Politics

Taoiseach: 'Over 2,000 cases per day would significantly challenge the contact tracing system'
Taoiseach: 'Over 2,000 cases per day would significantly challenge the contact tracing system'
Tuesday
22 Dec 2020
EU rejects British fisheries offer of 35% fish-stock reduction over 3 years
EU rejects British fisheries offer of 35% fish-stock reduction over 3 years
France to ease Covid travel ban from UK - but negative test result needed to travel
France to ease Covid travel ban from UK - but negative test result needed to travel
Northern Ireland became 'funnel' to Republic from Britain after travel ban, says NI Health Minister
Northern Ireland became 'funnel' to Republic from Britain after travel ban, says NI Health Minister
Coronavirus: 13 deaths and 970 new cases confirmed in Ireland
Coronavirus: 13 deaths and 970 new cases confirmed in Ireland
'Level 5 with modifications': Here's when the new restrictions kick in over the Christmas and New Year period
'Level 5 with modifications': Here's when the new restrictions kick in over the Christmas and New Year period
A return to Level 5 - with modifications - from Christmas Eve
A return to Level 5 - with modifications - from Christmas Eve
Only six people can attend weddings from 3 January, and worship moves online from 26 December
Only six people can attend weddings from 3 January, and worship moves online from 26 December
Hourigan says being in the Greens is 'hostile' and 'lots of people would be relieved' if she left
Hourigan says being in the Greens is 'hostile' and 'lots of people would be relieved' if she left
Mícheál Ó Cionna
It's been a hideous year for our tourism business. If we're to make it through 2021, a level playing field is vital
Mícheál Ó Cionna
The Explainer: RTÉ's Brian O'Donovan on reporting in Trump's America - and what 2021 holds for Biden
The Explainer: RTÉ's Brian O'Donovan on reporting in Trump's America - and what 2021 holds for Biden
Stormont advises against non-essential travel between NI and both Republic and Britain
Stormont advises against non-essential travel between NI and both Republic and Britain
Cabinet to meet today to discuss further Christmas restrictions as NPHET announces Covid 'third wave'
Cabinet to meet today to discuss further Christmas restrictions as NPHET announces Covid 'third wave'
Monday
21 Dec 2020
Cabinet Covid Committee agrees hospitality should shut on Christmas Eve
Cabinet Covid Committee agrees hospitality should shut on Christmas Eve
Late-night NI Executive meeting called to discuss potential travel ban from Britain
Late-night NI Executive meeting called to discuss potential travel ban from Britain
Schools in NI will reopen after Christmas break but additional safety measures will be in place
Schools in NI will reopen after Christmas break but additional safety measures will be in place
Coveney says inter-county travel ban may be re-introduced before 6 January
Coveney says inter-county travel ban may be re-introduced before 6 January
Eamon Ryan says Ireland will work with UK 'on what comes next' after 48-hour suspension of transport
Eamon Ryan says Ireland will work with UK 'on what comes next' after 48-hour suspension of transport
Saturday
19 Dec 2020
Paul Reid: 'I'm certain we'll get back to hugging friends and not wearing masks'
Paul Reid: 'I'm certain we'll get back to hugging friends and not wearing masks'
Helen McEntee
Helen McEntee: Coco’s Law will give gardaí tools to prosecute those who share intimate images without consent
Helen McEntee
The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making the headlines this morning.
FDA gives green light for Moderna vaccine use across the US
FDA gives green light for Moderna vaccine use across the US
Pub and restaurants expected to close their doors on 30 Dec, while inter-county travel set to continue until 6 January
Pub and restaurants expected to close their doors on 30 Dec, while inter-county travel set to continue until 6 January
Friday
18 Dec 2020
New laws criminalising the distribution of intimate images without consent approved by Oireachtas
New laws criminalising the distribution of intimate images without consent approved by Oireachtas
US President-elect Joe Biden and wife Jill to receive Covid-19 vaccine on Monday
US President-elect Joe Biden and wife Jill to receive Covid-19 vaccine on Monday
Brexit: Taoiseach says 'very significant difficulties' remain as time ticks away
Brexit: Taoiseach says 'very significant difficulties' remain as time ticks away
New affordable housing plan will see State take 30% stake in homes of first-time buyers
New affordable housing plan will see State take 30% stake in homes of first-time buyers
Government 'very minded' to accept advice to close hospitality and reimpose travel restrictions after Christmas
Government 'very minded' to accept advice to close hospitality and reimpose travel restrictions after Christmas
Consultation begins on the 'right to disconnect' from work out of hours
Consultation begins on the 'right to disconnect' from work out of hours
Jacob Rees-Mogg accuses Unicef of 'stunt' for campaign to feed UK children
Jacob Rees-Mogg accuses Unicef of 'stunt' for campaign to feed UK children
WHO warns people against gathering at Christmas as it is ‘not worth the risk’
WHO warns people against gathering at Christmas as it is ‘not worth the risk’
Growing pains: Fears for migrant workers who carry the load of Ireland's horticulture boom
Growing pains: Fears for migrant workers who carry the load of Ireland's horticulture boom
Thursday
17 Dec 2020
Tánaiste warns: 'If we wait until 6 January, restrictions might be tougher and go on for longer'
Tánaiste warns: 'If we wait until 6 January, restrictions might be tougher and go on for longer'
Spanish parliament approves bill to allow assisted dying
Spanish parliament approves bill to allow assisted dying
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Taoiseach: People should expect further Covid-19 restrictions 'before New Year's Eve'
Taoiseach: People should expect further Covid-19 restrictions 'before New Year's Eve'
It will be 'challenging' to overcome final trade-talk issues, says von der Leyen after call with Johnson
It will be 'challenging' to overcome final trade-talk issues, says von der Leyen after call with Johnson
Taoiseach Micheál Martin tests negative for Covid-19 after Emmanuel Macron tests positive
Taoiseach Micheál Martin tests negative for Covid-19 after Emmanuel Macron tests positive
HSE in 'detailed discussions' with company over €14m contract for ventilators that failed quality checks
HSE in 'detailed discussions' with company over €14m contract for ventilators that failed quality checks
Education Minister says there's no reason to close schools early ahead of Christmas or open them later after New Year
Education Minister says there's no reason to close schools early ahead of Christmas or open them later after New Year