Politics

Varadkar apologises to those who have had a 'bad experience' with the Digital Covid Cert helpline
Varadkar apologises to those who have had a 'bad experience' with the Digital Covid Cert helpline
Government's new 'Housing For All' plan delayed until at least the end of August
Government's new 'Housing For All' plan delayed until at least the end of August
'Golfgate' case against current TD, former senator and two hoteliers is adjourned to October
'Golfgate' case against current TD, former senator and two hoteliers is adjourned to October
Australia PM 'sorry' for slow vaccine rollout, as Sydney records record jump in Covid cases
Australia PM 'sorry' for slow vaccine rollout, as Sydney records record jump in Covid cases
Wednesday
21 Jul 2021
Taoiseach says 'there's an obligation' on everyone to follow indoor dining rules ahead of Monday's reopening
Taoiseach says 'there's an obligation' on everyone to follow indoor dining rules ahead of Monday's reopening
Malta confirms seven passengers from Dublin flight must quarantine over 'non-compliant' HSE certs
Malta confirms seven passengers from Dublin flight must quarantine over 'non-compliant' HSE certs
People asked not to contact Digital Covid Cert helpline unless travelling within next 10 days
People asked not to contact Digital Covid Cert helpline unless travelling within next 10 days
Haiti installs new prime minister following assassination of president Jovenel Moise
Haiti installs new prime minister following assassination of president Jovenel Moise
Former minister and founder of the Progressive Democrats Des O'Malley dies aged 82
Former minister and founder of the Progressive Democrats Des O'Malley dies aged 82
Tuesday
20 Jul 2021
Time limits on indoor dining set to be scrapped, but 11.30pm closing time to remain
Time limits on indoor dining set to be scrapped, but 11.30pm closing time to remain
Taoiseach raises 'serious concerns' with Boris Johnson over British government's proposals on legacy issues
Taoiseach raises 'serious concerns' with Boris Johnson over British government's proposals on legacy issues
Stormont politicians reject UK government plans for Troubles 'amnesty'
Stormont politicians reject UK government plans for Troubles 'amnesty'
Footage of UK abattoir slaughtering racehorses 'does not happen here', Irish officials say
Footage of UK abattoir slaughtering racehorses 'does not happen here', Irish officials say
Tony Blair's 1997 Famine message was ghost-written by aides as he couldn't be contacted
Tony Blair's 1997 Famine message was ghost-written by aides as he couldn't be contacted
Johnson faces backlash over plans to make vaccine passports compulsory for nightclubs
Johnson faces backlash over plans to make vaccine passports compulsory for nightclubs
Monday
19 Jul 2021
O'Neill says it is right for UK government to intervene on NI abortion services
O'Neill says it is right for UK government to intervene on NI abortion services
Cabinet meets on Wednesday with final sign off on indoor dining reopening expected
Cabinet meets on Wednesday with final sign off on indoor dining reopening expected
Saturday
17 Jul 2021
Mask-wearing in Ireland is slipping, but compliance will likely increase as Delta rises
Mask-wearing in Ireland is slipping, but compliance will likely increase as Delta rises
Friday
16 Jul 2021
SDLP leader received death threats after naming Soldier F
SDLP leader received death threats after naming Soldier F
Dr Seána Glennon
Could it work here? Sacramento announces radical new plan to tackle homelessness
Dr Seána Glennon
Taoiseach says Ireland's reopening has been 'slowest in Europe, wisely so'
Taoiseach says Ireland's reopening has been 'slowest in Europe, wisely so'
NI political leaders hold ‘robust’ talks, co-chaired by Coveney, on Troubles legacy plans
NI political leaders hold ‘robust’ talks, co-chaired by Coveney, on Troubles legacy plans
Landlords can no longer hit tenants with 4% rent hike from today, but SF criticises delay in law
Landlords can no longer hit tenants with 4% rent hike from today, but SF criticises delay in law
Von der Leyen says Ireland’s handling of the pandemic is 'exemplary'
Von der Leyen says Ireland’s handling of the pandemic is 'exemplary'
Vast majority of portable loos removed from Dublin city centre due to 'lack of use'
Vast majority of portable loos removed from Dublin city centre due to 'lack of use'
Thursday
15 Jul 2021
Report into UN battle recommends medal for Jadotville commander but not for 33 other Irish troops
Report into UN battle recommends medal for Jadotville commander but not for 33 other Irish troops
Government aims to reopen indoor hospitality on 26 July
Government aims to reopen indoor hospitality on 26 July
115 homes in Kildare development at centre of controversy now won't be sold to cuckoo fund
115 homes in Kildare development at centre of controversy now won't be sold to cuckoo fund
Government wins vote on indoor dining laws labelled as 'discriminatory' by opposition TDs
Government wins vote on indoor dining laws labelled as 'discriminatory' by opposition TDs
Cuba lifts customs restrictions on food and medicine after unprecedented protests
Cuba lifts customs restrictions on food and medicine after unprecedented protests
Wednesday
14 Jul 2021
Micheál Martin says Fianna Fáil TDs will meet to review electoral performance after the summer break
Micheál Martin says Fianna Fáil TDs will meet to review electoral performance after the summer break
Government accused of signing away fishing rights at Rockall, Taoiseach says claim is 'absolute rubbish'
Government accused of signing away fishing rights at Rockall, Taoiseach says claim is 'absolute rubbish'
Belarus authorities raid homes and offices of journalists and human rights activists
Belarus authorities raid homes and offices of journalists and human rights activists
Digital Covid Cert call centre got 4,000 callers on first day but most hung up before speaking to an operator
Digital Covid Cert call centre got 4,000 callers on first day but most hung up before speaking to an operator
EU to launch action against Hungary over law discriminating against LGBTQ citizens
EU to launch action against Hungary over law discriminating against LGBTQ citizens
Health minister comes under cross-party pressure to reveal St Vincent's abortion figures
Health minister comes under cross-party pressure to reveal St Vincent's abortion figures
UK Government announces statute of limitations on Troubles prosecutions, including British Army soldiers
UK Government announces statute of limitations on Troubles prosecutions, including British Army soldiers
Angry Dáil exchanges over housing ahead of Cabinet meeting on Summer Economic Statement
Angry Dáil exchanges over housing ahead of Cabinet meeting on Summer Economic Statement
Mairead Enright
Opinion: The Mother and Baby Homes commission's report can't be safely used to provide redress
Mairead Enright
Councils 'deficient' at identifying Traveller housing needs, human rights commission finds
Councils 'deficient' at identifying Traveller housing needs, human rights commission finds