Politics

'We won't accept this': Post-Brexit trade agreement disappoints Irish fishing industry
'We won't accept this': Post-Brexit trade agreement disappoints Irish fishing industry
'A good compromise': Irish political leaders welcome Brexit trade deal breakthrough
'A good compromise': Irish political leaders welcome Brexit trade deal breakthrough
Brexit trade deal agreed between EU and UK
Brexit trade deal agreed between EU and UK
Colum Eastwood
Colum Eastwood: We live in the Ireland that John Hume imagined - an island at peace
Colum Eastwood
Government 'very unlikely' to shut non-essential retail from 26 December in spite of fresh NPHET advice
Government 'very unlikely' to shut non-essential retail from 26 December in spite of fresh NPHET advice
Donald Trump pardons former campaign manager Paul Manafort
Donald Trump pardons former campaign manager Paul Manafort
Alan Kelly on why there's no 'utopian consensus' in the opposition and why Sinn Féin 'isn't a left party'
Alan Kelly on why there's no 'utopian consensus' in the opposition and why Sinn Féin 'isn't a left party'
Wednesday
23 Dec 2020
A post-Brexit trade deal looks imminent as speculation mounts about an announcement
A post-Brexit trade deal looks imminent as speculation mounts about an announcement
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
UK identifies another 'yet more transmissible' new variant of Covid-19 related to travel from South Africa
UK identifies another 'yet more transmissible' new variant of Covid-19 related to travel from South Africa
All ministers restricting their movements after member of Cabinet tests positive for Covid-19
All ministers restricting their movements after member of Cabinet tests positive for Covid-19
White House virus expert who was criticised over Thanksgiving trip to retire
White House virus expert who was criticised over Thanksgiving trip to retire
Two men convicted in Russia probe among 15 pardoned by Donald Trump
Two men convicted in Russia probe among 15 pardoned by Donald Trump
Donald Trump suggests he might not sign Covid relief bill
Donald Trump suggests he might not sign Covid relief bill
Taoiseach: 'Over 2,000 cases per day would significantly challenge the contact tracing system'
Taoiseach: 'Over 2,000 cases per day would significantly challenge the contact tracing system'
Tuesday
22 Dec 2020
EU rejects British fisheries offer of 35% fish-stock reduction over 3 years
EU rejects British fisheries offer of 35% fish-stock reduction over 3 years
France to ease Covid travel ban from UK - but negative test result needed to travel
France to ease Covid travel ban from UK - but negative test result needed to travel
Northern Ireland became 'funnel' to Republic from Britain after travel ban, says NI Health Minister
Northern Ireland became 'funnel' to Republic from Britain after travel ban, says NI Health Minister
Coronavirus: 13 deaths and 970 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Coronavirus: 13 deaths and 970 new cases confirmed in Ireland
'Level 5 with modifications': Here's when the new restrictions kick in over the Christmas and New Year period
'Level 5 with modifications': Here's when the new restrictions kick in over the Christmas and New Year period
A return to Level 5 - with modifications - from Christmas Eve
A return to Level 5 - with modifications - from Christmas Eve
Only six people can attend weddings from 3 January, and worship moves online from 26 December
Only six people can attend weddings from 3 January, and worship moves online from 26 December
Hourigan says being in the Greens is 'hostile' and 'lots of people would be relieved' if she left
Hourigan says being in the Greens is 'hostile' and 'lots of people would be relieved' if she left
Mícheál Ó Cionna
It's been a hideous year for our tourism business. If we're to make it through 2021, a level playing field is vital
Mícheál Ó Cionna
The Explainer: RTÉ's Brian O'Donovan on reporting in Trump's America - and what 2021 holds for Biden
The Explainer: RTÉ's Brian O'Donovan on reporting in Trump's America - and what 2021 holds for Biden
Stormont advises against non-essential travel between NI and both Republic and Britain
Stormont advises against non-essential travel between NI and both Republic and Britain
Cabinet to meet today to discuss further Christmas restrictions as NPHET announces Covid 'third wave'
Cabinet to meet today to discuss further Christmas restrictions as NPHET announces Covid 'third wave'
Monday
21 Dec 2020
Cabinet Covid Committee agrees hospitality should shut on Christmas Eve
Cabinet Covid Committee agrees hospitality should shut on Christmas Eve
Late-night NI Executive meeting called to discuss potential travel ban from Britain
Late-night NI Executive meeting called to discuss potential travel ban from Britain
Schools in NI will reopen after Christmas break but additional safety measures will be in place
Schools in NI will reopen after Christmas break but additional safety measures will be in place
Coveney says inter-county travel ban may be re-introduced before 6 January
Coveney says inter-county travel ban may be re-introduced before 6 January
Eamon Ryan says Ireland will work with UK 'on what comes next' after 48-hour suspension of transport
Eamon Ryan says Ireland will work with UK 'on what comes next' after 48-hour suspension of transport
Saturday
19 Dec 2020
Paul Reid: 'I'm certain we'll get back to hugging friends and not wearing masks'
Paul Reid: 'I'm certain we'll get back to hugging friends and not wearing masks'
Helen McEntee
Helen McEntee: Coco’s Law will give gardaí tools to prosecute those who share intimate images without consent
Helen McEntee
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making the headlines this morning.
FDA gives green light for Moderna vaccine use across the US
FDA gives green light for Moderna vaccine use across the US
Pub and restaurants expected to close their doors on 30 Dec, while inter-county travel set to continue until 6 January
Pub and restaurants expected to close their doors on 30 Dec, while inter-county travel set to continue until 6 January
Friday
18 Dec 2020
New laws criminalising the distribution of intimate images without consent approved by Oireachtas
New laws criminalising the distribution of intimate images without consent approved by Oireachtas
US President-elect Joe Biden and wife Jill to receive Covid-19 vaccine on Monday
US President-elect Joe Biden and wife Jill to receive Covid-19 vaccine on Monday