Politics

Putin signs law allowing him to serve two more terms
Putin signs law allowing him to serve two more terms
Boris Johnson confirms that non-essential retail and gyms will reopen next week
Boris Johnson confirms that non-essential retail and gyms will reopen next week
Vaccine passports would be ‘nightmare’ to put into law, UK expert warns
Vaccine passports would be ‘nightmare’ to put into law, UK expert warns
Talks to take place this week to find a compromise on mandatory hotel quarantine expansion
Talks to take place this week to find a compromise on mandatory hotel quarantine expansion
Sunday
4 Apr 2021
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
'Pay us and acknowledge what happened': Mother and baby home survivors want compensation and a remembrance day
'Pay us and acknowledge what happened': Mother and baby home survivors want compensation and a remembrance day
Saturday
3 Apr 2021
Enda Kenny says it's time to 'move on' from golfgate as he rules out presidential ambitions
Enda Kenny says it's time to 'move on' from golfgate as he rules out presidential ambitions
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Why did some Irish MEPs vote against an 'urgency' proposal for the EU's Digital Green Certificates?
Why did some Irish MEPs vote against an 'urgency' proposal for the EU's Digital Green Certificates?
Friday
2 Apr 2021
Healthcare workers being vaccinated 'will be taken into consideration' in reviewing maternity hospital restrictions
Healthcare workers being vaccinated 'will be taken into consideration' in reviewing maternity hospital restrictions
ASTI says vaccine meeting with public health experts and minister was 'unsatisfactory'
ASTI says vaccine meeting with public health experts and minister was 'unsatisfactory'
UUP leader questions inspectorate probe into PSNI’s handling of Storey funeral
UUP leader questions inspectorate probe into PSNI’s handling of Storey funeral
Rapid testing to be piloted in four universities, says minister
Rapid testing to be piloted in four universities, says minister
Myanmar shuts down wireless internet services as coup protests continue
Myanmar shuts down wireless internet services as coup protests continue
Thursday
1 Apr 2021
26 states added to mandatory hotel quarantine list, including Serbia and Moldova
26 states added to mandatory hotel quarantine list, including Serbia and Moldova
Fewer than a million vaccine doses will be delivered in April, but will be caught up on in May and June, says Tánaiste
Fewer than a million vaccine doses will be delivered in April, but will be caught up on in May and June, says Tánaiste
Kelly accuses Donnelly of 'incompetence' during heated row in Dáil over Covid vaccine roll-out
Kelly accuses Donnelly of 'incompetence' during heated row in Dáil over Covid vaccine roll-out
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
PSNI chief due before policing board over decision not to prosecute after Storey funeral
PSNI chief due before policing board over decision not to prosecute after Storey funeral
'Right to disconnect' code for workers comes into effect from today
'Right to disconnect' code for workers comes into effect from today
Wednesday
31 Mar 2021
Martin and Varadkar forced to defend vaccine plan changes amid criticism from their own TDs
Martin and Varadkar forced to defend vaccine plan changes amid criticism from their own TDs
Attorney General writes to Health Minister with concerns over plans to extend hotel quarantine to more countries
Attorney General writes to Health Minister with concerns over plans to extend hotel quarantine to more countries
Bobby Storey funeral: North's prosecution service confirms review of decision not to pursue individuals
Bobby Storey funeral: North's prosecution service confirms review of decision not to pursue individuals
Portal to book vaccine appointment due to go live in April
Portal to book vaccine appointment due to go live in April
'This will benefit everyone': Health Minister suggests new vaccine plan may allow quicker reopening of society
'This will benefit everyone': Health Minister suggests new vaccine plan may allow quicker reopening of society
Hotels, restaurants and cafes to get funding to upgrade premises for outdoor dining
Hotels, restaurants and cafes to get funding to upgrade premises for outdoor dining
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Antigen testing to be significantly ramped up in schools, colleges and workplaces, says Tánaiste
Antigen testing to be significantly ramped up in schools, colleges and workplaces, says Tánaiste
Tuesday
30 Mar 2021
Explainer: Gardaí and teachers unhappy as Ireland dumps vaccine roll-out plan to follow aged-based UK model
Explainer: Gardaí and teachers unhappy as Ireland dumps vaccine roll-out plan to follow aged-based UK model
Bobby Storey funeral: O'Neill will not be prosecuted as Foster calls for PSNI chief to resign
Bobby Storey funeral: O'Neill will not be prosecuted as Foster calls for PSNI chief to resign
Government advised to add US, France, Germany and Italy to hotel quarantine list
Government advised to add US, France, Germany and Italy to hotel quarantine list
Data watchdog launches inquiry into Health Department's processing of personal data
Data watchdog launches inquiry into Health Department's processing of personal data
Facebook 'concerned' over plans to regulate online political advertising in Ireland
Facebook 'concerned' over plans to regulate online political advertising in Ireland
Monday
29 Mar 2021
'Cautious... that will be the guiding star': Cabinet sub-committee concludes meeting on Covid-19 recommendations
'Cautious... that will be the guiding star': Cabinet sub-committee concludes meeting on Covid-19 recommendations
Rural Ireland: Plans for remote working hubs, community pubs and 'financial supports' to encourage relocation
Rural Ireland: Plans for remote working hubs, community pubs and 'financial supports' to encourage relocation
Maternity leave for councillors to be examined by all-female group
Maternity leave for councillors to be examined by all-female group
Easing 5km, outdoor sports and meet ups outside: Phased 'cautious' relaxation of restrictions expected after 5 April
Easing 5km, outdoor sports and meet ups outside: Phased 'cautious' relaxation of restrictions expected after 5 April
Two Australian cabinet ministers demoted amid dual rape scandals
Two Australian cabinet ministers demoted amid dual rape scandals
Sunday
28 Mar 2021
Allegations of department gathering dossiers on children with autism 'extremely concerning', says Paul Reid
Allegations of department gathering dossiers on children with autism 'extremely concerning', says Paul Reid
HSE boss says breach of procedure by Beacon Hospital was a 'real body blow'
HSE boss says breach of procedure by Beacon Hospital was a 'real body blow'