Politics

Trump has tested negative for Covid-19, White House doctor says
Trump has tested negative for Covid-19, White House doctor says
Belarus threatens to fire on anti-Lukashenko protesters as demonstrations rumble on
Belarus threatens to fire on anti-Lukashenko protesters as demonstrations rumble on
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Amy Coney Barrett says Supreme Court must be independent and enforce rule of law
Amy Coney Barrett says Supreme Court must be independent and enforce rule of law
Dublin Lord Mayor Hazel Chu does not rule out joining Social Democrats
Dublin Lord Mayor Hazel Chu does not rule out joining Social Democrats
Number receiving Covid-19 unemployment payment jumps by over 23,000
Number receiving Covid-19 unemployment payment jumps by over 23,000
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil (and the Greens) finalise their first Budget as coalition partners
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil (and the Greens) finalise their first Budget as coalition partners
Sunday
11 Oct 2020
Boris Johnson phones Angela Merkel as Brexit deal deadline looms
Boris Johnson phones Angela Merkel as Brexit deal deadline looms
Taoiseach casts doubt on idea of 'circuit break' lockdown to curb Covid-19 spread
Taoiseach casts doubt on idea of 'circuit break' lockdown to curb Covid-19 spread
Larry Donnelly
Larry Donnelly: Here's why the make-up of the Supreme Court is so central to US political debate
Larry Donnelly
Explainer: Is the EU 'traffic light system' the saviour of holidays in 2021?
Explainer: Is the EU 'traffic light system' the saviour of holidays in 2021?
New restrictions loom in North as nearly 2,000 new cases confirmed on island of Ireland yesterday
New restrictions loom in North as nearly 2,000 new cases confirmed on island of Ireland yesterday
Saturday
10 Oct 2020
From a social 'evil' to Supreme Court scrutiny: the long journey to Ireland's landmark assisted dying vote
From a social 'evil' to Supreme Court scrutiny: the long journey to Ireland's landmark assisted dying vote
Support package worth millions for live gigs and music industry to form part of Budget
Support package worth millions for live gigs and music industry to form part of Budget
Just a few days out from the Budget, what can we expect?
Just a few days out from the Budget, what can we expect?
Friday
9 Oct 2020
Explainer: Why have people been talking about a 'circuit breaker' lockdown - and is there evidence it would work?
Explainer: Why have people been talking about a 'circuit breaker' lockdown - and is there evidence it would work?
The Explainer: How did Covid-19 get so bad in Northern Ireland?
The Explainer: How did Covid-19 get so bad in Northern Ireland?
Finance Minister issues stark warning about what Level 5 would mean for unemployment
Finance Minister issues stark warning about what Level 5 would mean for unemployment
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland reports 1,080 new cases, a record high and a 'grave situation'
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland reports 1,080 new cases, a record high and a 'grave situation'
Michelle O'Neill self-isolating after family member tests positive for Covid-19
Michelle O'Neill self-isolating after family member tests positive for Covid-19
Plans to 'reverse PUP cuts and double investment in housing': Sinn Féin launches alternative Budget
Plans to 'reverse PUP cuts and double investment in housing': Sinn Féin launches alternative Budget
'No decision made' on extension to school mid-term break to curb virus
'No decision made' on extension to school mid-term break to curb virus
Shane Ross
Shane Ross: Golfgate is proof that judicial appointments are infected by political patronage
Shane Ross
Simon Coveney: UK has given assurance that there is no block of Covid-19 Northern Ireland funding
Simon Coveney: UK has given assurance that there is no block of Covid-19 Northern Ireland funding
The 9 at 9 Donald Trump plans Florida rally, youth unemployment, and contact tracing problems are in the news this morning.
Anger as Turkish army reopens Cyprus resort that has turned into ghost town
Anger as Turkish army reopens Cyprus resort that has turned into ghost town
Catholic archbishops ask Taoiseach to allow people attend mass
Catholic archbishops ask Taoiseach to allow people attend mass
UK strategy to propose Internal Markets Bill likely 'a high stakes gamble'
UK strategy to propose Internal Markets Bill likely 'a high stakes gamble'
Thursday
8 Oct 2020
CMO and Health Minister discussed possibility of moving to Level 4 before Level 5 recommendation
CMO and Health Minister discussed possibility of moving to Level 4 before Level 5 recommendation
Explainer: There are now zero countries on the Green List - so how did that happen?
Explainer: There are now zero countries on the Green List - so how did that happen?
'I think Ireland is ready for this': Campaigners welcome result of Dáil vote on assisted dying legislation
'I think Ireland is ready for this': Campaigners welcome result of Dáil vote on assisted dying legislation
Explainer: What's the thinking behind banning pubs and restaurants in Scotland from serving alcohol indoors?
Explainer: What's the thinking behind banning pubs and restaurants in Scotland from serving alcohol indoors?
Taoiseach doesn't know what NPHET will recommend, but says roadmap allows for graduated level increases
Taoiseach doesn't know what NPHET will recommend, but says roadmap allows for graduated level increases
Dublin taxi drivers 'working 10-12 hours for less than €50 or €60'
Dublin taxi drivers 'working 10-12 hours for less than €50 or €60'
'It certainly wasn't Stephen Donnelly': Taoiseach says health minister didn't leak NPHET's Level 5 recommendation
'It certainly wasn't Stephen Donnelly': Taoiseach says health minister didn't leak NPHET's Level 5 recommendation
Northern Ireland: 923 Covid-19 cases confirmed, Taoiseach and Boris Johnson discuss 'alarming' situation
Northern Ireland: 923 Covid-19 cases confirmed, Taoiseach and Boris Johnson discuss 'alarming' situation
France, Germany and Britain seek Russia sanctions over Navalny poisoning
France, Germany and Britain seek Russia sanctions over Navalny poisoning
65 new contact tracers starting this week, but Taoiseach wants recruitment fast-tracked
65 new contact tracers starting this week, but Taoiseach wants recruitment fast-tracked
Fine Gael remains on top with Sinn Féin in second while Greens drop sharply in latest opinion poll
Fine Gael remains on top with Sinn Féin in second while Greens drop sharply in latest opinion poll
Wednesday
7 Oct 2020
Explainer: What is the current situation with Covid-19 in nursing homes in Ireland?
Explainer: What is the current situation with Covid-19 in nursing homes in Ireland?