Politics

Health Minister says Covid-19 vaccine should be free as nine freezer trucks arrive in Ireland
Health Minister says Covid-19 vaccine should be free as nine freezer trucks arrive in Ireland
Boris Johnson remains ‘optimistic’ of post-Brexit trade deal with Brussels
Boris Johnson remains ‘optimistic’ of post-Brexit trade deal with Brussels
Taoiseach: 'There's nothing I would like better right now than a pint in a rural pub in the west of Ireland'
Taoiseach: 'There's nothing I would like better right now than a pint in a rural pub in the west of Ireland'
Brian Stanley apologises for IRA tweets: We need to talk about the past in a way that doesn't deepen division
Brian Stanley apologises for IRA tweets: We need to talk about the past in a way that doesn't deepen division
Balloons left outside Leinster House to represent the 56 people who have died in homeless services in Dublin this year
Balloons left outside Leinster House to represent the 56 people who have died in homeless services in Dublin this year
Taoiseach says it's 'not satisfactory' that trans healthcare report hasn't been published
Taoiseach says it's 'not satisfactory' that trans healthcare report hasn't been published
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US officials investigating 'bribery scheme' involving donations in return for presidential pardons
US officials investigating 'bribery scheme' involving donations in return for presidential pardons
Men occupy most senior positions in civil service but are 'more likely to perceive gender bias in promotions'
Men occupy most senior positions in civil service but are 'more likely to perceive gender bias in promotions'
Tuesday
1 Dec 2020
Four Stormont parties urge British government to reconsider Pat Finucane decision
Four Stormont parties urge British government to reconsider Pat Finucane decision
House of Commons backs Johnson’s Covid tiers despite threat of rebellion from Tory MPs
House of Commons backs Johnson’s Covid tiers despite threat of rebellion from Tory MPs
Holly Cairns TD invites greyhound industry board member who called her 'an ignorant little girl' to a live debate
Holly Cairns TD invites greyhound industry board member who called her 'an ignorant little girl' to a live debate
Brian Hanley
Opinion: What exactly is the history of modern Sinn Féin?
Brian Hanley
Image-based abuse: Being in a relationship with victim 'will be aggravating factor in sentencing'
Image-based abuse: Being in a relationship with victim 'will be aggravating factor in sentencing'
Pandemic Unemployment Payment arrears to be paid to 286,000 recipients today
Pandemic Unemployment Payment arrears to be paid to 286,000 recipients today
McDonald says she won't ask SF TD to step down as chair of PAC following tweet about IRA attacks
McDonald says she won't ask SF TD to step down as chair of PAC following tweet about IRA attacks
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Children with disabilities waiting years for assessment a violation of their rights, committee to be told
Children with disabilities waiting years for assessment a violation of their rights, committee to be told
Cabinet agrees to purchase 875,000 doses of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine
Cabinet agrees to purchase 875,000 doses of Moderna Covid-19 vaccine
Monday
30 Nov 2020
British government's decision on Pat Finucane public inquiry 'further blow' to his family, Taoiseach says
British government's decision on Pat Finucane public inquiry 'further blow' to his family, Taoiseach says
British government will not order public inquiry into 1989 murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane
British government will not order public inquiry into 1989 murder of Belfast solicitor Pat Finucane
'No further action under consideration' by SF over TD's tweet about IRA attacks
'No further action under consideration' by SF over TD's tweet about IRA attacks
Joe Biden suffers hairline fractures in foot while playing with dog
Joe Biden suffers hairline fractures in foot while playing with dog
Sunday
29 Nov 2020
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Sinn Féin close gap on Fine Gael with highest-ever result in opinion poll
Sinn Féin close gap on Fine Gael with highest-ever result in opinion poll
UK and France sign agreement to curb number of migrants crossing English Channel in boats
UK and France sign agreement to curb number of migrants crossing English Channel in boats
Health Minister criticised by union for not adhering to official recommendation on law to close meat plants
Health Minister criticised by union for not adhering to official recommendation on law to close meat plants
Saturday
28 Nov 2020
Brexit, Covid-19 and Pat Finucane inquiry raised in call between Taoiseach and Boris Johnson last night
Brexit, Covid-19 and Pat Finucane inquiry raised in call between Taoiseach and Boris Johnson last night
Poll: Do you agree with the Government's decision to reduce Covid-19 restrictions to Level 3?
Poll: Do you agree with the Government's decision to reduce Covid-19 restrictions to Level 3?
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'January lockdown' not ruled out but non-essential retail outlets will not cIose
'January lockdown' not ruled out but non-essential retail outlets will not cIose
Covid-19 has 'dramatic effect' on government mortgage scheme for first-time buyers as drawdowns plummet
Covid-19 has 'dramatic effect' on government mortgage scheme for first-time buyers as drawdowns plummet
Friday
27 Nov 2020
Micheál and Leo's December plans? A haircut, the gym, a meal with friends, and lazy days at home for Christmas
Micheál and Leo's December plans? A haircut, the gym, a meal with friends, and lazy days at home for Christmas
NPHET warned R number would be impacted if hospitality and home visits were allowed
NPHET warned R number would be impacted if hospitality and home visits were allowed
Vardakar: 'We're asking people to put off their trip, but if they have to come home please follow the rules'
Vardakar: 'We're asking people to put off their trip, but if they have to come home please follow the rules'
Confirmed: Shops, restaurants and some pubs reopen next week, green light for household visits at Christmas
Confirmed: Shops, restaurants and some pubs reopen next week, green light for household visits at Christmas
Talks on 'almost impossible' trade deal spill into weekend as focus shifts to fisheries
Talks on 'almost impossible' trade deal spill into weekend as focus shifts to fisheries
Cabinet to meet this afternoon to finalise details of Covid-19 restrictions for Christmas
Cabinet to meet this afternoon to finalise details of Covid-19 restrictions for Christmas
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Boris Johnson 'facing Tory revolt' over plans to impose tough restrictions on 99% of English population
Boris Johnson 'facing Tory revolt' over plans to impose tough restrictions on 99% of English population