Politics

Explainer: What did Leo Varadkar mean when he spoke about 'cocooning' the ill and elderly?
Explainer: What did Leo Varadkar mean when he spoke about 'cocooning' the ill and elderly?
Paschal Donohoe to meet with five main banks about coronavirus plans
Paschal Donohoe to meet with five main banks about coronavirus plans
Tuesday
17 Mar 2020
Writer Stefanie Preissner describes experience of using Croke Park drive-thru Covid-19 testing facility
Writer Stefanie Preissner describes experience of using Croke Park drive-thru Covid-19 testing facility
Cabinet approves emergency Covid-19 legislation ahead of Thursday's Dáil sitting
Cabinet approves emergency Covid-19 legislation ahead of Thursday's Dáil sitting
TD Thomas Pringle in isolation after potentially coming into contact with coronavirus
TD Thomas Pringle in isolation after potentially coming into contact with coronavirus
'Your country needs you': Harris launches massive recruitment drive for doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff
'Your country needs you': Harris launches massive recruitment drive for doctors, nurses and other healthcare staff
Stormont ministers agree measures to delay spread of Covid-19
Stormont ministers agree measures to delay spread of Covid-19
Donohoe: 'The normal that we all knew weeks ago - that is a normal that we will not be returning back to'
Donohoe: 'The normal that we all knew weeks ago - that is a normal that we will not be returning back to'
Monday
16 Mar 2020
European Commission proposes all non-essential travel to the EU to be banned for 30 days
European Commission proposes all non-essential travel to the EU to be banned for 30 days
The 9 at 9 Here’s a round up of what is happening.
Mother takes legal action against decision not to close schools in Northern Ireland
Mother takes legal action against decision not to close schools in Northern Ireland
Sunday
15 Mar 2020
The 9 at 9 Here’s what you need to know as you start your day.
US President Donald Trump has tested negative for Covid-19
US President Donald Trump has tested negative for Covid-19
Saturday
14 Mar 2020
US adds Ireland and UK to Europe-wide travel ban, comes into effect midnight Monday
US adds Ireland and UK to Europe-wide travel ban, comes into effect midnight Monday
Varadkar warns against 'complacency slipping in' over Covid-19 precautions at North-South meeting
Varadkar warns against 'complacency slipping in' over Covid-19 precautions at North-South meeting
Catholic Church leader urges Stormont to close NI schools but minister says it's 'not the right time'
Catholic Church leader urges Stormont to close NI schools but minister says it's 'not the right time'
The 9 at 9 Here’s what you need to know as you start your day.
Friday
13 Mar 2020
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Here's What Happened Today: Friday
Finance minister says 'work is underway' to address childcare challenge faced by healthcare workers
Finance minister says 'work is underway' to address childcare challenge faced by healthcare workers
Alex Salmond impersonated zombie before sexual assault on SNP worker, jury told
Alex Salmond impersonated zombie before sexual assault on SNP worker, jury told
EU pledges €37 billion for coronavirus crisis and green lights big spending by member states
EU pledges €37 billion for coronavirus crisis and green lights big spending by member states
Debunked: 'No substance whatsoever' to WhatsApp voicenote claiming Ireland is going into 'Status Red' lockdown
Debunked: 'No substance whatsoever' to WhatsApp voicenote claiming Ireland is going into 'Status Red' lockdown
Thursday
12 Mar 2020
'Better safe than sorry': Leo's White House visit with elbow bumps, namaste and warnings to stop panic buying
'Better safe than sorry': Leo's White House visit with elbow bumps, namaste and warnings to stop panic buying
Taoiseach says Defence Forces members 'stand ready' to support civil authorities if necessary
Taoiseach says Defence Forces members 'stand ready' to support civil authorities if necessary
Minister says three pillar banks 'will support businesses' through coronavirus crisis
Minister says three pillar banks 'will support businesses' through coronavirus crisis
'We shouldn't stockpile': Ministers Harris and Humphreys warn against coronavirus panic-buying
'We shouldn't stockpile': Ministers Harris and Humphreys warn against coronavirus panic-buying
Schools in Ireland closed until 29 March and Trump bans travel from most of EU: Today's main Covid-19 points
Schools in Ireland closed until 29 March and Trump bans travel from most of EU: Today's main Covid-19 points
Coronavirus: Trump suspends travel from most European countries - but not Ireland or UK
Coronavirus: Trump suspends travel from most European countries - but not Ireland or UK
The annual White House shamrock reception has been cancelled
The annual White House shamrock reception has been cancelled
Taoiseach thanks US House Speaker for Brexit position: 'Nancy Pelosi's words matter'
Taoiseach thanks US House Speaker for Brexit position: 'Nancy Pelosi's words matter'
Wednesday
11 Mar 2020
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Here's What Happened Today: Wednesday
Ireland's Ambassador to the US says 'cool heads and trust in science' is needed to combat coronavirus
Ireland's Ambassador to the US says 'cool heads and trust in science' is needed to combat coronavirus
'Economic shock' of Covid-19: Some central banks cut interest rates as Lagarde raises spectre of 2008
'Economic shock' of Covid-19: Some central banks cut interest rates as Lagarde raises spectre of 2008
First death in Ireland confirmed as coronavirus declared a pandemic: Today's main Covid-19 points
First death in Ireland confirmed as coronavirus declared a pandemic: Today's main Covid-19 points
Riverdance's Jean Butler gives shoutout to Irish security council bid during performance in New York
Riverdance's Jean Butler gives shoutout to Irish security council bid during performance in New York
'We need a government': Covid-19 brings 'urgency' to FF-FG government talks
'We need a government': Covid-19 brings 'urgency' to FF-FG government talks
Meeting between Taoiseach and US Vice President Mike Pence will be closed to the media again
Meeting between Taoiseach and US Vice President Mike Pence will be closed to the media again
TCD could lose at least €3 million after decision to close Book of Kells due to coronavirus fears
TCD could lose at least €3 million after decision to close Book of Kells due to coronavirus fears
Tuesday
10 Mar 2020
Biden and Sanders cancel Ohio election rallies amid coronavirus fears
Biden and Sanders cancel Ohio election rallies amid coronavirus fears
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday
Here's What Happened Today: Tuesday