Politics

Proud Boys leader arrested over burning of church banner ahead of Washington protests
Proud Boys leader arrested over burning of church banner ahead of Washington protests
Schools in the North to remain closed as Covid-19 cases soar
Schools in the North to remain closed as Covid-19 cases soar
Explainer: Will Nama really return a €4 billion surplus to the State?
Explainer: Will Nama really return a €4 billion surplus to the State?
Six things to look out for in Georgia's $420 million Senate-deciding election race
Six things to look out for in Georgia's $420 million Senate-deciding election race
'Another case of it's only women so who bloody cares': Hundreds complain to minister about maternity restrictions
'Another case of it's only women so who bloody cares': Hundreds complain to minister about maternity restrictions
Monday
4 Jan 2021
Government considering shutting schools for the whole of January
Government considering shutting schools for the whole of January
Boris Johnson announces new national lockdown for England
Boris Johnson announces new national lockdown for England
'Extremely small' number of consignments refused at Dublin Port for having incorrect documents
'Extremely small' number of consignments refused at Dublin Port for having incorrect documents
National lockdown to be imposed in Scotland for rest of January, Sturgeon announces
National lockdown to be imposed in Scotland for rest of January, Sturgeon announces
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can't be extradited to the United States, judge rules
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can't be extradited to the United States, judge rules
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning…
Sunday
3 Jan 2021
Further restrictions not ruled out, says Varadkar as hospitals under 'extreme pressure'
Further restrictions not ruled out, says Varadkar as hospitals under 'extreme pressure'
Martin vows to lead Fianna Fáil into next election
Martin vows to lead Fianna Fáil into next election
Friday
1 Jan 2021
First ferries arrive at Dublin Port under new trade rules as hauliers warn of 'mayhem' at ports
First ferries arrive at Dublin Port under new trade rules as hauliers warn of 'mayhem' at ports
Thursday
31 Dec 2020
The Brexit transition period has ended - here are the challenges facing UK businesses
The Brexit transition period has ended - here are the challenges facing UK businesses
Quiz: How well do you remember 2010?
Quiz: How well do you remember 2010?
Gibraltar's border with Spain to remain open post-Brexit as UK and EU agree draft deal
Gibraltar's border with Spain to remain open post-Brexit as UK and EU agree draft deal
The Northern Ireland Protocol kicks off from tonight - here's what you need to know
The Northern Ireland Protocol kicks off from tonight - here's what you need to know
People must 'look at their plans' and reduce contacts as Ireland battles third wave, Holohan says
People must 'look at their plans' and reduce contacts as Ireland battles third wave, Holohan says
These are the winners and losers from the Irish political year
These are the winners and losers from the Irish political year
Brexit to take full effect tonight as UK leaves EU single market
Brexit to take full effect tonight as UK leaves EU single market
Taoiseach says government will consider extra bank holiday for 2021
Taoiseach says government will consider extra bank holiday for 2021
Wednesday
30 Dec 2020
'The situation is extremely serious': Return to full Level 5 restrictions until 31 January
'The situation is extremely serious': Return to full Level 5 restrictions until 31 January
'We are in tumultuous times': Cabinet meets as Covid-19 cases continue to rise
'We are in tumultuous times': Cabinet meets as Covid-19 cases continue to rise
'A new and great future': Britain's EU trade deal clears the Commons
'A new and great future': Britain's EU trade deal clears the Commons
Simon Harris warns universities over sexual harassment cases as he speaks of increased funding
Simon Harris warns universities over sexual harassment cases as he speaks of increased funding
Biden criticises Trump administration over pace of Covid-19 vaccine rollout
Biden criticises Trump administration over pace of Covid-19 vaccine rollout
Early Blair-Ahern meeting gave rise to potential for peace in Northern Ireland, documents show
Early Blair-Ahern meeting gave rise to potential for peace in Northern Ireland, documents show
INTO calls on government to delay reopening of schools until 11 January at earliest
INTO calls on government to delay reopening of schools until 11 January at earliest
Prince Charles' 1996 visit to Ireland was scrapped amid safety concerns, records show
Prince Charles' 1996 visit to Ireland was scrapped amid safety concerns, records show
Tuesday
29 Dec 2020
'Extreme concern': UK reports another record number of new Covid infections
'Extreme concern': UK reports another record number of new Covid infections
Fianna Fáil investigating claims female youth members were 'compared and ranked' on Zoom calls
Fianna Fáil investigating claims female youth members were 'compared and ranked' on Zoom calls
Johnson wins backing of Brexiteers for trade deal, who say agreement 'preserves UK's sovereignty'
Johnson wins backing of Brexiteers for trade deal, who say agreement 'preserves UK's sovereignty'
Cabinet to meet as number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Irish hospitals hits seven-month high
Cabinet to meet as number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Irish hospitals hits seven-month high
British concerned Ireland could 'exaggerate' 1997 Famine apology to draw parallel with Bloody Sunday
British concerned Ireland could 'exaggerate' 1997 Famine apology to draw parallel with Bloody Sunday
Drug testing at music festivals will be ready to be rolled out by summer 2021
Drug testing at music festivals will be ready to be rolled out by summer 2021
Monday
28 Dec 2020
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
President Higgins signs legislation criminalising distribution of intimate images without consent into law
President Higgins signs legislation criminalising distribution of intimate images without consent into law
EU member states give green light for post-Brexit deal to come into effect on 1 January
EU member states give green light for post-Brexit deal to come into effect on 1 January
Over 15,000 new parents have availed of Parent's Benefit payment since introduction in 2019
Over 15,000 new parents have availed of Parent's Benefit payment since introduction in 2019