be introduced next year in a bid to get empty homes back on the market
Opposition parties label government's Housing For All plan as 'unambitious'
Opposition parties label government's Housing For All plan as 'unambitious'