Politics

Boris Johnson blames A-level debacle on 'mutant algorithm', as Department official stands down
Boris Johnson blames A-level debacle on 'mutant algorithm', as Department official stands down
Postponed Leaving Certificate written exams will start on 16 November
Postponed Leaving Certificate written exams will start on 16 November
Dr Ronan Glynn: 'People who need to self-isolate should have no fear about their employment'
Dr Ronan Glynn: 'People who need to self-isolate should have no fear about their employment'
Amid criticism of Brian Hayes' attendance at Golfgate dinner, the Banking Culture Board says it's not getting involved
Amid criticism of Brian Hayes' attendance at Golfgate dinner, the Banking Culture Board says it's not getting involved
Taoiseach will not 'seek to influence' EU Commission President's decision on Phil Hogan
Taoiseach will not 'seek to influence' EU Commission President's decision on Phil Hogan
Students who refuse to wear face masks will be sent home from secondary schools, Norma Foley says
Students who refuse to wear face masks will be sent home from secondary schools, Norma Foley says
Covid committee: HSE boss to be questioned on clusters in meat plants and re-opening of schools
Covid committee: HSE boss to be questioned on clusters in meat plants and re-opening of schools
Tuesday
25 Aug 2020
Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Eamon Ryan: 'It is clear' that Phil Hogan breached public health guidelines
Taoiseach, Tánaiste and Eamon Ryan: 'It is clear' that Phil Hogan breached public health guidelines
In TV interview, Phil Hogan says he does not accept HSE guidance on restricting movements
In TV interview, Phil Hogan says he does not accept HSE guidance on restricting movements
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Timeline: How Phil Hogan spent his time in Ireland and where he travelled to
Timeline: How Phil Hogan spent his time in Ireland and where he travelled to
Golfgate: Read Phil Hogan's full statement to Ursula von der Leyen on his Irish visit
Golfgate: Read Phil Hogan's full statement to Ursula von der Leyen on his Irish visit
Three party leaders meet ahead of Hogan decision
Three party leaders meet ahead of Hogan decision
Monday
24 Aug 2020
Taoiseach speaks to Belarusian opposition leader to voice support, amid third week of Minsk protests
Taoiseach speaks to Belarusian opposition leader to voice support, amid third week of Minsk protests
TikTok files lawsuit challenging US government's crackdown on app
TikTok files lawsuit challenging US government's crackdown on app
Republican Party formally nominates Trump to take on Biden in US 2020 elections
Republican Party formally nominates Trump to take on Biden in US 2020 elections
The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…
Timeline: Here's how Phil Hogan's statements about the Golfgate dinner have changed in the past three days
Timeline: Here's how Phil Hogan's statements about the Golfgate dinner have changed in the past three days
'Ireland rocked by coronavirus scandal': How the Golfgate controversy made international news
'Ireland rocked by coronavirus scandal': How the Golfgate controversy made international news
European Commission president 'seeking clarification' as Phil Hogan hands in his Golfgate report
European Commission president 'seeking clarification' as Phil Hogan hands in his Golfgate report
'Judicial arm of government will have to deal with this': Martin says he can't call for Supreme Court judge's dismissal
'Judicial arm of government will have to deal with this': Martin says he can't call for Supreme Court judge's dismissal
Dara Calleary resigns as Fianna Fáil deputy leader following golf dinner controversy
Dara Calleary resigns as Fianna Fáil deputy leader following golf dinner controversy
Government advisory group on planned €1 billion 'innovation district' in Dublin hasn't met in over a year
Government advisory group on planned €1 billion 'innovation district' in Dublin hasn't met in over a year
Sunday
23 Aug 2020
Recall: Coalition leaders agree Dáil should return early but opposition demands it comes back sooner
Recall: Coalition leaders agree Dáil should return early but opposition demands it comes back sooner
Poll: Which party would you vote for if there was a general election tomorrow?
Poll: Which party would you vote for if there was a general election tomorrow?
Trump's convention: Donald, Donald Jr, Melania and gun-toting protest couple all pencilled in for Republicans
Trump's convention: Donald, Donald Jr, Melania and gun-toting protest couple all pencilled in for Republicans
Larry Donnelly
Opinion: Joe Kennedy fights for his family’s legacy in a 'nasty' campaign
Larry Donnelly
Saturday
22 Aug 2020
Golfgate: Taoiseach and Tánaiste ask Phil Hogan to ‘consider his position’ as EU Commissioner
Golfgate: Taoiseach and Tánaiste ask Phil Hogan to ‘consider his position’ as EU Commissioner
'Into a storm': Failing on schools could shatter Martin's already troubled leadership
'Into a storm': Failing on schools could shatter Martin's already troubled leadership
'The elephant in the sitting room': Long-awaited report on injury payouts could have 'dramatic' effect on premiums
'The elephant in the sitting room': Long-awaited report on injury payouts could have 'dramatic' effect on premiums
Friday
21 Aug 2020
Government plunged into turmoil as public anger grows in wake of golf dinner controversy
Government plunged into turmoil as public anger grows in wake of golf dinner controversy
Phil Hogan 'regrets and apologises' for attendance at golfing event after public outcry
Phil Hogan 'regrets and apologises' for attendance at golfing event after public outcry
Ceann Comhairle seeks winding up of Oireachtas Golf Society
Ceann Comhairle seeks winding up of Oireachtas Golf Society
Golfgate: Who were the public figures at this week's controversial Oireachtas Golf Society dinner?
Golfgate: Who were the public figures at this week's controversial Oireachtas Golf Society dinner?
'The virus couldn't care less about anger': Ronan Glynn asks people to look past 'justifiable anger' over golf event
'The virus couldn't care less about anger': Ronan Glynn asks people to look past 'justifiable anger' over golf event
Phil Hogan 'left Kildare two days before localised lockdown', says spokesperson
Phil Hogan 'left Kildare two days before localised lockdown', says spokesperson
'I don’t have a defence': Sean O'Rourke apologises for attending Clifden golf event
'I don’t have a defence': Sean O'Rourke apologises for attending Clifden golf event
'A thundering and lightning disgrace': The nation's anger after Oireachtas Golf Society event
'A thundering and lightning disgrace': The nation's anger after Oireachtas Golf Society event
Micheál Martin removes party whip from three Fianna Fáil senators who attended golf event
Micheál Martin removes party whip from three Fianna Fáil senators who attended golf event
Leo Varadkar: 'The event organised by the Oireachtas Golf Society should not have happened'
Leo Varadkar: 'The event organised by the Oireachtas Golf Society should not have happened'