Politics

The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s making headlines this morning.
Leo Varadkar: 'Crisis of polarisation' developing in Irish politics due to influence of social media
Leo Varadkar: 'Crisis of polarisation' developing in Irish politics due to influence of social media
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris named Time magazine’s Person of the Year
Joe Biden and Kamala Harris named Time magazine’s Person of the Year
Covid vaccines: Hubs to be set up as retired professionals may be asked to help with roll-out
Covid vaccines: Hubs to be set up as retired professionals may be asked to help with roll-out
Thursday
10 Dec 2020
Coveney in Berlin tomorrow to mark handover of UN Security Council membership to Ireland
Coveney in Berlin tomorrow to mark handover of UN Security Council membership to Ireland
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Here's What Happened Today: Thursday
Stormont leaders defend lifting of circuit-breaker lockdown in Northern Ireland
Stormont leaders defend lifting of circuit-breaker lockdown in Northern Ireland
Brexit: Boris Johnson warns there is 'strong possibility' that trade deal will not be struck with EU
Brexit: Boris Johnson warns there is 'strong possibility' that trade deal will not be struck with EU
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Sparks fly as FG members question Sinn Féin TD's chairmanship of Dáil Committee after IRA comments
Sparks fly as FG members question Sinn Féin TD's chairmanship of Dáil Committee after IRA comments
Government to consider prioritising under-18s with health conditions for Covid-19 vaccine
Government to consider prioritising under-18s with health conditions for Covid-19 vaccine
Student nurses motion was 'party politics' designed to make the 'government look bad', says Varadkar
Student nurses motion was 'party politics' designed to make the 'government look bad', says Varadkar
Wednesday
9 Dec 2020
Brexit: 'Large gaps' remain after tonight's talks end between Johnson and von der Leyen
Brexit: 'Large gaps' remain after tonight's talks end between Johnson and von der Leyen
Insurance companies ‘put up roadblocks’ to funding for film and TV industry, committee hears
Insurance companies ‘put up roadblocks’ to funding for film and TV industry, committee hears
Mother of young woman who took her own life after online abuse meets with Justice Minister
Mother of young woman who took her own life after online abuse meets with Justice Minister
Joe Biden's son Hunter facing federal investigation over ‘tax affairs’
Joe Biden's son Hunter facing federal investigation over ‘tax affairs’
Dublin blown away by Bonn in post-Brexit bid to host European weather forecasting centre
Dublin blown away by Bonn in post-Brexit bid to host European weather forecasting centre
Self-employed people allowed earn €960 over two months without losing their Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Self-employed people allowed earn €960 over two months without losing their Pandemic Unemployment Payment
Two-thirds of complaints dealt with by telecoms regulator so far this year came from Eir customers
Two-thirds of complaints dealt with by telecoms regulator so far this year came from Eir customers
Management in tech firms based in Ireland could face prosecution if harmful content is not removed
Management in tech firms based in Ireland could face prosecution if harmful content is not removed
Three-month 'grace period' will mean Brexit agri-checks won't apply to foods sent to NI supermarkets
Three-month 'grace period' will mean Brexit agri-checks won't apply to foods sent to NI supermarkets
Taoiseach says reports of 'exploitation and abuse' of student nurses should be investigated
Taoiseach says reports of 'exploitation and abuse' of student nurses should be investigated
Johnny Depp applies to overturn ruling that he assaulted ex-wife Amber Heard
Johnny Depp applies to overturn ruling that he assaulted ex-wife Amber Heard
Ticket sales companies raise concern over timing of ticket touting bill due to effect of pandemic on events sector
Ticket sales companies raise concern over timing of ticket touting bill due to effect of pandemic on events sector
Explainer: What is the current situation with unpaid student nurse placements?
Explainer: What is the current situation with unpaid student nurse placements?
Tuesday
8 Dec 2020
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Covid-19 vaccine won't be available privately in Ireland as part of roll-out
Covid-19 vaccine won't be available privately in Ireland as part of roll-out
Brexit: Boris Johnson will fly to Brussels tomorrow for dinner meeting with Ursula von der Leyen
Brexit: Boris Johnson will fly to Brussels tomorrow for dinner meeting with Ursula von der Leyen
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Taoiseach accuses opposition of 'playing politics' with 'simplistic motion' about student nurses' pay
Taoiseach accuses opposition of 'playing politics' with 'simplistic motion' about student nurses' pay
UK and EU agree deal 'in principle' to manage post-Brexit trade with Northern Ireland
UK and EU agree deal 'in principle' to manage post-Brexit trade with Northern Ireland
Care home residents, frontline workers and over 70s set to be first in vaccine sequencing
Care home residents, frontline workers and over 70s set to be first in vaccine sequencing
Monday
7 Dec 2020
Covid-19 vaccine to be given to the elderly, carers and hospital staff in UK from tomorrow
Covid-19 vaccine to be given to the elderly, carers and hospital staff in UK from tomorrow
Brexit trade talks: Boris and Ursula to meet in coming days to discuss final 'significant differences'
Brexit trade talks: Boris and Ursula to meet in coming days to discuss final 'significant differences'
Varadkar accuses Mary Lou McDonald of justifying Sinn Féin 'intimidation' after young activist leaves party
Varadkar accuses Mary Lou McDonald of justifying Sinn Féin 'intimidation' after young activist leaves party
Government makes plea against restaurant 'no shows' and customers staying longer 'buying rounds'
Government makes plea against restaurant 'no shows' and customers staying longer 'buying rounds'
Sunday
6 Dec 2020
Taoiseach to meet NI First Minister over claims of Irish state's collusion in IRA murders
Taoiseach to meet NI First Minister over claims of Irish state's collusion in IRA murders
Explainer: Is this the final throw of the dice before a post-Brexit deal is struck?
Explainer: Is this the final throw of the dice before a post-Brexit deal is struck?
'This is the final throw of the dice': Talks on post-Brexit trade deal resume in Brussels
'This is the final throw of the dice': Talks on post-Brexit trade deal resume in Brussels
Poll: What is the best type of cheese?
Poll: What is the best type of cheese?