Politics

A year into Brexit, Michel Barnier says it’s been a ‘lose-lose’ event
A year into Brexit, Michel Barnier says it’s been a ‘lose-lose’ event
Coalition leaders’ personal relationship ‘very good’ – but no festive pints this year
Coalition leaders’ personal relationship ‘very good’ – but no festive pints this year
McDonald says she can see 'no good argument' for re-entering the Commonwealth
McDonald says she can see 'no good argument' for re-entering the Commonwealth
Tuam site may finally be excavated in 2022 - five years after 'significant' human remains found
Tuam site may finally be excavated in 2022 - five years after 'significant' human remains found
Thursday
23 Dec 2021
Justice Minister says 'stark' findings shows one in 20 have had intimate images shared online
Justice Minister says 'stark' findings shows one in 20 have had intimate images shared online
Sammy Wilson branded ‘moronic fool’ over Christmas carol tweet on Covid
Sammy Wilson branded ‘moronic fool’ over Christmas carol tweet on Covid
Taoiseach: 'I think we have to approach vaccination of children with sensitivity'
Taoiseach: 'I think we have to approach vaccination of children with sensitivity'
Wednesday
22 Dec 2021
European Union takes Poland to court amid fears for bloc’s legal order
European Union takes Poland to court amid fears for bloc’s legal order
No plans for more restrictions this week, but Martin can't rule out discussions after Christmas
No plans for more restrictions this week, but Martin can't rule out discussions after Christmas
Incoming cold snap looks likely to bring inflated Irish energy bills with it in early 2022
Incoming cold snap looks likely to bring inflated Irish energy bills with it in early 2022
Tuesday
21 Dec 2021
Biden pledges 500 million free rapid Covid tests to counter Omicron
Biden pledges 500 million free rapid Covid tests to counter Omicron
'We can get through Omicron and overcome it' - Taoiseach
'We can get through Omicron and overcome it' - Taoiseach
Businesses can once again apply for the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme
Businesses can once again apply for the Employment Wage Subsidy Scheme
Man pleads not guilty to murder of Conservative MP David Amess
Man pleads not guilty to murder of Conservative MP David Amess
State to sell 15% chunk of its AIB stake over the next six months, Donohoe announces
State to sell 15% chunk of its AIB stake over the next six months, Donohoe announces
New moves to cancel UK Christmas celebrations unlikely despite Omicron surge
New moves to cancel UK Christmas celebrations unlikely despite Omicron surge
Monday
20 Dec 2021
Boris Johnson accused of ‘ducking difficult decisions’ over pulling back from Christmas lockdown
Boris Johnson accused of ‘ducking difficult decisions’ over pulling back from Christmas lockdown
Electorate should have a say before Taoiseach role rotates back to Varadkar, McDonald insists
Electorate should have a say before Taoiseach role rotates back to Varadkar, McDonald insists
Donald Trump sues New York Attorney General in bid to end civil investigation
Donald Trump sues New York Attorney General in bid to end civil investigation
New Covid restrictions come into effect in Ireland as almost 40% of over-18's receive booster
New Covid restrictions come into effect in Ireland as almost 40% of over-18's receive booster
Sinn Féin must tell voters about internal database, says data protection body
Sinn Féin must tell voters about internal database, says data protection body
As new restrictions come into force here, how are other European countries tackling Omicron?
As new restrictions come into force here, how are other European countries tackling Omicron?
Sunday
19 Dec 2021
Liz Truss to take on Brexit brief following David Frost’s resignation
Liz Truss to take on Brexit brief following David Frost’s resignation
Government to announce revamped restriction supports for businesses by Tuesday at the latest
Government to announce revamped restriction supports for businesses by Tuesday at the latest
The 9 at 9 David Frost ditches Johnson’s government, complaints against judges, and Ireland’s favourite Christmas song.
Courts Service cannot investigate 41 complaints against judges received in the last three years
Courts Service cannot investigate 41 complaints against judges received in the last three years
Saturday
18 Dec 2021
Taoiseach: January will be 'challenging', but 'behaviour does matter' in reducing Covid threat
Taoiseach: January will be 'challenging', but 'behaviour does matter' in reducing Covid threat
The 9 at 9 The fallout from new Covid restrictions, what Ireland thinks of Britain, and the typhoon in the Philippines.
Friday
17 Dec 2021
Merkel rival chosen as leader of Germany's conservative CDU by members
Merkel rival chosen as leader of Germany's conservative CDU by members
Pubs and restaurants will have to close at 8pm under new Covid restrictions
Pubs and restaurants will have to close at 8pm under new Covid restrictions
This evening's developments as Cabinet signed off on harsh new Covid measures
This evening's developments as Cabinet signed off on harsh new Covid measures
Cabinet agrees 8pm curfew for pubs and restaurants over the Christmas period
Cabinet agrees 8pm curfew for pubs and restaurants over the Christmas period
'We've been totally vindicated': State admits rights of Mother & Baby Home survivors were breached
'We've been totally vindicated': State admits rights of Mother & Baby Home survivors were breached
Government won't refund inbound travellers who got Covid tests before requirement was delayed
Government won't refund inbound travellers who got Covid tests before requirement was delayed
Q&A: Who is eligible for a Covid-19 booster and when will I get mine?
Q&A: Who is eligible for a Covid-19 booster and when will I get mine?
Thousands of UK tourists set off for France to beat travel ban
Thousands of UK tourists set off for France to beat travel ban
Mother and Baby Homes: Philomena Lee and Mary Harney cases back before High Court today
Mother and Baby Homes: Philomena Lee and Mary Harney cases back before High Court today
Thursday
16 Dec 2021
NPHET recommends 5pm closing time for pubs and restaurants, Cabinet set to meet tomorrow
NPHET recommends 5pm closing time for pubs and restaurants, Cabinet set to meet tomorrow
Mary Lou McDonald says she won't be asking Gerry Adams to apologise over Christmas video
Mary Lou McDonald says she won't be asking Gerry Adams to apologise over Christmas video
People aged 40-49 to be offered Covid boosters from 27 December, three weeks ahead of schedule
People aged 40-49 to be offered Covid boosters from 27 December, three weeks ahead of schedule