Politics

British government to intervene in bid to end Northern Ireland abortion stand-off
British government to intervene in bid to end Northern Ireland abortion stand-off
Monday
22 Mar 2021
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
UCD professor Dolores Cahill resigns as chair of the Irish Freedom Party
UCD professor Dolores Cahill resigns as chair of the Irish Freedom Party
Nicola Sturgeon did not breach ministerial code, investigation finds
Nicola Sturgeon did not breach ministerial code, investigation finds
'These are not prisons': Taoiseach says mandatory hotel quarantine is key but can't be used for all countries
'These are not prisons': Taoiseach says mandatory hotel quarantine is key but can't be used for all countries
DUP not considering collapsing Stormont in protest over NI Protocol, Minister says
DUP not considering collapsing Stormont in protest over NI Protocol, Minister says
British papers warn of 'vaccine war' as EU-UK stand-off becomes increasingly tense
British papers warn of 'vaccine war' as EU-UK stand-off becomes increasingly tense
German MP dies in Limerick after flight makes emergency stop at Shannon
German MP dies in Limerick after flight makes emergency stop at Shannon
Seán Fearon
Column: Irish reunification is an opportunity to reset the economy and confront the climate crisis
Seán Fearon
Saturday
20 Mar 2021
'I spent 28 years wondering where my child was, they were 45 minutes down the road'
'I spent 28 years wondering where my child was, they were 45 minutes down the road'
Friday
19 Mar 2021
Gardaí launch investigation into St Patrick's Day party at castle owned by UCD professor
Gardaí launch investigation into St Patrick's Day party at castle owned by UCD professor
'I would indeed': Taoiseach says he would take AstraZeneca jab as NPHET update due on vaccine
'I would indeed': Taoiseach says he would take AstraZeneca jab as NPHET update due on vaccine
Taoiseach says government knows people are 'fed up' as speculation over easing of 5km rule downplayed
Taoiseach says government knows people are 'fed up' as speculation over easing of 5km rule downplayed
UCD student union calls for college probe into professor's speech at Patrick's Day anti-lockdown event
UCD student union calls for college probe into professor's speech at Patrick's Day anti-lockdown event
Thursday
18 Mar 2021
AstraZeneca is 'safe and effective' vaccine, says EMA, paving way for Ireland to begin using it again
AstraZeneca is 'safe and effective' vaccine, says EMA, paving way for Ireland to begin using it again
HSE will 'immediately endeavour' to begin using AstraZeneca jab again if EMA gives all clear
HSE will 'immediately endeavour' to begin using AstraZeneca jab again if EMA gives all clear
Wednesday
17 Mar 2021
Explainer: What is the Taoiseach's Shared Island Unit up to?
Explainer: What is the Taoiseach's Shared Island Unit up to?
Boris Johnson is to get his vaccine and 'it will certainly be Oxford/AstraZeneca'
Boris Johnson is to get his vaccine and 'it will certainly be Oxford/AstraZeneca'
Department says consulting firm was hired due to 'urgency' in setting up mother and baby home redress scheme
Department says consulting firm was hired due to 'urgency' in setting up mother and baby home redress scheme
Virtual St Patrick's Day shamrock ceremony to take place between Taoiseach and US President
Virtual St Patrick's Day shamrock ceremony to take place between Taoiseach and US President
The myriad ways Brexit has permanently shifted the course of Northern Ireland's future
The myriad ways Brexit has permanently shifted the course of Northern Ireland's future
Tuesday
16 Mar 2021
'We have a long way to go': NI ministers agree path forward for 'cautious' easing of lockdown
'We have a long way to go': NI ministers agree path forward for 'cautious' easing of lockdown
'We are at a crossroads': Taoiseach in plea for people to have 'Covid safe' St Patrick's Day
'We are at a crossroads': Taoiseach in plea for people to have 'Covid safe' St Patrick's Day
Queen Elizabeth and President Higgins share St. Patrick's Day wishes and mark visit anniversary
Queen Elizabeth and President Higgins share St. Patrick's Day wishes and mark visit anniversary
Leo Varadkar says he 'isn't distracted' from his job and rejects suggestion he should step aside
Leo Varadkar says he 'isn't distracted' from his job and rejects suggestion he should step aside
Security restrictions around US Capitol to be largely scaled back
Security restrictions around US Capitol to be largely scaled back
Kim Jong Un’s sister criticises US and South Korea for holding military exercises
Kim Jong Un’s sister criticises US and South Korea for holding military exercises
120,000 doses of children's flu vaccine destroyed due to low uptake, despite 'heavyweight' promotion campaign
120,000 doses of children's flu vaccine destroyed due to low uptake, despite 'heavyweight' promotion campaign
An uneasy show of support: Coalition partners sticking by Varadkar amid calls for him to step aside
An uneasy show of support: Coalition partners sticking by Varadkar amid calls for him to step aside
Monday
15 Mar 2021
Sarah Creighton
Column: If you want a shared island, it's time to listen to your unionist neighbours
Sarah Creighton
It's all about vaccines as Taoiseach Micheál Martin embarks on US TV news blitz
It's all about vaccines as Taoiseach Micheál Martin embarks on US TV news blitz
Mary Lou McDonald calls for Tánaiste to resign over 'abuse of power'
Mary Lou McDonald calls for Tánaiste to resign over 'abuse of power'
EU takes action against UK over ‘international law breaches’ on Northern Ireland
EU takes action against UK over ‘international law breaches’ on Northern Ireland
Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine arrested during protest
Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine arrested during protest
UK policing minister defends under-pressure Met Police chief following vigil
UK policing minister defends under-pressure Met Police chief following vigil
Biden declines to join other Democrats in calling for Cuomo resignation
Biden declines to join other Democrats in calling for Cuomo resignation
Sunday
14 Mar 2021
Arlene Foster says UK 'damaging' itself with NI Protocol to appease EU
Arlene Foster says UK 'damaging' itself with NI Protocol to appease EU
Pregnancy, parenting and politics: 'It's not advisable to go on a campaign trail two weeks postpartum'
Pregnancy, parenting and politics: 'It's not advisable to go on a campaign trail two weeks postpartum'
Saturday
13 Mar 2021
Here are Taoiseach Micheál Martin's three-day virtual St Patrick's Day plans with the US
Here are Taoiseach Micheál Martin's three-day virtual St Patrick's Day plans with the US
Friday
12 Mar 2021
Michelle O'Neill declines to meet with Boris Johnson during NI visit
Michelle O'Neill declines to meet with Boris Johnson during NI visit