Politics

Johnson says protocol causing ‘real problems’ in Northern Ireland and must be ‘fixed’
Johnson says protocol causing ‘real problems’ in Northern Ireland and must be ‘fixed’
Cabinet subcommittee approves €400 payment to households who host Ukrainian refugees
Cabinet subcommittee approves €400 payment to households who host Ukrainian refugees
Varadkar: 'Far too many people have to spend too much of their income on rent'
Varadkar: 'Far too many people have to spend too much of their income on rent'
Inquiry into An Bord Pleanála's deputy chair to review three planning decisions
Inquiry into An Bord Pleanála's deputy chair to review three planning decisions
Wednesday
11 May 2022
Russia urged to annex Ukraine's Kherson, Moscow claims Kyiv bombed Russian city
Russia urged to annex Ukraine's Kherson, Moscow claims Kyiv bombed Russian city
National Maternity Hospital: Health Committee asks Donnelly for further delay of Cabinet decision
National Maternity Hospital: Health Committee asks Donnelly for further delay of Cabinet decision
Taoiseach ‘more than willing’ to offer State apology for illegal birth registrations
Taoiseach ‘more than willing’ to offer State apology for illegal birth registrations
Terms of reference being finalised for An Bord Pleanála decisions review, says Taoiseach
Terms of reference being finalised for An Bord Pleanála decisions review, says Taoiseach
Vaccine patent waiver will allow poorer countries access Covid-19 vaccines, IP law expert to tell TDs
Vaccine patent waiver will allow poorer countries access Covid-19 vaccines, IP law expert to tell TDs
Tuesday
10 May 2022
Jeffrey Donaldson says he won't sit in Stormont Assembly 'until this Protocol issue is resolved'
Jeffrey Donaldson says he won't sit in Stormont Assembly 'until this Protocol issue is resolved'
Decision on €400 payment to households who host Ukrainian refugees to be made 'shortly'
Decision on €400 payment to households who host Ukrainian refugees to be made 'shortly'
Govt to pay up to 70% of inflation-related construction costs on State projects
Govt to pay up to 70% of inflation-related construction costs on State projects
Housing minister tells local authorities to allow social housing tenants to take in Ukrainian refugees
Housing minister tells local authorities to allow social housing tenants to take in Ukrainian refugees
Monday
9 May 2022
O'Neill promises to be 'first minister for all' and accuses DUP of 'holding society to ransom'
O'Neill promises to be 'first minister for all' and accuses DUP of 'holding society to ransom'
Doug Beattie says the lack of checks on Ukrainian refugees shows Protocol checks are also not needed
Doug Beattie says the lack of checks on Ukrainian refugees shows Protocol checks are also not needed
Saturday
7 May 2022
Q&A: What are the issues surrounding the National Maternity Hospital moving to St Vincent's?
Q&A: What are the issues surrounding the National Maternity Hospital moving to St Vincent's?
Friday
6 May 2022
No one wants to see Ukrainian families moved from hotels at short notice, says minister
No one wants to see Ukrainian families moved from hotels at short notice, says minister
Boris Johnson faces backlash from Tories as Conservatives lose key council seats
Boris Johnson faces backlash from Tories as Conservatives lose key council seats
Sinn Féin gains votes, on course to be largest party, Alliance and TUV also up
Sinn Féin gains votes, on course to be largest party, Alliance and TUV also up
What happens after count day? The real work begins on Government formation
What happens after count day? The real work begins on Government formation
Five things to look out for in today's Stormont elections
Five things to look out for in today's Stormont elections
SDLP facing 'tough election' as Eastwood suggests nationalists looked to Sinn Féin first minister
SDLP facing 'tough election' as Eastwood suggests nationalists looked to Sinn Féin first minister
The 9 at 9 Count starts in Stormont election, FactFind on turf and air pollution and new effort to evacuate people from Mariupol.
Poll: Should voting be mandatory in Ireland?
Poll: Should voting be mandatory in Ireland?
Thursday
5 May 2022
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Tax measures may need review to keep landlords from exiting the rental market, says minister
Tax measures may need review to keep landlords from exiting the rental market, says minister
Only 700 Ukrainian refugees so far placed in pledged accommodation as minister seeks 'patience'
Only 700 Ukrainian refugees so far placed in pledged accommodation as minister seeks 'patience'
‘No guarantee’ that maternity hospital CPO would be successful – Donnelly
‘No guarantee’ that maternity hospital CPO would be successful – Donnelly
European Parliament votes to extend Digital Covid Certs for 12 months
European Parliament votes to extend Digital Covid Certs for 12 months
Wednesday
4 May 2022
Govt won't oppose fresh Dáil motion challenging turf sale restrictions
Govt won't oppose fresh Dáil motion challenging turf sale restrictions
'A tenner a year lease': Martin says maternity hospital will effectively be in public ownership
'A tenner a year lease': Martin says maternity hospital will effectively be in public ownership
Contactless and smartphone payments on Dublin Bus may be possible 'late next year'
Contactless and smartphone payments on Dublin Bus may be possible 'late next year'
Harris says bullies have 'no right' to be in FG, calls on councillor with bullying claims to make complaint
Harris says bullies have 'no right' to be in FG, calls on councillor with bullying claims to make complaint
Alleged excessive data gathering by Department of Social Protection being examined
Alleged excessive data gathering by Department of Social Protection being examined
Tuesday
3 May 2022
More than 100 civilians brought to safety out of Mariupol as Russia strikes factory in Donetsk
More than 100 civilians brought to safety out of Mariupol as Russia strikes factory in Donetsk
Donaldson takes flak, and the rise of Alliance: The takeaways from tonight's NI Leaders' Debate
Donaldson takes flak, and the rise of Alliance: The takeaways from tonight's NI Leaders' Debate
'All lawfully permitted procedures', including abortion, to be allowed in new NMH, minister says
'All lawfully permitted procedures', including abortion, to be allowed in new NMH, minister says
Robert Watt to tell TDs he 'regrets' that Tony Holohan won't be taking up Trinity job
Robert Watt to tell TDs he 'regrets' that Tony Holohan won't be taking up Trinity job
‘Draft opinion’ on US abortion rights authentic document but not a final decision - chief justice
‘Draft opinion’ on US abortion rights authentic document but not a final decision - chief justice
What’s going on with the ownership of the new National Maternity Hospital and why are people unhappy?
What’s going on with the ownership of the new National Maternity Hospital and why are people unhappy?