Politics

Varadkar 'increasingly confident' Phase One of lifting restrictions will begin on Monday
Varadkar 'increasingly confident' Phase One of lifting restrictions will begin on Monday
Phase One: Who's back to work and can you see your family if the government lifts the Covid-19 lockdown?
Phase One: Who's back to work and can you see your family if the government lifts the Covid-19 lockdown?
'Shambolic': Government told to 'go back to the drawing board' over failed childcare scheme for healthcare workers
'Shambolic': Government told to 'go back to the drawing board' over failed childcare scheme for healthcare workers
The 9 at 9 Here are the stories making headlines this morning.
US claims Chinese hackers have tried to steal information about Covid-19 vaccines
US claims Chinese hackers have tried to steal information about Covid-19 vaccines
Families 'deeply concerned' about welfare of people with intellectual disabilities amid crisis
Families 'deeply concerned' about welfare of people with intellectual disabilities amid crisis
Wednesday
13 May 2020
Social Democrats rule out entering coalition with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
Social Democrats rule out entering coalition with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
Shane Ross says driving and NCT tests not likely to return anytime soon
Shane Ross says driving and NCT tests not likely to return anytime soon
Wearing of face masks on public transport and in supermarkets likely to be recommended, says minister
Wearing of face masks on public transport and in supermarkets likely to be recommended, says minister
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
'That is a disgrace': Row erupts over claims 'school profiling' will discriminate against some students
'That is a disgrace': Row erupts over claims 'school profiling' will discriminate against some students
Taoiseach hopes it will be possible for grandparents to visit and hug their grandchildren over the summer
Taoiseach hopes it will be possible for grandparents to visit and hug their grandchildren over the summer
'Like a hen un-laying an egg': Dáil row erupts over the deletion of the Guerin report
'Like a hen un-laying an egg': Dáil row erupts over the deletion of the Guerin report
UK Supreme Court quashes Gerry Adams' 1970s convictions for attempted Maze Prison escapes
UK Supreme Court quashes Gerry Adams' 1970s convictions for attempted Maze Prison escapes
Government under fire as business 'restart grant' not up and running, two weeks in
Government under fire as business 'restart grant' not up and running, two weeks in
Three Ireland boss sought minister's support in dispelling 'dangerous misinformation' on 5G
Three Ireland boss sought minister's support in dispelling 'dangerous misinformation' on 5G
Tuesday
12 May 2020
Democrats work towards holding virtual convention for Joe Biden’s nomination
Democrats work towards holding virtual convention for Joe Biden’s nomination
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Coronavirus: 24 deaths and 107 new cases in Ireland confirmed
Coronavirus: 24 deaths and 107 new cases in Ireland confirmed
Top expert warns of 'serious' consequences if US reopens too fast
Top expert warns of 'serious' consequences if US reopens too fast
Covid-19 committee to invite CMO Tony Holohan and HSE boss Paul Reid to appear next week
Covid-19 committee to invite CMO Tony Holohan and HSE boss Paul Reid to appear next week
Micheál Martin says level of testing and contact tracing is 'not where we should be'
Micheál Martin says level of testing and contact tracing is 'not where we should be'
Northern Ireland's five-point plan for exiting Covid-19 lockdown published with no firm dates set out
Northern Ireland's five-point plan for exiting Covid-19 lockdown published with no firm dates set out
Should outdoor smoking areas go smoke-free when pubs and restaurants reopen?
Should outdoor smoking areas go smoke-free when pubs and restaurants reopen?
Simon Harris: We need more measures to 'toughen up' on self-isolation for people entering country
Simon Harris: We need more measures to 'toughen up' on self-isolation for people entering country
Council told to 'cop on' over plans to reduce outdoor seating for pubs and restaurants
Council told to 'cop on' over plans to reduce outdoor seating for pubs and restaurants
Monday
11 May 2020
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Stormont to publish five-step lockdown exit strategy tomorrow
Stormont to publish five-step lockdown exit strategy tomorrow
Full week of meetings as FG and FF step up government formation talks with Green Party
Full week of meetings as FG and FF step up government formation talks with Green Party
Sunday
10 May 2020
White House defends reopening economy despite death warnings
White House defends reopening economy despite death warnings
Ireland to get 120m masks from South Korea, and world cases reach 4m: Today's Covid-19 main points
Ireland to get 120m masks from South Korea, and world cases reach 4m: Today's Covid-19 main points
The 9 at 9 Sit back and catch up with what’s been happening this morning.
Saturday
9 May 2020
In leaked web call, Obama calls Trump's coronavirus response 'an absolute chaotic disaster'
In leaked web call, Obama calls Trump's coronavirus response 'an absolute chaotic disaster'
Johnson 'will act with extreme caution' when easing restrictions as UK death toll tops 31,500
Johnson 'will act with extreme caution' when easing restrictions as UK death toll tops 31,500
Handshakes and sharing cups banned: How Irish businesses will operate once they reopen
Handshakes and sharing cups banned: How Irish businesses will operate once they reopen
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s happening today.
Debunked: TheJournal.ie and other outlets are not organising a 'clap for our government' tonight
Debunked: TheJournal.ie and other outlets are not organising a 'clap for our government' tonight
Why was the 29 July date cancelled? When will results be out? Questions about the new Leaving Cert plan answered
Why was the 29 July date cancelled? When will results be out? Questions about the new Leaving Cert plan answered
Friday
8 May 2020
Brexit trade talks timeline ‘virtually impossible’, Coveney says
Brexit trade talks timeline ‘virtually impossible’, Coveney says
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday