Politics

EU traffic light system for international travel to commence in November
EU traffic light system for international travel to commence in November
Taoiseach promises to scope out viability of high-speed cross border rail links
Taoiseach promises to scope out viability of high-speed cross border rail links
Taoiseach says people traveling beyond 5km limit with a reasonable excuse should have no fear about facing fines
Taoiseach says people traveling beyond 5km limit with a reasonable excuse should have no fear about facing fines
90% of residents and all but one nursing staff in nursing home test positive for Covid-19, Dáil told
90% of residents and all but one nursing staff in nursing home test positive for Covid-19, Dáil told
Donnelly says HSE contact tracing backlog issue 'won't happen again' as Reid says 'I regret that it happened'
Donnelly says HSE contact tracing backlog issue 'won't happen again' as Reid says 'I regret that it happened'
'When your mother cried during labour, she was paying for her sins': Stories of mother and baby home survivors read into Dáil record
'When your mother cried during labour, she was paying for her sins': Stories of mother and baby home survivors read into Dáil record
Wednesday
21 Oct 2020
Children’s Minister to re-examine 30-year seal on mother and baby homes records
Children’s Minister to re-examine 30-year seal on mother and baby homes records
NI Health Minister self-isolating after receiving close proximity notification from Covid app
NI Health Minister self-isolating after receiving close proximity notification from Covid app
Health Minister tells FF TDs that contact tracing 'didn't collapse', and asking patients to contact trace is 'one-off'
Health Minister tells FF TDs that contact tracing 'didn't collapse', and asking patients to contact trace is 'one-off'
Irish Sea checks will be ‘operationally effective’ by New Year even if facilities are unfinished
Irish Sea checks will be ‘operationally effective’ by New Year even if facilities are unfinished
Another bout of post-Brexit trade talks is to take place in London this week
Another bout of post-Brexit trade talks is to take place in London this week
UK government suffered 'biggest political defeat' in House of Lords over Brexit bill, TDs are told
UK government suffered 'biggest political defeat' in House of Lords over Brexit bill, TDs are told
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'We can disagree without hating each other': Opponents in Utah release joint campaign video promoting civility
'We can disagree without hating each other': Opponents in Utah release joint campaign video promoting civility
50 nurses in each of the last two weeks have contracted Covid-19 - INMO
50 nurses in each of the last two weeks have contracted Covid-19 - INMO
Anger mounts as government learns of contact tracing collapse impacting thousands through the media
Anger mounts as government learns of contact tracing collapse impacting thousands through the media
Ulster Bank tells Donohoe 'no decision' yet taken on its future amid reports it could be wound down
Ulster Bank tells Donohoe 'no decision' yet taken on its future amid reports it could be wound down
Why is Ireland choosing a 'seesaw' approach to tackling Covid-19?
Why is Ireland choosing a 'seesaw' approach to tackling Covid-19?
Tuesday
20 Oct 2020
NI health minister and CMO reject suggestion Covid-19 spread has link to political affiliation
NI health minister and CMO reject suggestion Covid-19 spread has link to political affiliation
Fines of €1,000 for house parties, and up to €500 for other breaches of Covid-19 rules
Fines of €1,000 for house parties, and up to €500 for other breaches of Covid-19 rules
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Pubs and restaurants face Christmas uncertainty due to restrictions
Pubs and restaurants face Christmas uncertainty due to restrictions
Level 5: Taoiseach outlines R0 target and says 'reward is to get the shops open'
Level 5: Taoiseach outlines R0 target and says 'reward is to get the shops open'
U-turn on mourners as 25 people will now be allowed at both weddings and funerals
U-turn on mourners as 25 people will now be allowed at both weddings and funerals
O'Brien says 'blanket' eviction ban to take effect while government will engage with banks on mortgage breaks
O'Brien says 'blanket' eviction ban to take effect while government will engage with banks on mortgage breaks
Monday
19 Oct 2020
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Highest level of Pandemic Unemployment Payment to be restored to €350 a week
Highest level of Pandemic Unemployment Payment to be restored to €350 a week
'Pull together and follow the spirit of the rules': Taoiseach confirms entire country will move to Level 5
'Pull together and follow the spirit of the rules': Taoiseach confirms entire country will move to Level 5
Cabinet agrees to impose nationwide Level 5 restrictions for six weeks
Cabinet agrees to impose nationwide Level 5 restrictions for six weeks
'What?': Theresa May shows disbelief at Boris Johnson's post-Brexit security plan
'What?': Theresa May shows disbelief at Boris Johnson's post-Brexit security plan
British government says EU leaders must 'change their position' for talks to continue
British government says EU leaders must 'change their position' for talks to continue
Sunday
18 Oct 2020
Explainer: How does the US voting system work?
Explainer: How does the US voting system work?
Trump and Biden hit the trail in a charged election week
Trump and Biden hit the trail in a charged election week
Michael Gove says EU 'not serious' about securing Brexit deal
Michael Gove says EU 'not serious' about securing Brexit deal
Saturday
17 Oct 2020
The Taoiseach says we 'weren't ready' for Level 5 two weeks ago, the question is are we now?
The Taoiseach says we 'weren't ready' for Level 5 two weeks ago, the question is are we now?
Friday
16 Oct 2020
Trump heads for swing states Florida and once reliably Republican Georgia
Trump heads for swing states Florida and once reliably Republican Georgia
Taoiseach says 'active consideration' will be given to NPHET's Level 5 advice as leaders set to meet tomorrow
Taoiseach says 'active consideration' will be given to NPHET's Level 5 advice as leaders set to meet tomorrow
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Brexit: UK negotiator tells EU there is 'no basis' for further trade talks following EU summit
Brexit: UK negotiator tells EU there is 'no basis' for further trade talks following EU summit
'The nuns sent me away with your child in a wheelbarrow': Powerful speeches in debate on mother and baby homes
'The nuns sent me away with your child in a wheelbarrow': Powerful speeches in debate on mother and baby homes