Politics

Martin and Macron address issue of justice over murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier
Martin and Macron address issue of justice over murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier
Irish evacuation mission from Kabul Airport ends with rescue of 36 people
Irish evacuation mission from Kabul Airport ends with rescue of 36 people
'France will remain a faithful friend': Macron meets President Higgins on first official visit
'France will remain a faithful friend': Macron meets President Higgins on first official visit
The 9 at 9 Macron visits Dublin, New Zealand grapples with Delta outbreak, and firework fears.
Wednesday
25 Aug 2021
Stephen Donnelly says he was 'concerned' at footage of crowds after GAA hurling final
Stephen Donnelly says he was 'concerned' at footage of crowds after GAA hurling final
The 9 at 9 Afghans continue to flee Taliban, study suggests vaccine efficacy wanes, and expect more winter blackouts.
Taoiseach and Tánaiste to meet live event reps next week as pressure mounts to reopen entertainment sector
Taoiseach and Tánaiste to meet live event reps next week as pressure mounts to reopen entertainment sector
Electricity supply interruptions could have 'huge' impact on Irish society, expert warns
Electricity supply interruptions could have 'huge' impact on Irish society, expert warns
Tuesday
24 Aug 2021
US 'on pace' to complete Afghan pullout by 31 August, Biden tells G7 leaders
US 'on pace' to complete Afghan pullout by 31 August, Biden tells G7 leaders
Donnelly says all restrictions should be gone by Christmas, Holohan says he hopes 'much sooner'
Donnelly says all restrictions should be gone by Christmas, Holohan says he hopes 'much sooner'
The 9 at 9 A G7 meeting on Afghanistan, Defence Forces head to Kabul, and the Iveagh Market.
Monday
23 Aug 2021
Minister wants indoor arts and dance classes back in September in line with schools reopening
Minister wants indoor arts and dance classes back in September in line with schools reopening
Sunday
22 Aug 2021
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Saturday
21 Aug 2021
Back-to-school, live gigs and a winter plan: What can we expect in the next phase of reopening?
Back-to-school, live gigs and a winter plan: What can we expect in the next phase of reopening?
Friday
20 Aug 2021
Merkel 'demands' Putin free Kremlin critic Navalny as pair meet in Moscow
Merkel 'demands' Putin free Kremlin critic Navalny as pair meet in Moscow
Enda Kenny joins board of PR and lobbying firm
Enda Kenny joins board of PR and lobbying firm
Emmanuel Macron to visit Dublin next week for meetings with Taoiseach and President Higgins
Emmanuel Macron to visit Dublin next week for meetings with Taoiseach and President Higgins
€490k new funding announced to help create a 'circular economy' in Ireland
€490k new funding announced to help create a 'circular economy' in Ireland
Thursday
19 Aug 2021
Political pressure grows for live music roadmap by end of August
Political pressure grows for live music roadmap by end of August
Biden: US soldiers could remain in Afghanistan past deadline to ensure Americans get out
Biden: US soldiers could remain in Afghanistan past deadline to ensure Americans get out
Wednesday
18 Aug 2021
'We fear what is coming': Women in Kabul speak out as Taliban takes back control
'We fear what is coming': Women in Kabul speak out as Taliban takes back control
Monday
16 Aug 2021
Tom Clonan
Tom Clonan: 'Scenes of desperation at Kabul Airport speak to the barbarity of the Taliban'
Tom Clonan
Sunday
15 Aug 2021
Trudeau calls election as he seeks to capitalise on vaccination success
Trudeau calls election as he seeks to capitalise on vaccination success
'We basically can’t walk safely into town': The state of Ireland's footpaths and walkways
'We basically can’t walk safely into town': The state of Ireland's footpaths and walkways
Seven in 10 people think live outdoor music events should go ahead this year
Seven in 10 people think live outdoor music events should go ahead this year
Saturday
14 Aug 2021
Larry Donnelly
Larry Donnelly: Exit Cuomo, enter Kerrywoman Kathy Hochul
Larry Donnelly
Friday
13 Aug 2021
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Dept Foreign Affairs 'gravely concerned' over Taliban's offensive in Afghanistan
Dept Foreign Affairs 'gravely concerned' over Taliban's offensive in Afghanistan
'I can't sleep at night': Pregnant teachers fear going back to school before they're vaccinated
'I can't sleep at night': Pregnant teachers fear going back to school before they're vaccinated
Thursday
12 Aug 2021
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Wednesday
11 Aug 2021
Dr Ronan Glynn: Getting the Covid-19 vaccine is like wearing a seatbelt in a car
Dr Ronan Glynn: Getting the Covid-19 vaccine is like wearing a seatbelt in a car
Eir to add a further 200,000 homes and businesses to its gigabit fibre network
Eir to add a further 200,000 homes and businesses to its gigabit fibre network
Tuesday
10 Aug 2021
Germany to end free Covid-19 tests in bid to incentivise more people to get vaccinated
Germany to end free Covid-19 tests in bid to incentivise more people to get vaccinated
Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo to resign in wake of sexual harassment accusations
Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo to resign in wake of sexual harassment accusations
Taoiseach hails 'hugely important' IPCC climate report following criticism of his 'silence' yesterday
Taoiseach hails 'hugely important' IPCC climate report following criticism of his 'silence' yesterday
Paschal Donohoe says he 'absolutely accepts' Leo Varadkar's explanations about 'Merrion Gate'
Paschal Donohoe says he 'absolutely accepts' Leo Varadkar's explanations about 'Merrion Gate'
'Chronic and worsening' supply crisis heaps pressure on renters as prices climb sharply
'Chronic and worsening' supply crisis heaps pressure on renters as prices climb sharply
Monday
9 Aug 2021
Labour TD Ivana Bacik apologises for attending Merrion Hotel party
Labour TD Ivana Bacik apologises for attending Merrion Hotel party
Eamon Ryan 'regrets' controversy caused by Zappone and Green Party events
Eamon Ryan 'regrets' controversy caused by Zappone and Green Party events
Sunday
8 Aug 2021
'Further clarity' was needed on guidelines after Zappone event, Taoiseach says
'Further clarity' was needed on guidelines after Zappone event, Taoiseach says