Politics

Nuclear deal on agenda as Coveney travels to Iran to meet with President Rouhani
Nuclear deal on agenda as Coveney travels to Iran to meet with President Rouhani
Friday
5 Mar 2021
Building company launches High Court action against government's construction shutdown
Building company launches High Court action against government's construction shutdown
Calls for 'urgent' one-off grants to help restaurants and bars develop outdoor summer seating
Calls for 'urgent' one-off grants to help restaurants and bars develop outdoor summer seating
British government unilaterally relaxes more trade rules between Britain and NI amid EU fury
British government unilaterally relaxes more trade rules between Britain and NI amid EU fury
No guarantee construction will resume on 5 April, says Housing Minister
No guarantee construction will resume on 5 April, says Housing Minister
Ireland’s economy grew by 3.4% last year despite Covid-19 restrictions
Ireland’s economy grew by 3.4% last year despite Covid-19 restrictions
The latest Brexit row: UK's solo run has left the EU in a tricky position
The latest Brexit row: UK's solo run has left the EU in a tricky position
EU taking ‘very belligerent approach’ to issues caused by NI Protocol, Arlene Foster says
EU taking ‘very belligerent approach’ to issues caused by NI Protocol, Arlene Foster says
Thursday
4 Mar 2021
NI Protocol issues can be resolved with goodwill and common sense, Boris Johnson says
NI Protocol issues can be resolved with goodwill and common sense, Boris Johnson says
Health Minister asks task force to examine if Ireland can procure extra vaccines alongside EU supply deal
Health Minister asks task force to examine if Ireland can procure extra vaccines alongside EU supply deal
Coveney had 'blunt' conversation with UK government over move to extend NI Protocol grace period
Coveney had 'blunt' conversation with UK government over move to extend NI Protocol grace period
House of Representatives scraps today's session amid threats of US Capitol 'breach'
House of Representatives scraps today's session amid threats of US Capitol 'breach'
Varadkar calls on councils to support plans for increased café seating ahead of 'outdoor summer'
Varadkar calls on councils to support plans for increased café seating ahead of 'outdoor summer'
Wednesday
3 Mar 2021
More than 80% of people to be offered first vaccine dose by the end of June, says Tánaiste
More than 80% of people to be offered first vaccine dose by the end of June, says Tánaiste
Brexit: EU says UK's unilateral move to extend NI Protocol grace period 'breaks international law'
Brexit: EU says UK's unilateral move to extend NI Protocol grace period 'breaks international law'
Sturgeon says allegations about Salmond were 'shocking' but there was no plot to 'get' him
Sturgeon says allegations about Salmond were 'shocking' but there was no plot to 'get' him
Taoiseach acknowledges 'bumps along the way' with vaccine roll out, says AstraZenaca shortfall will be made up
Taoiseach acknowledges 'bumps along the way' with vaccine roll out, says AstraZenaca shortfall will be made up
Mural of activist Greta Thunberg in Dublin city centre vandalised
Mural of activist Greta Thunberg in Dublin city centre vandalised
Minister to bring memo on illegal birth registrations to Cabinet next week
Minister to bring memo on illegal birth registrations to Cabinet next week
Fine Gael welcomes departure of Viktor Orban's party from their European Parliament grouping
Fine Gael welcomes departure of Viktor Orban's party from their European Parliament grouping
Dáil to debate Sinn Féin's motion on scrapping scheme which it says 'will not make homes more affordable'
Dáil to debate Sinn Féin's motion on scrapping scheme which it says 'will not make homes more affordable'
Biden vows there will be enough vaccine for all US adults by end of May
Biden vows there will be enough vaccine for all US adults by end of May
Tuesday
2 Mar 2021
Arlene Foster vows that current lockdown will be Northern Ireland's last
Arlene Foster vows that current lockdown will be Northern Ireland's last
Family members of women affected by CervicalCheck controversy to get medical cards for 5 year period
Family members of women affected by CervicalCheck controversy to get medical cards for 5 year period
Taoiseach speaks to Boris Johnson by telephone about joint bid to host 2030 World Cup
Taoiseach speaks to Boris Johnson by telephone about joint bid to host 2030 World Cup
Stephen Donnelly: 'Large majority of 85s and over' will have received first Covid vaccine dose by Sunday
Stephen Donnelly: 'Large majority of 85s and over' will have received first Covid vaccine dose by Sunday
Monday
1 Mar 2021
Zero Covid would require 2km limit, closed schools and 'months and months' of Level 5 – Donnelly
Zero Covid would require 2km limit, closed schools and 'months and months' of Level 5 – Donnelly
Coveney urges anyone with information on alleged abuse in the Curragh to contact gardaí
Coveney urges anyone with information on alleged abuse in the Curragh to contact gardaí
'Ripping commercial heart from Provincial Ireland': Political opprobrium descends on BOI closures
'Ripping commercial heart from Provincial Ireland': Political opprobrium descends on BOI closures
Sunday
28 Feb 2021
Gardaí were prepared for potential violence and drafted in specialist officers to help police Dublin protest
Gardaí were prepared for potential violence and drafted in specialist officers to help police Dublin protest
Saturday
27 Feb 2021
23 people arrested after clashes between anti-lockdown protesters and gardaí in Dublin city centre
23 people arrested after clashes between anti-lockdown protesters and gardaí in Dublin city centre
'If the Commission dissolves tomorrow, we'll be denied justice': Survivor says testimony was 'misrepresented'
'If the Commission dissolves tomorrow, we'll be denied justice': Survivor says testimony was 'misrepresented'
Oireachtas members join international alliance pushing for tougher stance on China
Oireachtas members join international alliance pushing for tougher stance on China
'It doesn't diminish': The legacy of the 1981 hunger strikes, 40 years on
'It doesn't diminish': The legacy of the 1981 hunger strikes, 40 years on
Friday
26 Feb 2021
DUP minister halts construction work on Brexit inspection posts at NI ports
DUP minister halts construction work on Brexit inspection posts at NI ports
O'Gorman says there is 'no meaningful reason' to extend Mother and Baby Homes Commission
O'Gorman says there is 'no meaningful reason' to extend Mother and Baby Homes Commission
O'Gorman will 'consider' State apology on Direct Provision but 'the best thing we can do is create new system'
O'Gorman will 'consider' State apology on Direct Provision but 'the best thing we can do is create new system'
State plans to end Direct Provision by 2024 and replace system with not-for-profit accommodation
State plans to end Direct Provision by 2024 and replace system with not-for-profit accommodation
Alex Salmond due at Holyrood to give evidence about botched investigation
Alex Salmond due at Holyrood to give evidence about botched investigation
Thursday
25 Feb 2021
Data Protection Commissioner: Transfer of Mother and Baby Homes records to Dept could be 'high risk'
Data Protection Commissioner: Transfer of Mother and Baby Homes records to Dept could be 'high risk'