Politics

'It brings history to life': The project giving colour to Michael Collins, Countess Markievicz and other Irish figures
'It brings history to life': The project giving colour to Michael Collins, Countess Markievicz and other Irish figures
Harris to smaller parties: 'Come on over, give us a hand, work with us through this pandemic'
Harris to smaller parties: 'Come on over, give us a hand, work with us through this pandemic'
Saturday
25 Apr 2020
Public health team's notes and letters on recommended restrictions will be published, says minister
Public health team's notes and letters on recommended restrictions will be published, says minister
Harris hopes for 'slight easing' of restrictions on 5 May
Harris hopes for 'slight easing' of restrictions on 5 May
21 confirmed Covid-19 deaths recorded at one Dublin care home for older people
21 confirmed Covid-19 deaths recorded at one Dublin care home for older people
Friday
24 Apr 2020
Donald Trump says he was being 'sarcastic' when he suggested injecting disinfectants
Donald Trump says he was being 'sarcastic' when he suggested injecting disinfectants
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Bully pulpit: Should US networks simply stop broadcasting Trump and his dangerous Covid-19 briefings?
Bully pulpit: Should US networks simply stop broadcasting Trump and his dangerous Covid-19 briefings?
Wine, exercise and online quiz nights: Taoiseach and ministers say how they're minding their mental health
Wine, exercise and online quiz nights: Taoiseach and ministers say how they're minding their mental health
Varadkar: 'Extending pandemic payment and wage subsidy scheme may be needed if restrictions stay in place'
Varadkar: 'Extending pandemic payment and wage subsidy scheme may be needed if restrictions stay in place'
Public expecting ease in restrictions and changing current behaviour 'can allow virus to spread', Taoiseach warns
Public expecting ease in restrictions and changing current behaviour 'can allow virus to spread', Taoiseach warns
Varadkar hopes the Green Party will soon decide to enter into formal talks on government formation
Varadkar hopes the Green Party will soon decide to enter into formal talks on government formation
The 5 at 5 The wellbeing of citizens during the Covid-19 pandemic, a car insurance cut, and Dettol discourages Trump’s advice.
Leo Varadkar says charging Google and Facebook for news media content is 'a good idea'
Leo Varadkar says charging Google and Facebook for news media content is 'a good idea'
Practicing with pros to ukulele licences: Campaign launched to help public look after each other during Covid-19
Practicing with pros to ukulele licences: Campaign launched to help public look after each other during Covid-19
Thursday
23 Apr 2020
Women returning from maternity leave ineligible for Covid-19 wage subsidy
Women returning from maternity leave ineligible for Covid-19 wage subsidy
EU leaders endorse €500 billion recovery package to help bring countries through Covid-19 pandemic
EU leaders endorse €500 billion recovery package to help bring countries through Covid-19 pandemic
Passengers arriving to Ireland will be checked to ensure they are self-isolating under new measures
Passengers arriving to Ireland will be checked to ensure they are self-isolating under new measures
Junior minister concerned about Garda treatment of Debenhams protesters, calls for regular review of powers
Junior minister concerned about Garda treatment of Debenhams protesters, calls for regular review of powers
New research suggests Vitamin D can reduce severity of Covid-19 symptoms
New research suggests Vitamin D can reduce severity of Covid-19 symptoms
The 5 at 5 The Covid-19 infection rate, a second wave, and traffic levels… check in on five of the biggest stories of the day.
Number of people infected by a confirmed case of Covid-19 has fallen again
Number of people infected by a confirmed case of Covid-19 has fallen again
'Who is NPHET ultimately accountable to?': Taoiseach questioned on governance of decision-making
'Who is NPHET ultimately accountable to?': Taoiseach questioned on governance of decision-making
Green Party outline 17 demands for entering a coalition with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
Green Party outline 17 demands for entering a coalition with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael
Simon Coveney condemns Israeli deal to approve Trump's plan for annexation of parts of West Bank
Simon Coveney condemns Israeli deal to approve Trump's plan for annexation of parts of West Bank
Majority of parents surveyed opposed to July/August start for Leaving Cert
Majority of parents surveyed opposed to July/August start for Leaving Cert
'What the f***?': Wales’s health minister heard swearing at colleague during virtual sitting
'What the f***?': Wales’s health minister heard swearing at colleague during virtual sitting
No plans for TV licence payment moratorium during Covid-19 crisis
No plans for TV licence payment moratorium during Covid-19 crisis
Dáil to sit today to discuss Covid-19 impacts on Ireland's economy
Dáil to sit today to discuss Covid-19 impacts on Ireland's economy
Wednesday
22 Apr 2020
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Malcolm Byrne
'Fianna Fáil is struggling with its identity, but we are up for the challenges ahead'
Malcolm Byrne
Extending rent freeze might have to be considered, says Taoiseach
Extending rent freeze might have to be considered, says Taoiseach
The 5 at 5 A “horrific” unemployment projection, RTÉ avails of wage subsidy, and the UK death toll is double the reported figures.
RTÉ to avail of government's wage subsidy scheme
RTÉ to avail of government's wage subsidy scheme
Explainer: What exactly ARE the current Covid-19 restrictions and when can we expect them to change?
Explainer: What exactly ARE the current Covid-19 restrictions and when can we expect them to change?
Donohoe describes predicted 22% unemployment rate as 'horrific'
Donohoe describes predicted 22% unemployment rate as 'horrific'
Tuesday
21 Apr 2020
'Belt and braces approach': Taoiseach says tighter monitoring of anyone entering Ireland is needed
'Belt and braces approach': Taoiseach says tighter monitoring of anyone entering Ireland is needed
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Future changes to pandemic payment and wage subsidy scheme to be considered, says minister
Future changes to pandemic payment and wage subsidy scheme to be considered, says minister
The 5 at 5 Here are the main stories of the day so far.