Politics

Dr Seána Glennon
Could it work here? Sacramento announces radical new plan to tackle homelessness
Dr Seána Glennon
Taoiseach says Ireland's reopening has been 'slowest in Europe, wisely so'
Taoiseach says Ireland's reopening has been 'slowest in Europe, wisely so'
NI political leaders hold ‘robust’ talks, co-chaired by Coveney, on Troubles legacy plans
NI political leaders hold ‘robust’ talks, co-chaired by Coveney, on Troubles legacy plans
Landlords can no longer hit tenants with 4% rent hike from today, but SF criticises delay in law
Landlords can no longer hit tenants with 4% rent hike from today, but SF criticises delay in law
Von der Leyen says Ireland’s handling of the pandemic is 'exemplary'
Von der Leyen says Ireland’s handling of the pandemic is 'exemplary'
Vast majority of portable loos removed from Dublin city centre due to 'lack of use'
Vast majority of portable loos removed from Dublin city centre due to 'lack of use'
Thursday
15 Jul 2021
Report into UN battle recommends medal for Jadotville commander but not for 33 other Irish troops
Report into UN battle recommends medal for Jadotville commander but not for 33 other Irish troops
Government aims to reopen indoor hospitality on 26 July
Government aims to reopen indoor hospitality on 26 July
115 homes in Kildare development at centre of controversy now won't be sold to cuckoo fund
115 homes in Kildare development at centre of controversy now won't be sold to cuckoo fund
Government wins vote on indoor dining laws labelled as 'discriminatory' by opposition TDs
Government wins vote on indoor dining laws labelled as 'discriminatory' by opposition TDs
Cuba lifts customs restrictions on food and medicine after unprecedented protests
Cuba lifts customs restrictions on food and medicine after unprecedented protests
Wednesday
14 Jul 2021
Micheál Martin says Fianna Fáil TDs will meet to review electoral performance after the summer break
Micheál Martin says Fianna Fáil TDs will meet to review electoral performance after the summer break
Government accused of signing away fishing rights at Rockall, Taoiseach says claim is 'absolute rubbish'
Government accused of signing away fishing rights at Rockall, Taoiseach says claim is 'absolute rubbish'
Belarus authorities raid homes and offices of journalists and human rights activists
Belarus authorities raid homes and offices of journalists and human rights activists
Digital Covid Cert call centre got 4,000 callers on first day but most hung up before speaking to an operator
Digital Covid Cert call centre got 4,000 callers on first day but most hung up before speaking to an operator
EU to launch action against Hungary over law discriminating against LGBTQ citizens
EU to launch action against Hungary over law discriminating against LGBTQ citizens
Health minister comes under cross-party pressure to reveal St Vincent's abortion figures
Health minister comes under cross-party pressure to reveal St Vincent's abortion figures
UK Government announces statute of limitations on Troubles prosecutions, including British Army soldiers
UK Government announces statute of limitations on Troubles prosecutions, including British Army soldiers
Angry Dáil exchanges over housing ahead of Cabinet meeting on Summer Economic Statement
Angry Dáil exchanges over housing ahead of Cabinet meeting on Summer Economic Statement
Mairead Enright
Opinion: The Mother and Baby Homes commission's report can't be safely used to provide redress
Mairead Enright
Councils 'deficient' at identifying Traveller housing needs, human rights commission finds
Councils 'deficient' at identifying Traveller housing needs, human rights commission finds
Tuesday
13 Jul 2021
Former ministers that breach 'cooling off period' rules could face fines under proposed reforms
Former ministers that breach 'cooling off period' rules could face fines under proposed reforms
Warm welcome for newly-elected Ivana Bacik as she takes her Dáil seat
Warm welcome for newly-elected Ivana Bacik as she takes her Dáil seat
Since the end of March, only one fully vaccinated person has been in ICU with Covid-19
Since the end of March, only one fully vaccinated person has been in ICU with Covid-19
Children under 12 won't need a PCR test when entering the State from next week
Children under 12 won't need a PCR test when entering the State from next week
Leo Varadkar says 105 minute time-limit for pubs and restaurants is 'under review' and he wants it gone
Leo Varadkar says 105 minute time-limit for pubs and restaurants is 'under review' and he wants it gone
Calls for 'mandatory' bonfire regulations in the North after teenager critically injured
Calls for 'mandatory' bonfire regulations in the North after teenager critically injured
SDLP leader names 'Soldier F' under parliamentary privilege in House of Commons
SDLP leader names 'Soldier F' under parliamentary privilege in House of Commons
Denying adopted people access to their birth certs 'could re-traumatise them'
Denying adopted people access to their birth certs 'could re-traumatise them'
People who have had Covid-19 will be able to contact a call centre to get a recovery certificate
People who have had Covid-19 will be able to contact a call centre to get a recovery certificate
Contractor at National Children’s Hospital submits 906 claims worth €446 million
Contractor at National Children’s Hospital submits 906 claims worth €446 million
'A society divided': Opposition lines up against government's indoor dining legislation
'A society divided': Opposition lines up against government's indoor dining legislation
Mother and Baby Homes: Three test cases could be used as survivors seek judicial review
Mother and Baby Homes: Three test cases could be used as survivors seek judicial review
People will have to 'buy into' compliance with new indoor dining rules, Taoiseach says
People will have to 'buy into' compliance with new indoor dining rules, Taoiseach says
Doctors’ leaders slam Johnson’s ‘irresponsible’ easing of England's Covid restrictions
Doctors’ leaders slam Johnson’s ‘irresponsible’ easing of England's Covid restrictions
Harris to seek government approval for 4,600 extra college places for upcoming semester
Harris to seek government approval for 4,600 extra college places for upcoming semester
Kevin Cunningham
Column: Lessons from Dublin Bay South
Kevin Cunningham
'The brand isn't as strong as it once was': How will Fianna Fáil react to last week's by-election result?
'The brand isn't as strong as it once was': How will Fianna Fáil react to last week's by-election result?
Monday
12 Jul 2021
Cuba blames US for unprecedented anti-government protests
Cuba blames US for unprecedented anti-government protests
Cabinet approves legislation for phased reopening of indoor dining
Cabinet approves legislation for phased reopening of indoor dining