Politics

Ceann Comhairle tells TDs legal advice says virtual Dáil sittings would be 'unconstitutional'
Ceann Comhairle tells TDs legal advice says virtual Dáil sittings would be 'unconstitutional'
Trump says he will temporarily suspend all immigration to the US
Trump says he will temporarily suspend all immigration to the US
Monday
20 Apr 2020
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Here's What Happened Today: Monday
Highest number of deaths reported in a single day, fears over 'complacency': Today's Covid-19 main points
Highest number of deaths reported in a single day, fears over 'complacency': Today's Covid-19 main points
The 5 at 5 Here are the main stories of the day so far.
Government's delayed childcare plan for health workers needs approval by health experts
Government's delayed childcare plan for health workers needs approval by health experts
Taoiseach dismisses idea that €1 should be added the price of a pint when pubs reopen
Taoiseach dismisses idea that €1 should be added the price of a pint when pubs reopen
Explainer: Why are people protesting against Covid-19 lockdowns in the US?
Explainer: Why are people protesting against Covid-19 lockdowns in the US?
Keelings controversy: Taoiseach says workers resident in Ireland may be called upon to pick summer crops
Keelings controversy: Taoiseach says workers resident in Ireland may be called upon to pick summer crops
'There does seem to be an increase in traffic': Don't let complacency scupper progress, Taoiseach warns
'There does seem to be an increase in traffic': Don't let complacency scupper progress, Taoiseach warns
Coronavirus: Small shops reopen in Germany, Spain allows children to go outside to play
Coronavirus: Small shops reopen in Germany, Spain allows children to go outside to play
Sunday
19 Apr 2020
Quiz: How much do you know about the 1920s?
Quiz: How much do you know about the 1920s?
Democratic governor slams Pence claims that US has sufficient Covid-19 testing as 'delusional'
Democratic governor slams Pence claims that US has sufficient Covid-19 testing as 'delusional'
Ministers in UK downplay talk of lifting Covid-19 restrictions amid 'grotesque' criticism of Johnson
Ministers in UK downplay talk of lifting Covid-19 restrictions amid 'grotesque' criticism of Johnson
Saturday
18 Apr 2020
NI Executive given extra €57.5 million to tackle Covid-19 as further 17 people die in North
NI Executive given extra €57.5 million to tackle Covid-19 as further 17 people die in North
Fianna Fáil leadership can't say if a postal vote for members on a Fine Gael coalition will happen
Fianna Fáil leadership can't say if a postal vote for members on a Fine Gael coalition will happen
'They won't be able to cut the grass in a few weeks': Calls for landscapers to be made essential workers
'They won't be able to cut the grass in a few weeks': Calls for landscapers to be made essential workers
Trump backs anti-lockdown protests after clashing with New York governor Andrew Cuomo
Trump backs anti-lockdown protests after clashing with New York governor Andrew Cuomo
Friday
17 Apr 2020
Birth registrations move online as 4,000 babies go unregistered due to Covid-19 restrictions
Birth registrations move online as 4,000 babies go unregistered due to Covid-19 restrictions
The 5 at 5 Here are the main stories of the day so far.
Bertie Ahern says Micheál Martin will want the first go at being Taoiseach
Bertie Ahern says Micheál Martin will want the first go at being Taoiseach
Soc Dems meet to consider FF-FG policy doc, but they want more detail
Soc Dems meet to consider FF-FG policy doc, but they want more detail
Harris hopes to ease measures in May but warns not to expect 'significant lifting of restrictions'
Harris hopes to ease measures in May but warns not to expect 'significant lifting of restrictions'
Thursday
16 Apr 2020
Trump announces phased approach to reopening US economy
Trump announces phased approach to reopening US economy
Quiz: Which famous leader said this?
Quiz: Which famous leader said this?
Varadkar says €115m per month is an 'accurate estimate' for cost of renting private hospitals
Varadkar says €115m per month is an 'accurate estimate' for cost of renting private hospitals
Greens want more detail on emission targets and housing from FF-FG
Greens want more detail on emission targets and housing from FF-FG
Varadkar intends to publish exit plan, but doesn't know if restrictions will be lifted on 5 May
Varadkar intends to publish exit plan, but doesn't know if restrictions will be lifted on 5 May
'National catastrophe': Taoiseach told nursing homes have been 'left behind'
'National catastrophe': Taoiseach told nursing homes have been 'left behind'
Childcare providers have until Tuesday to sign up to wage subsidy scheme
Childcare providers have until Tuesday to sign up to wage subsidy scheme
Doherty says Sinn Féin would be 'laughed at' if party produced same document as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil
Doherty says Sinn Féin would be 'laughed at' if party produced same document as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil
Wednesday
15 Apr 2020
FF meeting told policy doc missing promises of 'free Wifi and Netflix' while FG worry about future 'death struggle'
FF meeting told policy doc missing promises of 'free Wifi and Netflix' while FG worry about future 'death struggle'
Workers on wage subsidy scheme will have to pay tax back on it
Workers on wage subsidy scheme will have to pay tax back on it
FF-FG framework doc for the next government is out, here's what's in it
FF-FG framework doc for the next government is out, here's what's in it
Former White House hopeful Elizabeth Warren endorses Joe Biden for president
Former White House hopeful Elizabeth Warren endorses Joe Biden for president
Pay cuts for politicians not ruled out by minister
Pay cuts for politicians not ruled out by minister
Michel Barnier and David Frost agree on three weeks to discuss Brexit trade talks
Michel Barnier and David Frost agree on three weeks to discuss Brexit trade talks
Changes to subsidy scheme: State will now pay up to 85% of wages for lower income workers
Changes to subsidy scheme: State will now pay up to 85% of wages for lower income workers
EU Commission boss unveils road map to exit coronavirus restrictions
EU Commission boss unveils road map to exit coronavirus restrictions
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil TDs to discuss forming coalition after leaders sign off on 'foundation document'
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil TDs to discuss forming coalition after leaders sign off on 'foundation document'