Politics

Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Varadkar insists Merrion event was lawful and was probably within Fáilte guidelines
Varadkar insists Merrion event was lawful and was probably within Fáilte guidelines
Gardaí conducting preliminary enquiries into alleged indoor gatherings at Danny Healy-Rae's pub
Gardaí conducting preliminary enquiries into alleged indoor gatherings at Danny Healy-Rae's pub
Live music allowed in outdoor settings under updated hospitality guidelines
Live music allowed in outdoor settings under updated hospitality guidelines
Thursday
5 Aug 2021
Fine Gael senator says Zappone gathering was lawful, but didn't meet Covid guidelines
Fine Gael senator says Zappone gathering was lawful, but didn't meet Covid guidelines
Merrion Gate: Taoiseach and Tánaiste called on to explain 'grubby little episode'
Merrion Gate: Taoiseach and Tánaiste called on to explain 'grubby little episode'
'Safe but spectacular': Council planning for Kellie Harrington's Dublin homecoming
'Safe but spectacular': Council planning for Kellie Harrington's Dublin homecoming
Wednesday
4 Aug 2021
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Katherine Zappone says she will not accept UN envoy role after days of mounting political pressure
Katherine Zappone says she will not accept UN envoy role after days of mounting political pressure
Legal experts call for clarity on relationship between NPHET and government
Legal experts call for clarity on relationship between NPHET and government
Tuesday
3 Aug 2021
Minister asks public and churches for patience on communions and confirmations
Minister asks public and churches for patience on communions and confirmations
Levy on disposable coffee cups to be introduced in coming months
Levy on disposable coffee cups to be introduced in coming months
Paul Murphy
Paul Murphy: 'The answer to the unemployment crisis isn't JobBridge 2.0'
Paul Murphy
Sunday
1 Aug 2021
Explainer: How does a new set of rules aim to make life tougher for rogue bankers?
Explainer: How does a new set of rules aim to make life tougher for rogue bankers?
Saturday
31 Jul 2021
Larry Donnelly
Larry Donnelly: Katherine Zappone will provide value for money as special envoy
Larry Donnelly
Friday
30 Jul 2021
‘Window of opportunity’ to resolve post-Brexit trading issues, says NI First Minister
‘Window of opportunity’ to resolve post-Brexit trading issues, says NI First Minister
Taoiseach says Covid has 'exacerbated' volume of legislation, as politicians discuss President's letter
Taoiseach says Covid has 'exacerbated' volume of legislation, as politicians discuss President's letter
Calls for three extra bank holidays in February, September and November
Calls for three extra bank holidays in February, September and November
Varadkar says indoor hospitality is 'working well' and urges compliance over bank holiday weekend
Varadkar says indoor hospitality is 'working well' and urges compliance over bank holiday weekend
NI First Minister vows to 'resist' Westminster move to set up abortion services
NI First Minister vows to 'resist' Westminster move to set up abortion services
Thursday
29 Jul 2021
Campaign of abuse against restaurants following the rules is 'reprehensible', says Taoiseach
Campaign of abuse against restaurants following the rules is 'reprehensible', says Taoiseach
Don't expect a 'Freedom Day' but Taoiseach says lifting restrictions in September will be discussed next month
Don't expect a 'Freedom Day' but Taoiseach says lifting restrictions in September will be discussed next month
Offices likely to be in a position to begin reopening in September, minister says
Offices likely to be in a position to begin reopening in September, minister says
Wednesday
28 Jul 2021
'The benefits of vaccination exceed any risk': NIAC's Prof Karina Butler outlines advice to parents
'The benefits of vaccination exceed any risk': NIAC's Prof Karina Butler outlines advice to parents
Varadkar and Coveney 'accept responsibility' for oversight in appointing Zappone special envoy
Varadkar and Coveney 'accept responsibility' for oversight in appointing Zappone special envoy
Mother and Baby Home cases to be heard by High Court in November
Mother and Baby Home cases to be heard by High Court in November
Tuesday
27 Jul 2021
After years of raw sewage going into the Avoca River, Arklow gets green light for new treatment plant
After years of raw sewage going into the Avoca River, Arklow gets green light for new treatment plant
Information campaign to be launched as children aged 12 to 15 set to be offered jabs
Information campaign to be launched as children aged 12 to 15 set to be offered jabs
Wedding guest limit will increase to 100 from 5 August, baptisms also to resume
Wedding guest limit will increase to 100 from 5 August, baptisms also to resume
Donohoe defends appointment of Zappone as UN special envoy for freedom of expression
Donohoe defends appointment of Zappone as UN special envoy for freedom of expression
Mother and Baby Homes: Two test cases to be heard by High Court later this year
Mother and Baby Homes: Two test cases to be heard by High Court later this year
Monday
26 Jul 2021
Here is the current guidance on vaccinating children against Covid-19
Here is the current guidance on vaccinating children against Covid-19
NI Executive to meet to discuss Covid-19 relaxations and waiting list crisis
NI Executive to meet to discuss Covid-19 relaxations and waiting list crisis
Sunday
25 Jul 2021
Regulations to put indoor dining reopening on a legal footing to be published today
Regulations to put indoor dining reopening on a legal footing to be published today
Saturday
24 Jul 2021
Guidelines for indoor hospitality allows for six to a table, with closing time remaining at 11.30pm
Guidelines for indoor hospitality allows for six to a table, with closing time remaining at 11.30pm
Friday
23 Jul 2021
Group of Social Democrats members call for party leadership contest
Group of Social Democrats members call for party leadership contest
Funeral of 'person of courage and integrity' Des O'Malley takes place
Funeral of 'person of courage and integrity' Des O'Malley takes place
Varadkar says steep rise in case numbers expected but 'we won't have to reimpose restrictions'
Varadkar says steep rise in case numbers expected but 'we won't have to reimpose restrictions'
Regulations and guidance for indoor dining will be ready today or over the weekend, says Tánaiste
Regulations and guidance for indoor dining will be ready today or over the weekend, says Tánaiste
Thursday
22 Jul 2021
MP ordered to leave UK Commons after accusing Boris Johnson of repeatedly lying
MP ordered to leave UK Commons after accusing Boris Johnson of repeatedly lying