Joe McHugh could quit Fine Gael if mica redress fails to satisfy homeownersFormer party whip ready to ‘consider all options’ as improved package is discussedWed Nov 10 2021 - 03:00
Covid-19: 3,578 new cases reported as Holohan says testing ‘essential’ for those with symptomsHospitality sector asks for tougher sanctions for non-compliant venuesTue Nov 09 2021 - 18:41
Covid cases likely to peak within days before falling, modelling suggestsEuropean forecast hub predicts 500 patients in Irish hospitals by mid-NovemberSat Nov 06 2021 - 01:00
Climate Action Plan main points: What does it mean for you?A breakdown of the five key areas from the Government’s new €125bn schemeThu Nov 04 2021 - 17:10
Climate Action Plan worth €125bn unveiled by CoalitionHomeowners to be offered loan scheme to retrofit properties; tax incentives also on wayThu Nov 04 2021 - 16:18
Student nurses pay deal approved for €100 weekly accommodation allowanceCabinet extends existing weekly pandemic placement grant, costing €5.7mThu Nov 04 2021 - 13:33
State’s new €125bn climate plan to cut emissions for rest of decadeFossil fuel heating to be phased out in public buildings, new transport electrification targets setThu Nov 04 2021 - 01:00
Covid-19: No new restrictions on cards but public asked to ‘dial back’ socialisingNo plans to reimpose restrictions as ‘vaccine wall is holding’, Tánaiste saysWed Nov 03 2021 - 21:12
Rent increases to be capped at 2% under new housing planMinister for Housing Darragh O’Brien has consulted with the Attorney General to ensure plan can withstand any legal challengesTue Nov 02 2021 - 20:31
Sinn Féin delegates gather in Dublin believing their day has comeParty spokespeople presenting themselves as ministers-in-waiting, ready for powerSat Oct 30 2021 - 01:00
Jennifer Bray: High time we tackled causes of vaccine hesitancyEndless debates about lockdowns are circular – and little more than a distractionSat Oct 30 2021 - 01:00
Meeting to finalise how nightclubs and late-night venues will operateMajor sticking point is the requirement for venues to give patrons tickets which must be secured ahead of the event taking placeTue Oct 26 2021 - 03:45
Emissions targets to 2030 to require ‘fundamental’ changes to work and lifestyleGovernment to outline carbon limits for individual sectors shortly, Ryan saysMon Oct 25 2021 - 23:33
Almost 800 children are waiting more than two years for surgeryThirty-six children are on surgery waiting lists of more than four years, figures showMon Oct 25 2021 - 04:30
Carbon budgets to be published to set State’s climate targetsOireachtas will have a period of four months to approve the budgetsMon Oct 25 2021 - 01:00
Coalition leaders yet to see proposed deal on maternity hospitalChanges to board structure a ‘smoke and mirrors’ exercise, say campaignersSun Oct 24 2021 - 17:26
Hospitals and homes prioritised over industry in event of power shortagesPrioritisation plan says data centres and large energy users would go off line firstSun Oct 24 2021 - 16:30
Pubs with live music will not be subject to new guidelines around ticketingGovernment forced to defend requirements for live music and late-night hospitality over weekendSun Oct 24 2021 - 15:55
Shatter writes letter of complaint to Dáil over parliamentary question about IsraelGovernment clear on Israel’s responsibility under international law, Coveney saysSat Oct 23 2021 - 01:00
Improved mica redress scheme to come before CabinetDetails yet to be finalised on defective blocks plan but homeowners aware of developmentFri Oct 22 2021 - 18:52
Fines of up to €20m for gambling providers who break new rulesMinister says role of CEO designate of new authority will be advertised before ChristmasThu Oct 21 2021 - 15:47
Cyber attack on health service brought Tusla ‘to its knees’, PAC hearsChief executive of Child and Family Agency says impact was more severe than pandemicThu Oct 21 2021 - 13:46
Martin leaves reopening anomalies behind as he heads for BrusselsInside Politics: EU leaders will discuss vaccination rates across countries and looming booster-shot campaignThu Oct 21 2021 - 08:31
Anomalies around nightclub guidelines will be resolved within 24 hours, Minister saysNightclubs will reopen without antigen testing or any limits on capacity, Martin saysWed Oct 20 2021 - 16:15
Taoiseach ‘concerned’ about welfare of frontline healthcare staff as Niac considers boostersHarris says he is surprised at lack of decision on Covid-19 booster shots for healthcare staffWed Oct 20 2021 - 12:27
Planned exit from last Covid restrictions too good to be trueInside Politics: Vaccination certs, social distancing and masks to stay amid confusion over rules for nightclubs and late hospitalityWed Oct 20 2021 - 07:33
New reopening plan: No capacity limits on weddings, and nightclubs to reopenVaradkar warns ‘pandemic isn’t over yet’ as masks, Covid certs and table service to remainTue Oct 19 2021 - 19:12
Covid-19: 2,399 new cases reported by Nphet, the highest figure since JanuaryTony Holohan says he cannot rule out reintroduction of restrictions in the futureTue Oct 19 2021 - 18:25
Nphet warns Covid-19 restrictions may be reintroduced if situation deterioratesFive key takeaways from what health officials told Government in latest letterTue Oct 19 2021 - 15:19
How far will Government go with reopening following Nphet recommendations?Inside Politics: Ministers are keen to allow for a partial reopening that would still potentially involve Covid-19 certs and masksTue Oct 19 2021 - 07:26
New gambling laws would see free bets bannedSocial impact fund to be established which will place a levy on gambling companiesTue Oct 19 2021 - 05:00
Coronavirus: Coalition expected to sanction aspects of scheduled reopeningCabinet to reflect on advice relayed from National Public Health Emergency TeamTue Oct 19 2021 - 03:00
Coronavirus vaccine boosters expected to be approved for over-60s‘Thunderbirds are go’ once Niac advice given, says Government sourceSat Oct 16 2021 - 00:59
Q&A: What restrictions are due to lift and what is the Government thinking?What is happening with the return to workplaces, masks and household visits?Fri Oct 15 2021 - 19:47
Covid-19: Ministers to call for partial easing of restrictions next weekMove could see vaccine certs remain in place as a requirement for indoor hospitalityFri Oct 15 2021 - 03:45
Female politicians calls for action against those behind online abuseWomen on all sides of political divide tell meeting of harassment they have sufferedThu Oct 14 2021 - 18:30
Full reopening in doubt as Covid numbers take a ‘wrong turn’Taoiseach says he can’t guarantee final unwinding of restrictions on October 22ndThu Oct 14 2021 - 04:19
NI protocol: Call for ‘serious’ engagement on EU proposalsUK government should work with European Union in pursuit of joint solution, says TaiseachThu Oct 14 2021 - 01:00
Majority of checks on goods can go in bid to ease working of protocol, says SefcovicTaoiseach describes move by EU as ‘serious response’ to the challenges and concernsWed Oct 13 2021 - 19:11
No guarantee next phase of reopening will take place on October 22nd – Martin‘The trajectory of the disease has taken a wrong turn’, Taoiseach saysWed Oct 13 2021 - 18:01
Budget offered ‘more of the same’ on housing, says Ó BroinSinn Féin criticises lack of new measures in relation to rental marketWed Oct 13 2021 - 16:59
Budget 2022: A bigger spending package would have been ‘too risky’, Donohoe saysRamped-up spending to cover social welfare, housing, health, education and easing tax burdenWed Oct 13 2021 - 04:28
Budget 2022: Minimum wage increase, income tax changes and rise in welfare rates announcedAdults aged 19-23 to get 50% public transport discount, minimum wage to rise by 30cWed Oct 13 2021 - 00:50
Coalition moves to placate alienated women votersBudget 2022: Spend in excess of €31m announced for health package with more to comeTue Oct 12 2021 - 20:39
Budget 2022: Grant for purchasing wigs is ‘huge boost’ for people with alopeciaPeople who suffer hair loss due to illnesses or chemotherapy will be eligible for supportTue Oct 12 2021 - 16:01
Budget 2022: Welfare payments including fuel allowance to increase by €5 in budgetChristmas bonus to be paid in full as part of €4.7 billion packageTue Oct 12 2021 - 06:00
Everything we know about Budget 2022 so farState pension to rise by €5 a week, full Christmas bonus for welfare recipients and €100m for childcare on the cardsMon Oct 11 2021 - 21:12
Budget 2022: Welfare payments to increase by €5Maternity benefit, fuel allowance included in deal struck by Minister for Social ProtectionMon Oct 11 2021 - 20:21
James O’Connor to meet Martin as FF future on knife-edgeCork East TD says he was ‘misled’ over road projects; unrest at FG meeting over NDPThu Oct 07 2021 - 01:00
Large majority favours keeping 12.5% corporation tax rate, poll findsAs State set to accord with OECD 15% rate for multinationals, only quarter of voters agreeThu Oct 07 2021 - 01:00
