Politics

Fianna Fáil TD 'happy' with Taoiseach's commitments over Cork roads and won't be quitting the party
Fianna Fáil TD 'happy' with Taoiseach's commitments over Cork roads and won't be quitting the party
Biden pushes vaccine mandates to boost US economy
Biden pushes vaccine mandates to boost US economy
'It’s mental torture': Thousands expected at mica rally as homeowners take long road to Dublin
'It’s mental torture': Thousands expected at mica rally as homeowners take long road to Dublin
Thursday
7 Oct 2021
Polish court rules EU law 'incompatible' with its constitution
Polish court rules EU law 'incompatible' with its constitution
US agrees to extend debt ceiling to avoid catastrophic credit default
US agrees to extend debt ceiling to avoid catastrophic credit default
Coveney and Chambers to represent Government at Northern Ireland centenary service
Coveney and Chambers to represent Government at Northern Ireland centenary service
State pension age set to rise by three months each year from 2028 until it hits 67 in 2031
State pension age set to rise by three months each year from 2028 until it hits 67 in 2031
Sinn Féin seeks to outlaw the 'blacklisting' of journalists by media organisations
Sinn Féin seeks to outlaw the 'blacklisting' of journalists by media organisations
Corporate tax to increase from 12.5% to 15% as Ireland agrees to back global reforms
Corporate tax to increase from 12.5% to 15% as Ireland agrees to back global reforms
Softening of EU stance on NI protocol is welcome breakthrough, Donaldson says
Softening of EU stance on NI protocol is welcome breakthrough, Donaldson says
Dáil extends law allowing vaccine pass for indoor dining to January as a 'precaution'
Dáil extends law allowing vaccine pass for indoor dining to January as a 'precaution'
Investigation into reports of disturbing 'rape chant' on nighttime DART service
Investigation into reports of disturbing 'rape chant' on nighttime DART service
Former ministers raise concerns with Varadkar about Budget spending promises
Former ministers raise concerns with Varadkar about Budget spending promises
Land grab: How agri-subsidies encourage farmers to cut back on nature
Land grab: How agri-subsidies encourage farmers to cut back on nature
Wednesday
6 Oct 2021
Sinn Féin in 10-point lead as most popular party in new opinion poll
Sinn Féin in 10-point lead as most popular party in new opinion poll
Taoiseach: Country 'on track' to see final Covid restrictions lifted in fortnight's time
Taoiseach: Country 'on track' to see final Covid restrictions lifted in fortnight's time
Bullish Boris Johnson does not mention Northern Ireland Protocol during 45 minute Tory speech
Bullish Boris Johnson does not mention Northern Ireland Protocol during 45 minute Tory speech
Cork TD threatens to quit Fianna Fáil claiming he was 'lied to' over NDP road plans
Cork TD threatens to quit Fianna Fáil claiming he was 'lied to' over NDP road plans
No ‘vast conspiracy’ to delay Sláintecare, committee told
No ‘vast conspiracy’ to delay Sláintecare, committee told
Zuckerberg says claim Facebook put profits over safety 'just not true'
Zuckerberg says claim Facebook put profits over safety 'just not true'
Bethany Home survivor Derek Leinster lodges legal proceedings against Irish State
Bethany Home survivor Derek Leinster lodges legal proceedings against Irish State
Tuesday
5 Oct 2021
Agencies tasked with supporting adopted adults ‘not fit for purpose’, Committee hears
Agencies tasked with supporting adopted adults ‘not fit for purpose’, Committee hears
What do Irish politicians make of calls to 'nationalise' or 'break up' Facebook?
What do Irish politicians make of calls to 'nationalise' or 'break up' Facebook?
Phrase 'at least' being removed from draft OECD tax deal
Phrase 'at least' being removed from draft OECD tax deal
Childcare providers hold Dáil protest over children 'falling through the cracks'
Childcare providers hold Dáil protest over children 'falling through the cracks'
Almost 40,000 people sign petition demanding government takes more action against vulture funds
Almost 40,000 people sign petition demanding government takes more action against vulture funds
Mica redress package will be 'one of the biggest ever announced in relation to anything'
Mica redress package will be 'one of the biggest ever announced in relation to anything'
Roll out of free contraception expected to be given green light for Budget 2022
Roll out of free contraception expected to be given green light for Budget 2022
Nightclubs seeking guarantee they'll be at 100% capacity for the big reopening
Nightclubs seeking guarantee they'll be at 100% capacity for the big reopening
Monday
4 Oct 2021
Biden administration lifts abortion referral ban on family planning clinics
Biden administration lifts abortion referral ban on family planning clinics
Five people arrested after ex-Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith allegedly hit with a traffic cone
Five people arrested after ex-Tory leader Iain Duncan Smith allegedly hit with a traffic cone
Unionist leaders come together at conference event to denounce NI Protocol
Unionist leaders come together at conference event to denounce NI Protocol
Tánaiste commits to closing loopholes that allow people to conceal assets
Tánaiste commits to closing loopholes that allow people to conceal assets
Taoiseach says no conflict of interest in Attorney General's private work cases
Taoiseach says no conflict of interest in Attorney General's private work cases
No date for MetroLink, but Taoiseach says €165bn National Development Plan is 'not a wish list'
No date for MetroLink, but Taoiseach says €165bn National Development Plan is 'not a wish list'
Frost tells EU ‘significant changes’ needed to Northern Ireland Brexit deal
Frost tells EU ‘significant changes’ needed to Northern Ireland Brexit deal
Taoiseach says NDP 'delivery is key' as Eamon Ryan says all road projects mightn't be completed
Taoiseach says NDP 'delivery is key' as Eamon Ryan says all road projects mightn't be completed
New Zealand drops 'Covid zero' goal after Delta outbreak
New Zealand drops 'Covid zero' goal after Delta outbreak
Children's Minister: 'There's ingrained institutional racism against the Traveller community'
Children's Minister: 'There's ingrained institutional racism against the Traveller community'
Sunday
3 Oct 2021
Decision on mica scheme may not be made by end of October, junior minister says
Decision on mica scheme may not be made by end of October, junior minister says