Politics

BusConnects: H Spine towards Howth and Malahide to begin from Sunday
BusConnects: H Spine towards Howth and Malahide to begin from Sunday
If NPHET recommend easing slowdown, the government will find it impossible to reject the advice
If NPHET recommend easing slowdown, the government will find it impossible to reject the advice
Wednesday
23 Jun 2021
Mary Lou McDonald urges DUP to commit to ‘real powersharing’ in Northern Ireland
Mary Lou McDonald urges DUP to commit to ‘real powersharing’ in Northern Ireland
Tánaiste says 'final call' on further reopening on 5 July can’t be made until next week
Tánaiste says 'final call' on further reopening on 5 July can’t be made until next week
'Two fingers to the Irish people': Taoiseach urged to nationalise entire St Vincent's campus if healthcare group refuses to budge on ownership
'Two fingers to the Irish people': Taoiseach urged to nationalise entire St Vincent's campus if healthcare group refuses to budge on ownership
There will be 'no extension’ on deadline for post-Brexit residency scheme for EU nationals
There will be 'no extension’ on deadline for post-Brexit residency scheme for EU nationals
Tuesday
22 Jun 2021
'I hope we don't get back to this': Concerns in government that NPHET could push back against return of foreign travel
'I hope we don't get back to this': Concerns in government that NPHET could push back against return of foreign travel
Jeffrey Donaldson confirmed as new DUP leader without contest
Jeffrey Donaldson confirmed as new DUP leader without contest
No plans to delay 5 July reopening as Cabinet discusses Delta variant
No plans to delay 5 July reopening as Cabinet discusses Delta variant
Large numbers will need vaccine booster shots later this year and into next year, Cabinet hears
Large numbers will need vaccine booster shots later this year and into next year, Cabinet hears
Outgoing DUP leader Poots says he ‘has been promised significant victory’ over NI Protocol
Outgoing DUP leader Poots says he ‘has been promised significant victory’ over NI Protocol
'No longer appropriate': Cabinet signs off on fur farming ban and compensation scheme for farmers
'No longer appropriate': Cabinet signs off on fur farming ban and compensation scheme for farmers
Judge dismisses most claims over clearing of protesters from in front of White House
Judge dismisses most claims over clearing of protesters from in front of White House
Government to launch campaign on travel making clear that young unvaccinated people can go abroad
Government to launch campaign on travel making clear that young unvaccinated people can go abroad
Monday
21 Jun 2021
Explainer: How an ownership row is still holding back Ireland's new National Maternity Hospital
Explainer: How an ownership row is still holding back Ireland's new National Maternity Hospital
School meals programme to be extended this summer due to impact of Covid-19 pandemic
School meals programme to be extended this summer due to impact of Covid-19 pandemic
Garda Commissioner promises to use 'discretion' in dealing with licencing law to facilitate outdoor hospitality, says minister
Garda Commissioner promises to use 'discretion' in dealing with licencing law to facilitate outdoor hospitality, says minister
Sunday
20 Jun 2021
Government 'hasn't ruled out' CPO of National Maternity Hospital site
Government 'hasn't ruled out' CPO of National Maternity Hospital site
Varadkar says Fine Gael's 40,000 new homes a year target is not government policy but has been discussed
Varadkar says Fine Gael's 40,000 new homes a year target is not government policy but has been discussed
‘No Sinn Féin shopping list’ to facilitate appointment of next First Minister
‘No Sinn Féin shopping list’ to facilitate appointment of next First Minister
Saturday
19 Jun 2021
Tánaiste sets target of 70% home-ownership by end of this decade
Tánaiste sets target of 70% home-ownership by end of this decade
Paul Givan told he will have to resign as First Minister when new DUP leader is appointed
Paul Givan told he will have to resign as First Minister when new DUP leader is appointed
Friday
18 Jun 2021
An extract from our Brexit newsletter: A sausage war and a Poots putsch
An extract from our Brexit newsletter: A sausage war and a Poots putsch
'Nothing signed off' yet on new National Maternity Hospital, says Taoiseach
'Nothing signed off' yet on new National Maternity Hospital, says Taoiseach
Arise, Sir Jeffrey? What happens next after the DUP meltdown?
Arise, Sir Jeffrey? What happens next after the DUP meltdown?
Taoiseach seeks 'calm heads' as Michelle O'Neill calls on DUP to 'get their act together'
Taoiseach seeks 'calm heads' as Michelle O'Neill calls on DUP to 'get their act together'
Wagatha Christie case: Mediation fails between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy
Wagatha Christie case: Mediation fails between Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy
Government currently 'not contemplating' advising against travel to Northern Ireland, says Taoiseach
Government currently 'not contemplating' advising against travel to Northern Ireland, says Taoiseach
Iranians vote in presidential election tipped in favour of hard-liner
Iranians vote in presidential election tipped in favour of hard-liner
Biden signs bill to mark the end of slavery in US with a public holiday
Biden signs bill to mark the end of slavery in US with a public holiday
From the ousting of Arlene, to Poots getting the boot - here's the timeline of events
From the ousting of Arlene, to Poots getting the boot - here's the timeline of events
'It sends a clear message': Government minister to visit Waterford after Pride flags burned in city
'It sends a clear message': Government minister to visit Waterford after Pride flags burned in city
Thursday
17 Jun 2021
Edwin Poots is resigning as leader of the DUP, after three weeks in the role
Edwin Poots is resigning as leader of the DUP, after three weeks in the role
Sausage war: EU to 'assess' UK request for chilled meats to be traded with the North until October
Sausage war: EU to 'assess' UK request for chilled meats to be traded with the North until October
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DUP's Paul Givan installed as new First Minister despite opposition by party members at 'shambles' meeting
DUP's Paul Givan installed as new First Minister despite opposition by party members at 'shambles' meeting
Crisis averted in Northern Ireland after late night deal on Irish language
Crisis averted in Northern Ireland after late night deal on Irish language
Wednesday
16 Jun 2021
Von der Leyen 'very concerned' over Hungary law banning LGBT 'promotion' to minors
Von der Leyen 'very concerned' over Hungary law banning LGBT 'promotion' to minors
Sinn Féin establishes clear lead as Ireland’s most popular party – poll
Sinn Féin establishes clear lead as Ireland’s most popular party – poll
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday