Politics

US Senate committee backs Claire Cronin as new US Ambassador to Ireland
US Senate committee backs Claire Cronin as new US Ambassador to Ireland
Children protest outside Dáil calling for 100% Mica redress scheme
Children protest outside Dáil calling for 100% Mica redress scheme
Britain's Queen Elizabeth unable to attend NI centenary event on medical grounds
Britain's Queen Elizabeth unable to attend NI centenary event on medical grounds
Canada makes Covid vaccines mandatory to all staff in House of Commons
Canada makes Covid vaccines mandatory to all staff in House of Commons
Capitol riot panel votes to hold ex-White House aide Steve Bannon in contempt
Capitol riot panel votes to hold ex-White House aide Steve Bannon in contempt
Tuesday
19 Oct 2021
'Staff are beyond breaking point': Government accused of leaving health service vulnerable
'Staff are beyond breaking point': Government accused of leaving health service vulnerable
Illegal adoptees 'forced to break the law' by using their falsified birth certificates
Illegal adoptees 'forced to break the law' by using their falsified birth certificates
Government approves legislation to allow for e-scooters in public spaces
Government approves legislation to allow for e-scooters in public spaces
Fur farmers to receive between €4m to €8m in compensation as Cabinet approves ban
Fur farmers to receive between €4m to €8m in compensation as Cabinet approves ban
Dáil observes moment of silence in memory of MP David Amess
Dáil observes moment of silence in memory of MP David Amess
At a glance: What are the new reopening plans?
At a glance: What are the new reopening plans?
Taoiseach: Nightclubs and late bars can open from Friday but with Covid certs in place
Taoiseach: Nightclubs and late bars can open from Friday but with Covid certs in place
Government confirms how Covid-19 restrictions will change from Friday
Government confirms how Covid-19 restrictions will change from Friday
Number restrictions on weddings and religious ceremonies lifted
Number restrictions on weddings and religious ceremonies lifted
Polish Prime Minister accuses the EU of ‘blackmail’ during clash over rule of law
Polish Prime Minister accuses the EU of ‘blackmail’ during clash over rule of law
Death of veteran on trial for 1974 attempted murder sparks renewed debate in North
Death of veteran on trial for 1974 attempted murder sparks renewed debate in North
Government advised that Covid certs, masks and social distancing should remain beyond Friday
Government advised that Covid certs, masks and social distancing should remain beyond Friday
Trump files lawsuit to block release of Capitol riots documents
Trump files lawsuit to block release of Capitol riots documents
North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea in latest weapons test
North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea in latest weapons test
Monday
18 Oct 2021
Brussels hints talks won’t include stripping EU judges from Northern Ireland Protocol
Brussels hints talks won’t include stripping EU judges from Northern Ireland Protocol
The 9 at 9 Facebook and the gas adverts, the sad passing of two poets and a national litter survey.
Sunday
17 Oct 2021
EU will not allow Ireland to be singled out if NI Protocol talks fail, McGuinness says
EU will not allow Ireland to be singled out if NI Protocol talks fail, McGuinness says
Raab lays out plans to reform legislation to stop EU rights court from 'dictating' to UK
Raab lays out plans to reform legislation to stop EU rights court from 'dictating' to UK
Police could guard MP surgeries to keep them safe, Priti Patel says
Police could guard MP surgeries to keep them safe, Priti Patel says
Campaigners returning to Westminster to demand end to Troubles ‘amnesty’ plan
Campaigners returning to Westminster to demand end to Troubles ‘amnesty’ plan
Could Poland leave the EU? 'It wants to give two fingers to the EU, but also stay in'
Could Poland leave the EU? 'It wants to give two fingers to the EU, but also stay in'
Saturday
16 Oct 2021
Candlelit vigil held in honour of MP David Amess
Candlelit vigil held in honour of MP David Amess
From 'Traffic Tsar' to 'sarcastic' chief executive: Who is Dublin City Council CEO Owen Keegan?
From 'Traffic Tsar' to 'sarcastic' chief executive: Who is Dublin City Council CEO Owen Keegan?
US offers to pay relatives of 10 people killed in botched Afghanistan drone strike
US offers to pay relatives of 10 people killed in botched Afghanistan drone strike
'Talk is the only option': Just how far apart are the UK and the EU on the NI Protocol?
'Talk is the only option': Just how far apart are the UK and the EU on the NI Protocol?
'Good reasons for concern': Young face worrying circumstances despite Budget's 'youthful tinge'
'Good reasons for concern': Young face worrying circumstances despite Budget's 'youthful tinge'
Friday
15 Oct 2021
Taoiseach: 'It's not a case of pressing the panic button'
Taoiseach: 'It's not a case of pressing the panic button'
The Nitelink will be back next Friday after all (if nightclubs are open that is)
The Nitelink will be back next Friday after all (if nightclubs are open that is)
Thursday
14 Oct 2021
Northern Ireland Protocol discussions will not be renegotiation, says Sefcovic
Northern Ireland Protocol discussions will not be renegotiation, says Sefcovic
White House confirms Joe Biden will travel to Glasgow for COP26 climate summit
White House confirms Joe Biden will travel to Glasgow for COP26 climate summit
Donnelly says free contraception for 17-25 year olds 'is just the start'
Donnelly says free contraception for 17-25 year olds 'is just the start'
Why are cases high if our vaccine rate is so good? Our proximity to the UK, says Donnelly
Why are cases high if our vaccine rate is so good? Our proximity to the UK, says Donnelly
NI Secretary of State 'profoundly disappointed' with court ruling over lack of abortion services
NI Secretary of State 'profoundly disappointed' with court ruling over lack of abortion services
No decision yet on 22 Oct easing, but suggestions Covid Pass system will be extended
No decision yet on 22 Oct easing, but suggestions Covid Pass system will be extended
'If you have symptoms presume it's Covid': NPHET seeks return to the basics as cases rise
'If you have symptoms presume it's Covid': NPHET seeks return to the basics as cases rise