Politics

NI First Minister vows to 'resist' Westminster move to set up abortion services
NI First Minister vows to 'resist' Westminster move to set up abortion services
Thursday
29 Jul 2021
Campaign of abuse against restaurants following the rules is 'reprehensible', says Taoiseach
Campaign of abuse against restaurants following the rules is 'reprehensible', says Taoiseach
Don't expect a 'Freedom Day' but Taoiseach says lifting restrictions in September will be discussed next month
Don't expect a 'Freedom Day' but Taoiseach says lifting restrictions in September will be discussed next month
Offices likely to be in a position to begin reopening in September, minister says
Offices likely to be in a position to begin reopening in September, minister says
Wednesday
28 Jul 2021
'The benefits of vaccination exceed any risk': NIAC's Prof Karina Butler outlines advice to parents
'The benefits of vaccination exceed any risk': NIAC's Prof Karina Butler outlines advice to parents
Varadkar and Coveney 'accept responsibility' for oversight in appointing Zappone special envoy
Varadkar and Coveney 'accept responsibility' for oversight in appointing Zappone special envoy
Mother and Baby Home cases to be heard by High Court in November
Mother and Baby Home cases to be heard by High Court in November
Tuesday
27 Jul 2021
After years of raw sewage going into the Avoca River, Arklow gets green light for new treatment plant
After years of raw sewage going into the Avoca River, Arklow gets green light for new treatment plant
Information campaign to be launched as children aged 12 to 15 set to be offered jabs
Information campaign to be launched as children aged 12 to 15 set to be offered jabs
Wedding guest limit will increase to 100 from 5 August, baptisms also to resume
Wedding guest limit will increase to 100 from 5 August, baptisms also to resume
Donohoe defends appointment of Zappone as UN special envoy for freedom of expression
Donohoe defends appointment of Zappone as UN special envoy for freedom of expression
Mother and Baby Homes: Two test cases to be heard by High Court later this year
Mother and Baby Homes: Two test cases to be heard by High Court later this year
Monday
26 Jul 2021
Here is the current guidance on vaccinating children against Covid-19
Here is the current guidance on vaccinating children against Covid-19
NI Executive to meet to discuss Covid-19 relaxations and waiting list crisis
NI Executive to meet to discuss Covid-19 relaxations and waiting list crisis
Sunday
25 Jul 2021
Regulations to put indoor dining reopening on a legal footing to be published today
Regulations to put indoor dining reopening on a legal footing to be published today
Saturday
24 Jul 2021
Guidelines for indoor hospitality allows for six to a table, with closing time remaining at 11.30pm
Guidelines for indoor hospitality allows for six to a table, with closing time remaining at 11.30pm
Friday
23 Jul 2021
Group of Social Democrats members call for party leadership contest
Group of Social Democrats members call for party leadership contest
Funeral of 'person of courage and integrity' Des O'Malley takes place
Funeral of 'person of courage and integrity' Des O'Malley takes place
Varadkar says steep rise in case numbers expected but 'we won't have to reimpose restrictions'
Varadkar says steep rise in case numbers expected but 'we won't have to reimpose restrictions'
Regulations and guidance for indoor dining will be ready today or over the weekend, says Tánaiste
Regulations and guidance for indoor dining will be ready today or over the weekend, says Tánaiste
Thursday
22 Jul 2021
MP ordered to leave UK Commons after accusing Boris Johnson of repeatedly lying
MP ordered to leave UK Commons after accusing Boris Johnson of repeatedly lying
Varadkar apologises to those who have had a 'bad experience' with the Digital Covid Cert helpline
Varadkar apologises to those who have had a 'bad experience' with the Digital Covid Cert helpline
Government's new 'Housing For All' plan delayed until at least the end of August
Government's new 'Housing For All' plan delayed until at least the end of August
'Golfgate' case against current TD, former senator and two hoteliers is adjourned to October
'Golfgate' case against current TD, former senator and two hoteliers is adjourned to October
Australia PM 'sorry' for slow vaccine rollout, as Sydney records record jump in Covid cases
Australia PM 'sorry' for slow vaccine rollout, as Sydney records record jump in Covid cases
Wednesday
21 Jul 2021
Taoiseach says 'there's an obligation' on everyone to follow indoor dining rules ahead of Monday's reopening
Taoiseach says 'there's an obligation' on everyone to follow indoor dining rules ahead of Monday's reopening
Malta confirms seven passengers from Dublin flight must quarantine over 'non-compliant' HSE certs
Malta confirms seven passengers from Dublin flight must quarantine over 'non-compliant' HSE certs
People asked not to contact Digital Covid Cert helpline unless travelling within next 10 days
People asked not to contact Digital Covid Cert helpline unless travelling within next 10 days
Haiti installs new prime minister following assassination of president Jovenel Moise
Haiti installs new prime minister following assassination of president Jovenel Moise
Former minister and founder of the Progressive Democrats Des O'Malley dies aged 82
Former minister and founder of the Progressive Democrats Des O'Malley dies aged 82
Tuesday
20 Jul 2021
Time limits on indoor dining set to be scrapped, but 11.30pm closing time to remain
Time limits on indoor dining set to be scrapped, but 11.30pm closing time to remain
Taoiseach raises 'serious concerns' with Boris Johnson over British government's proposals on legacy issues
Taoiseach raises 'serious concerns' with Boris Johnson over British government's proposals on legacy issues
Stormont politicians reject UK government plans for Troubles 'amnesty'
Stormont politicians reject UK government plans for Troubles 'amnesty'
Footage of UK abattoir slaughtering racehorses 'does not happen here', Irish officials say
Footage of UK abattoir slaughtering racehorses 'does not happen here', Irish officials say
Tony Blair's 1997 Famine message was ghost-written by aides as he couldn't be contacted
Tony Blair's 1997 Famine message was ghost-written by aides as he couldn't be contacted
Johnson faces backlash over plans to make vaccine passports compulsory for nightclubs
Johnson faces backlash over plans to make vaccine passports compulsory for nightclubs
Monday
19 Jul 2021
O'Neill says it is right for UK government to intervene on NI abortion services
O'Neill says it is right for UK government to intervene on NI abortion services
Cabinet meets on Wednesday with final sign off on indoor dining reopening expected
Cabinet meets on Wednesday with final sign off on indoor dining reopening expected
Saturday
17 Jul 2021
Mask-wearing in Ireland is slipping, but compliance will likely increase as Delta rises
Mask-wearing in Ireland is slipping, but compliance will likely increase as Delta rises
Friday
16 Jul 2021
SDLP leader received death threats after naming Soldier F
SDLP leader received death threats after naming Soldier F