Politics

The 9 at 9 It’s a busy news morning.
EU is threatening 'blockade' on British food to Northern Ireland and to 'carve up' the UK, Boris Johnson says
EU is threatening 'blockade' on British food to Northern Ireland and to 'carve up' the UK, Boris Johnson says
Micheál Martin announces the new 'Living with Covid' roadmap on Tuesday - here's what to expect
Micheál Martin announces the new 'Living with Covid' roadmap on Tuesday - here's what to expect
Friday
11 Sep 2020
Trump announces peace deal between Bahrain and Israel
Trump announces peace deal between Bahrain and Israel
Nursing home residents in Dublin restricted to one nominated visitor as cases continue to climb in capital
Nursing home residents in Dublin restricted to one nominated visitor as cases continue to climb in capital
Widespread Covid-19 testing to begin tomorrow in all direct provision centres
Widespread Covid-19 testing to begin tomorrow in all direct provision centres
Coronavirus: 211 new cases and one new death confirmed in Ireland
Coronavirus: 211 new cases and one new death confirmed in Ireland
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
The 9 at 9 It’s a relatively quiet morning – here’s what is making the news.
'Terrible mess': UK and EU at odds as trade talks hang in the balance
'Terrible mess': UK and EU at odds as trade talks hang in the balance
'A few hundred' supporters to be allowed at matches under new government plan
'A few hundred' supporters to be allowed at matches under new government plan
Thursday
10 Sep 2020
Martin announces establishment of arts and culture recovery taskforce
Martin announces establishment of arts and culture recovery taskforce
'Extremely serious violation': EU spells out its displeasure as it delivers ultimatum to UK in tense meeting
'Extremely serious violation': EU spells out its displeasure as it delivers ultimatum to UK in tense meeting
Nursing homes regulator says its powers are 'not adequate' to handle the pandemic
Nursing homes regulator says its powers are 'not adequate' to handle the pandemic
Pubs will be allowed host live music sessions when they reopen
Pubs will be allowed host live music sessions when they reopen
'Right decision': HSE boss says suspension of meat plant testing was necessary to deal with surge in demand elsewhere
'Right decision': HSE boss says suspension of meat plant testing was necessary to deal with surge in demand elsewhere
Michelle O'Neill admits public health message has been undermined by Bobby Storey funeral attendance
Michelle O'Neill admits public health message has been undermined by Bobby Storey funeral attendance
The 9 at 9 An increase in cases in Dublin, emergency Brexit talks in London, and strange-smelling water in Dublin.
Emergency Brexit talks due in London today after UK reveals bill to override Withdrawal Agreement
Emergency Brexit talks due in London today after UK reveals bill to override Withdrawal Agreement
Wednesday
9 Sep 2020
Trump wanted to 'play down' Covid-19, new Bob Woodward book claims
Trump wanted to 'play down' Covid-19, new Bob Woodward book claims
Operation Moonshot: Mass testing could create ‘freedom pass’ to go about life as normal, Johnson says
Operation Moonshot: Mass testing could create ‘freedom pass’ to go about life as normal, Johnson says
Taoiseach tells Johnson of the 'serious implications' if British government breaches Brexit deal
Taoiseach tells Johnson of the 'serious implications' if British government breaches Brexit deal
€6 million worth of support packages for live performance and music industry announced
€6 million worth of support packages for live performance and music industry announced
'Common sense has broken down': Government slammed for 'bonkers' measures and 'mixed messaging'
'Common sense has broken down': Government slammed for 'bonkers' measures and 'mixed messaging'
'This is not a drill': Big national effort needed in the next three months to prepare for Brexit
'This is not a drill': Big national effort needed in the next three months to prepare for Brexit
Public health experts must justify any proposed restrictions for Dublin if they're more 'drastic' than other EU cities
Public health experts must justify any proposed restrictions for Dublin if they're more 'drastic' than other EU cities
Irish regulator finds 'majority' of home and car insurers charged different prices to customers with similar risk
Irish regulator finds 'majority' of home and car insurers charged different prices to customers with similar risk
'We got no heads up': Taoiseach speaks to Boris Johnson about the 'undermining' of Brexit negotiations
'We got no heads up': Taoiseach speaks to Boris Johnson about the 'undermining' of Brexit negotiations
Irish government aiming to allow people to travel abroad to visit loved ones for Christmas
Irish government aiming to allow people to travel abroad to visit loved ones for Christmas
'Alarm bells': Tánaiste expresses concern ahead of publication of law-breaking Brexit bill
'Alarm bells': Tánaiste expresses concern ahead of publication of law-breaking Brexit bill
The 9 at 9 Oxford vaccine trial on pause, a meat plant won’t renew Direct Provision contracts, and Phil Hogan gives an interview.
Publicans: 'It would be a body blow if Dublin pubs have to remain closed'
Publicans: 'It would be a body blow if Dublin pubs have to remain closed'
Tuesday
8 Sep 2020
White House chief of staff 'optimistic' pandemic aid bill deal will be reached before election
White House chief of staff 'optimistic' pandemic aid bill deal will be reached before election
Simon Coveney: Concerns about proposed change to Brexit deal 'exacerbated' by recent comments
Simon Coveney: Concerns about proposed change to Brexit deal 'exacerbated' by recent comments
Pubs may not reopen and other businesses may close if Covid situation gets worse, government admits
Pubs may not reopen and other businesses may close if Covid situation gets worse, government admits
'More conservative than she appears to be': Who is Mairead McGuinness, Ireland's new EU commissioner?
'More conservative than she appears to be': Who is Mairead McGuinness, Ireland's new EU commissioner?
Ministers concerned Dublin and Limerick on 'knife-edge' - but it will be next week before any further measures are discussed
Ministers concerned Dublin and Limerick on 'knife-edge' - but it will be next week before any further measures are discussed
Local councillor Colm Markey is set to be Ireland's newest MEP - but who is he?
Local councillor Colm Markey is set to be Ireland's newest MEP - but who is he?
Pubs given green light to reopen from 21 September
Pubs given green light to reopen from 21 September
Mairead McGuinness chosen as new European Commissioner for Financial Services as Ireland loses Trade portfolio
Mairead McGuinness chosen as new European Commissioner for Financial Services as Ireland loses Trade portfolio