Politics

Impeachment case of Donald Trump moves closer as House delivers charge
Impeachment case of Donald Trump moves closer as House delivers charge
Second night of violence in the Netherlands amid anger over Covid-19 curfew
Second night of violence in the Netherlands amid anger over Covid-19 curfew
Government hoping for things to be 'much better' from April - but no large gigs on the cards this summer
Government hoping for things to be 'much better' from April - but no large gigs on the cards this summer
Monday
25 Jan 2021
Level 5 restrictions to remain in place until 5 March as ministers agree on mandatory quarantine measures
Level 5 restrictions to remain in place until 5 March as ministers agree on mandatory quarantine measures
Amid shortfall, European Commission demands to know who AztraZeneca has delivered vaccine doses to
Amid shortfall, European Commission demands to know who AztraZeneca has delivered vaccine doses to
Arlene Foster speaks to Micheál Martin about his 'wholly incorrect' comments on NI testing for UK variant
Arlene Foster speaks to Micheál Martin about his 'wholly incorrect' comments on NI testing for UK variant
Trump impeachment article to be sent to US Senate today
Trump impeachment article to be sent to US Senate today
Portugal reelects TV pundit as president, after people brave the pandemic to vote
Portugal reelects TV pundit as president, after people brave the pandemic to vote
Three-quarters of people say they will take Covid-19 vaccine
Three-quarters of people say they will take Covid-19 vaccine
Sunday
24 Jan 2021
More than half of people in North want referendum on a united Ireland
More than half of people in North want referendum on a united Ireland
Saturday
23 Jan 2021
Taoiseach says there will be restrictions for six months, schools may not reopen until March
Taoiseach says there will be restrictions for six months, schools may not reopen until March
Donald Trump's impeachment trial to begin on week of 8 February
Donald Trump's impeachment trial to begin on week of 8 February
Friday
22 Jan 2021
Joe Biden seeks to pass $1.9 trillion relief plan amid warning about 600,000 Covid-19 deaths
Joe Biden seeks to pass $1.9 trillion relief plan amid warning about 600,000 Covid-19 deaths
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Explainer: Why is mandatory quarantine being debated again and what are other countries doing?
Explainer: Why is mandatory quarantine being debated again and what are other countries doing?
Boris Johnson claims new Covid strain may be more fatal - but UK CMO warns data 'not yet strong' enough
Boris Johnson claims new Covid strain may be more fatal - but UK CMO warns data 'not yet strong' enough
Lloyd Austin confirmed as first black US defence secretary
Lloyd Austin confirmed as first black US defence secretary
Govt looking at mandatory quarantine for arrivals without a PCR test and from 'high risk' areas
Govt looking at mandatory quarantine for arrivals without a PCR test and from 'high risk' areas
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Article of impeachment against Donald Trump to be brought to US Senate on Monday
Article of impeachment against Donald Trump to be brought to US Senate on Monday
Woman arrested after Dublin Lord Mayor Hazel Chu harassed by far-right protesters outside Mansion House
Woman arrested after Dublin Lord Mayor Hazel Chu harassed by far-right protesters outside Mansion House
'It's the closure of coastal communities': One in four fishermen will lose their job under this Brexit deal, TDs told
'It's the closure of coastal communities': One in four fishermen will lose their job under this Brexit deal, TDs told
The First Lady, the Second Gentleman and the other new White House faces to look out for
The First Lady, the Second Gentleman and the other new White House faces to look out for
Poll: Should there be mandatory quarantine for people who arrive in Ireland from abroad?
Poll: Should there be mandatory quarantine for people who arrive in Ireland from abroad?
Republican Senate leader wants Donald Trump’s impeachment trial delayed
Republican Senate leader wants Donald Trump’s impeachment trial delayed
Thursday
21 Jan 2021
Biden unveils sweeping Covid-19 plan in first full day in office
Biden unveils sweeping Covid-19 plan in first full day in office
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
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Biden redecorates the Oval Office with a return of the blue rug and no sign of Winston Churchill
Biden redecorates the Oval Office with a return of the blue rug and no sign of Winston Churchill
'A real concern': A third of patients with Covid-19 in hospital contracted the virus while on wards, says Tánaiste
'A real concern': A third of patients with Covid-19 in hospital contracted the virus while on wards, says Tánaiste
Poll: Should a 'national voluntary collection' be set up for survivors of mother and baby homes?
Poll: Should a 'national voluntary collection' be set up for survivors of mother and baby homes?
Every resident in Ireland will be offered the vaccine before September, says health minister
Every resident in Ireland will be offered the vaccine before September, says health minister
Taoiseach says restrictions will likely continue 'well into' February and possibly beyond
Taoiseach says restrictions will likely continue 'well into' February and possibly beyond
Covid-19 deaths in US top WWII fatalities as Biden warns worst is yet to come
Covid-19 deaths in US top WWII fatalities as Biden warns worst is yet to come
'Increasingly antagonistic' people not wearing masks in shops as retailers ask for higher vaccine priority for staff
'Increasingly antagonistic' people not wearing masks in shops as retailers ask for higher vaccine priority for staff
Wednesday
20 Jan 2021
Level 5 lockdown to be reviewed next week, but government expected to extend restrictions to late February
Level 5 lockdown to be reviewed next week, but government expected to extend restrictions to late February
RTÉ criticised for inauguration coverage after commentator called Joe Biden a 'criminal'
RTÉ criticised for inauguration coverage after commentator called Joe Biden a 'criminal'
Joe Biden sworn in as 46th President of the United States
Joe Biden sworn in as 46th President of the United States
Cake and champagne as Biden's Irish ancestral homes celebrate inauguration
Cake and champagne as Biden's Irish ancestral homes celebrate inauguration
'A moment of hope': Leaders from Ireland and around the world congratulate Biden
'A moment of hope': Leaders from Ireland and around the world congratulate Biden