Politics

Foley confident every child will return to school next week but says extra 1,600 buses a 'logistical challenge'
Foley confident every child will return to school next week but says extra 1,600 buses a 'logistical challenge'
Galway Cathaoirleach says golf event smacks of 'one rule for them and another for us'
Galway Cathaoirleach says golf event smacks of 'one rule for them and another for us'
51 inmates in Irish prisons still 'slopping out' despite government pledge to end practice by this year
51 inmates in Irish prisons still 'slopping out' despite government pledge to end practice by this year
'We're on tenterhooks': Nursing home staff worried about nationwide rise in Covid-19 cases
'We're on tenterhooks': Nursing home staff worried about nationwide rise in Covid-19 cases
Thursday
20 Aug 2020
Agriculture Minister apologises after attending golf function with over 80 attendees
Agriculture Minister apologises after attending golf function with over 80 attendees
Council says extra flood defences in Skibbereen were due 'this week' but Storm Ellen arrived first
Council says extra flood defences in Skibbereen were due 'this week' but Storm Ellen arrived first
Obama condemns Trump as Harris accepts historic VP nomination
Obama condemns Trump as Harris accepts historic VP nomination
Wednesday
19 Aug 2020
Limited to 6 people: Government statement says strict rules now apply to indoor cultural events
Limited to 6 people: Government statement says strict rules now apply to indoor cultural events
EU rejects Belarus' disputed presidential election result as Lukashenko orders clampdown
EU rejects Belarus' disputed presidential election result as Lukashenko orders clampdown
Dr. Ronan Glynn releases video to 'clarify' confusion into 'simple message'
Dr. Ronan Glynn releases video to 'clarify' confusion into 'simple message'
Major nursing homes report calls for review of staff working conditions in wake of Covid-19 crisis
Major nursing homes report calls for review of staff working conditions in wake of Covid-19 crisis
Ryan says system was 'caught off guard' when testing increased to track recent outbreaks
Ryan says system was 'caught off guard' when testing increased to track recent outbreaks
Brexit trade talks resume in Brussels
Brexit trade talks resume in Brussels
Biden officially nominated to take on Trump and 'make a nation whole'
Biden officially nominated to take on Trump and 'make a nation whole'
Tuesday
18 Aug 2020
Explainer: The biggest changes as the government tightens restrictions at 'critical moment'
Explainer: The biggest changes as the government tightens restrictions at 'critical moment'
US Postal Service halts changes blamed for slowing delivery until after the November election
US Postal Service halts changes blamed for slowing delivery until after the November election
Quiz: How well do you remember the 2016 US election?
Quiz: How well do you remember the 2016 US election?
Weddings of 50 people still permitted indoors 'until further decision made'
Weddings of 50 people still permitted indoors 'until further decision made'
Dublin City Council introduces low-rate parking for healthcare staff as free street parking ended
Dublin City Council introduces low-rate parking for healthcare staff as free street parking ended
Government advises over 70s to limit interactions, tells people to limit home visits to six people
Government advises over 70s to limit interactions, tells people to limit home visits to six people
Key witness in Aaron Brady case spoke to Gerry Adams before giving garda statement
Key witness in Aaron Brady case spoke to Gerry Adams before giving garda statement
NPHET recommends asking older people to limit time outdoors and to reduce numbers at home gatherings
NPHET recommends asking older people to limit time outdoors and to reduce numbers at home gatherings
New Zealand PM hits back at Trump's 'patently wrong' Covid-19 claims
New Zealand PM hits back at Trump's 'patently wrong' Covid-19 claims
'I urge you to use common sense': Praise and criticism in public's emails to Leo during start of lockdown
'I urge you to use common sense': Praise and criticism in public's emails to Leo during start of lockdown
Monday
17 Aug 2020
TikTok ramps up defence against US accusations that app is security threat
TikTok ramps up defence against US accusations that app is security threat
Trump says it's 'crunch time' for upcoming US election as he zeroes in on Mid West battleground states
Trump says it's 'crunch time' for upcoming US election as he zeroes in on Mid West battleground states
Diageo to buy Ryan Reynolds-backed gin brand Aviation in €513 million deal
Diageo to buy Ryan Reynolds-backed gin brand Aviation in €513 million deal
'A victory for young people': UK government forced into u-turn over A-level grades
'A victory for young people': UK government forced into u-turn over A-level grades
Almost 28,000 people have had their PUP stopped after failing to confirm they still needed it
Almost 28,000 people have had their PUP stopped after failing to confirm they still needed it
Grade inflation of 'more than 10%' expected in NI as students to receive highest predicted grades
Grade inflation of 'more than 10%' expected in NI as students to receive highest predicted grades
Health Minister says there are no plans to extend the three-county restrictions further ahead of NPHET meeting
Health Minister says there are no plans to extend the three-county restrictions further ahead of NPHET meeting
Ash Sarkar
Opinion: The UK's moral panic over migrants isn’t being treated as a crisis, but as a political opportunity
Ash Sarkar
A convention week like no other, but Democrats in Ireland think their candidate is well placed
A convention week like no other, but Democrats in Ireland think their candidate is well placed
Victim of Troubles-era bomb to take legal action over delay on victims' pensions
Victim of Troubles-era bomb to take legal action over delay on victims' pensions
Sunday
16 Aug 2020
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Here's What Happened Today: Sunday
Taoiseach expresses 'deep concerns' about significant rise in Covid-19 cases yesterday
Taoiseach expresses 'deep concerns' about significant rise in Covid-19 cases yesterday
Donald Trump's brother and 'best friend' Robert dies aged 71
Donald Trump's brother and 'best friend' Robert dies aged 71
Saturday
15 Aug 2020
Trump sets deadline for TikTok owner to sell US assets
Trump sets deadline for TikTok owner to sell US assets
Zoom across America: What to expect from Biden's big convention week
Zoom across America: What to expect from Biden's big convention week
Friday
14 Aug 2020
TDs seek clarity on social distancing rules for school buses as minister says there's been 'significant progress' on reopening plans
TDs seek clarity on social distancing rules for school buses as minister says there's been 'significant progress' on reopening plans