Politics

Biden: US soldiers could remain in Afghanistan past deadline to ensure Americans get out
Biden: US soldiers could remain in Afghanistan past deadline to ensure Americans get out
Wednesday
18 Aug 2021
'We fear what is coming': Women in Kabul speak out as Taliban takes back control
'We fear what is coming': Women in Kabul speak out as Taliban takes back control
Monday
16 Aug 2021
Tom Clonan
Tom Clonan: 'Scenes of desperation at Kabul Airport speak to the barbarity of the Taliban'
Tom Clonan
Sunday
15 Aug 2021
Trudeau calls election as he seeks to capitalise on vaccination success
Trudeau calls election as he seeks to capitalise on vaccination success
'We basically can’t walk safely into town': The state of Ireland's footpaths and walkways
'We basically can’t walk safely into town': The state of Ireland's footpaths and walkways
Seven in 10 people think live outdoor music events should go ahead this year
Seven in 10 people think live outdoor music events should go ahead this year
Saturday
14 Aug 2021
Larry Donnelly
Larry Donnelly: Exit Cuomo, enter Kerrywoman Kathy Hochul
Larry Donnelly
Friday
13 Aug 2021
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Dept Foreign Affairs 'gravely concerned' over Taliban's offensive in Afghanistan
Dept Foreign Affairs 'gravely concerned' over Taliban's offensive in Afghanistan
'I can't sleep at night': Pregnant teachers fear going back to school before they're vaccinated
'I can't sleep at night': Pregnant teachers fear going back to school before they're vaccinated
Thursday
12 Aug 2021
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Wednesday
11 Aug 2021
Dr Ronan Glynn: Getting the Covid-19 vaccine is like wearing a seatbelt in a car
Dr Ronan Glynn: Getting the Covid-19 vaccine is like wearing a seatbelt in a car
Eir to add a further 200,000 homes and businesses to its gigabit fibre network
Eir to add a further 200,000 homes and businesses to its gigabit fibre network
Tuesday
10 Aug 2021
Germany to end free Covid-19 tests in bid to incentivise more people to get vaccinated
Germany to end free Covid-19 tests in bid to incentivise more people to get vaccinated
Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo to resign in wake of sexual harassment accusations
Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo to resign in wake of sexual harassment accusations
Taoiseach hails 'hugely important' IPCC climate report following criticism of his 'silence' yesterday
Taoiseach hails 'hugely important' IPCC climate report following criticism of his 'silence' yesterday
Paschal Donohoe says he 'absolutely accepts' Leo Varadkar's explanations about 'Merrion Gate'
Paschal Donohoe says he 'absolutely accepts' Leo Varadkar's explanations about 'Merrion Gate'
'Chronic and worsening' supply crisis heaps pressure on renters as prices climb sharply
'Chronic and worsening' supply crisis heaps pressure on renters as prices climb sharply
Monday
9 Aug 2021
Labour TD Ivana Bacik apologises for attending Merrion Hotel party
Labour TD Ivana Bacik apologises for attending Merrion Hotel party
Eamon Ryan 'regrets' controversy caused by Zappone and Green Party events
Eamon Ryan 'regrets' controversy caused by Zappone and Green Party events
Sunday
8 Aug 2021
'Further clarity' was needed on guidelines after Zappone event, Taoiseach says
'Further clarity' was needed on guidelines after Zappone event, Taoiseach says
Friday
6 Aug 2021
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Varadkar insists Merrion event was lawful and was probably within Fáilte guidelines
Varadkar insists Merrion event was lawful and was probably within Fáilte guidelines
Gardaí conducting preliminary enquiries into alleged indoor gatherings at Danny Healy-Rae's pub
Gardaí conducting preliminary enquiries into alleged indoor gatherings at Danny Healy-Rae's pub
Live music allowed in outdoor settings under updated hospitality guidelines
Live music allowed in outdoor settings under updated hospitality guidelines
Thursday
5 Aug 2021
Fine Gael senator says Zappone gathering was lawful, but didn't meet Covid guidelines
Fine Gael senator says Zappone gathering was lawful, but didn't meet Covid guidelines
Merrion Gate: Taoiseach and Tánaiste called on to explain 'grubby little episode'
Merrion Gate: Taoiseach and Tánaiste called on to explain 'grubby little episode'
'Safe but spectacular': Council planning for Kellie Harrington's Dublin homecoming
'Safe but spectacular': Council planning for Kellie Harrington's Dublin homecoming
Wednesday
4 Aug 2021
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Katherine Zappone says she will not accept UN envoy role after days of mounting political pressure
Katherine Zappone says she will not accept UN envoy role after days of mounting political pressure
Legal experts call for clarity on relationship between NPHET and government
Legal experts call for clarity on relationship between NPHET and government
Tuesday
3 Aug 2021
Minister asks public and churches for patience on communions and confirmations
Minister asks public and churches for patience on communions and confirmations
Levy on disposable coffee cups to be introduced in coming months
Levy on disposable coffee cups to be introduced in coming months
Paul Murphy
Paul Murphy: 'The answer to the unemployment crisis isn't JobBridge 2.0'
Paul Murphy
Sunday
1 Aug 2021
Explainer: How does a new set of rules aim to make life tougher for rogue bankers?
Explainer: How does a new set of rules aim to make life tougher for rogue bankers?
Saturday
31 Jul 2021
Larry Donnelly
Larry Donnelly: Katherine Zappone will provide value for money as special envoy
Larry Donnelly
Friday
30 Jul 2021
‘Window of opportunity’ to resolve post-Brexit trading issues, says NI First Minister
‘Window of opportunity’ to resolve post-Brexit trading issues, says NI First Minister
Taoiseach says Covid has 'exacerbated' volume of legislation, as politicians discuss President's letter
Taoiseach says Covid has 'exacerbated' volume of legislation, as politicians discuss President's letter
Calls for three extra bank holidays in February, September and November
Calls for three extra bank holidays in February, September and November
Varadkar says indoor hospitality is 'working well' and urges compliance over bank holiday weekend
Varadkar says indoor hospitality is 'working well' and urges compliance over bank holiday weekend