Politics

Ireland to provide €1.5 million in emergency support for people in Gaza Strip
Ireland to provide €1.5 million in emergency support for people in Gaza Strip
Dáil approves proposal for 10% stamp duty for bulk purchases of 10 or more properties
Dáil approves proposal for 10% stamp duty for bulk purchases of 10 or more properties
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Biden tells Israel's Netanyahu he expects 'significant de-escalation' in Gaza conflict
Biden tells Israel's Netanyahu he expects 'significant de-escalation' in Gaza conflict
European Commission VP and UK's Brexit minister invited to give evidence to Stormont committee
European Commission VP and UK's Brexit minister invited to give evidence to Stormont committee
'No time limits' for beer gardens says Varadkar as Dublin's Merrion Row gets summer on-street dining
'No time limits' for beer gardens says Varadkar as Dublin's Merrion Row gets summer on-street dining
Patient receiving offer of medical procedure from abroad 'seems to align' with HSE hack, Dáil told
Patient receiving offer of medical procedure from abroad 'seems to align' with HSE hack, Dáil told
EU takes step towards relaxing tourism travel for fully-vaccinated visitors
EU takes step towards relaxing tourism travel for fully-vaccinated visitors
'A human error': Sinn Féin motion on affordable housing passed by Dáil after junior Minister doesn't call vote
'A human error': Sinn Féin motion on affordable housing passed by Dáil after junior Minister doesn't call vote
Loyalists tell MPs there is 'seething anger' at Boris Johnson over broken Protocol promise
Loyalists tell MPs there is 'seething anger' at Boris Johnson over broken Protocol promise
Donohoe says government's new housing measures will act as 'strong deterrent' to cuckoo funds
Donohoe says government's new housing measures will act as 'strong deterrent' to cuckoo funds
New York attorney general says Trump probe is now criminal
New York attorney general says Trump probe is now criminal
'Vaccines alone cannot end this': TDs to hear how indoor ventilation is key to fighting spread of Covid-19
'Vaccines alone cannot end this': TDs to hear how indoor ventilation is key to fighting spread of Covid-19
Reader Q&A: The vaccine portal is open for those aged 45 to 49 - here's what you need to know
Reader Q&A: The vaccine portal is open for those aged 45 to 49 - here's what you need to know
Tuesday
18 May 2021
Councillors around the country are to get a pay rise in July under plans agreed by Cabinet
Councillors around the country are to get a pay rise in July under plans agreed by Cabinet
HSE ransomware attack: 'Is it possible that sensitive information has been downloaded? Unfortunately, yes'
HSE ransomware attack: 'Is it possible that sensitive information has been downloaded? Unfortunately, yes'
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Up to 50% of future housing estates to be set aside for owner-occupiers, Ministers announce
Up to 50% of future housing estates to be set aside for owner-occupiers, Ministers announce
Government to extend emergency Covid-19 powers until November
Government to extend emergency Covid-19 powers until November
Taoiseach says Gaza air strikes 'wholly disproportionate' but rejects call to expel Israeli ambassador
Taoiseach says Gaza air strikes 'wholly disproportionate' but rejects call to expel Israeli ambassador
New DUP leader Edwin Poots asks Arlene Foster for a 'clear the air' meeting
New DUP leader Edwin Poots asks Arlene Foster for a 'clear the air' meeting
DNA testing for Mother and Baby Home sites could include 'aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews'
DNA testing for Mother and Baby Home sites could include 'aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews'
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Second Cabinet meeting this evening to deal with tax changes for cuckoo funds
Second Cabinet meeting this evening to deal with tax changes for cuckoo funds
Over 25,000 people sign petition calling for government to scrap tax breaks for cuckoo funds
Over 25,000 people sign petition calling for government to scrap tax breaks for cuckoo funds
Officials from National Cyber Security Centre to address 'urgent' meeting of TDs and Senators over HSE hack
Officials from National Cyber Security Centre to address 'urgent' meeting of TDs and Senators over HSE hack
'In an ideal world we'd all get new PPS numbers': Concerns personal data will be sold off on darkweb
'In an ideal world we'd all get new PPS numbers': Concerns personal data will be sold off on darkweb
Monday
17 May 2021
Bacik outlines Labour's vision for post-Covid Ireland and attacks government 'shambles' in bye-election bid
Bacik outlines Labour's vision for post-Covid Ireland and attacks government 'shambles' in bye-election bid
Almost 40% favour legalising cannabis for recreational use, over 90% in favour of medicinal use
Almost 40% favour legalising cannabis for recreational use, over 90% in favour of medicinal use
Sunday
16 May 2021
Coveney says 'it's too early to tell' if Israel has committed war crimes in Gaza
Coveney says 'it's too early to tell' if Israel has committed war crimes in Gaza
HSE won't comment on ransom figure, as other departments take precautions after cyber attack
HSE won't comment on ransom figure, as other departments take precautions after cyber attack
‘High degree of confidence’ vaccines work against Indian variant, Matt Hancock says
‘High degree of confidence’ vaccines work against Indian variant, Matt Hancock says
Pressure on FF's hopeful future leader O’Callaghan to deliver decent vote in Dublin Bay South
Pressure on FF's hopeful future leader O’Callaghan to deliver decent vote in Dublin Bay South
Saturday
15 May 2021
'Safe and steady' progress made as HSE attempts to regain control of IT system
'Safe and steady' progress made as HSE attempts to regain control of IT system
What next? Summer reopening plans to see holidays to the UK back on and live events trialled
What next? Summer reopening plans to see holidays to the UK back on and live events trialled
Friday
14 May 2021
Taoiseach sends congratulations as Edwin Poots elected new leader of the DUP
Taoiseach sends congratulations as Edwin Poots elected new leader of the DUP
Deaths rise as Palestinians flee heavy Israeli fire in Gaza
Deaths rise as Palestinians flee heavy Israeli fire in Gaza
Edwin Poots: Here's what you need to know about the new DUP leader
Edwin Poots: Here's what you need to know about the new DUP leader
One of these men will today be elected DUP leader, here's what they want and how the voting takes place
One of these men will today be elected DUP leader, here's what they want and how the voting takes place
Thursday
13 May 2021
Israeli military escalates operation in Gaza but clarifies 'ground assault' announcement
Israeli military escalates operation in Gaza but clarifies 'ground assault' announcement