Green Party appoints Catherine Martin to lead its government formation talksDeputy leader had voted against entering talks on coalition with FF and FGThu May 07 2020 - 13:23
GP referrals for patients with suspected cancers drop by 50%Doctor says figure is ‘very worrying’ and people shouldn’t be afraid to contact their GPThu May 07 2020 - 07:52
Dáil electronic voting review recommends installing extra cameras for €50,000Expert report follows voting practices controversy that emerged last yearWed May 06 2020 - 14:24
Greens get written assurance on targeted 7% emissions cutFG, FF leaders poised for programme for government talks with Eamon RyanWed May 06 2020 - 02:04
FF and FG give Greens a written commitment on 7% cut in emissionsEamon Ryan hopes to conclude talks by end of May before putting deal to party postal ballotWed May 06 2020 - 01:02
Coronavirus: Irish death toll rises to 1,339 as public urged to ‘preserve progress’ madeNumber of confirmed Covid-19 cases reported on Tuesday is lowest in more than a monthTue May 05 2020 - 18:09
Greens say government formation talks could be complete by JuneFianna Fáil, Fine Gael tell Greens of commitment to 7% reduction in emissionsTue May 05 2020 - 16:08
Over-70s advised not to stop and talk when outside exercisingThose cocooning told to avoid contact with other people and not to go to the shopsTue May 05 2020 - 13:03
Green Party divided about entering talks on coalition governmentCoveney insists he has not ruled out 7% emissions targetSat May 02 2020 - 11:18
Coronavirus: The reopening Ireland plan in detailWhat will happen and when will it happen?Fri May 01 2020 - 21:33
Coronavirus: What we know so far about lifting the lockdownWhat restrictions will be lifted first? When will schools reopen? Will the 2km limit increase?Fri May 01 2020 - 18:34
Coronavirus: Contact tracing taking ‘too long’ and app should be considered, GP saysReports of success of remedesivir drug in treating virus encouraging, says Paddy MallonThu Apr 30 2020 - 11:22
Easing Covid-19 restrictions - New cases 'must fall first' but some sports may return in early phaseSome sporting and recreation facilities could reopen in an early phase of easing lockdownThu Apr 30 2020 - 08:00
Schools and colleges unlikely to reopen until SeptemberUnder proposals for phased opening, creches would also be in later stages of planThu Apr 30 2020 - 02:01
One HSE nurse redeployed for every five private nursing homes, data revealDelays over contract negotiations stall reassignment of home-help personnel to sectorThu Apr 30 2020 - 01:00
Private hospitals running at just 33% of capacity, says HSEAim is to increase elective procedures, many of which are delayed due to coronavirusWed Apr 29 2020 - 20:59
FF and FG commit to new climate Bill within 100 days of new governmentTwo parties ask Greens to join them in starting work on programme of governmentWed Apr 29 2020 - 13:45
‘I don’t think we’re there yet’: Varadkar doubtful on lifting coronavirus restrictionsReview of Covid-19 situation due on Friday, but Ireland’s numbers currently ‘not good enough,’ says TaoiseachWed Apr 29 2020 - 13:01
Public may be advised to wear face coverings, says VaradkarGovernment is considering updating advice on face masks this week, suggests TaoiseachWed Apr 29 2020 - 10:15
Coronavirus restrictions need all-island exit strategy, says McDonaldSF leader cautions on post-May 5th unwinding and wants Border infection rate scrutinyWed Apr 29 2020 - 00:30
HSE takes issue with coronavirus testing expansion plansWorries expressed about capacity and lack of consultation over 100,000 weekly testsSat Apr 25 2020 - 01:25
Questions raised over transparency of public health teamKelly criticises lack of minutes for meetings as tensions build between NPHET and HSESat Apr 25 2020 - 01:14
Taoiseach acknowledges childcare scheme ‘no good’ for many health workersNPHET rejects plan to send childminders into homes because of danger of ‘mixing households’, Varadkar saysFri Apr 24 2020 - 20:30
Dublin Bus sees more passengers amid fears over greater public activityExperts advise to prepare for the long haul as vaccine unlikely to be ready soonFri Apr 24 2020 - 13:00
GPs and pharmacists warned over drug prescriptionsLetter says ‘insufficient evidence’ to recommend medicines for Covid-19 touted by Donald TrumpFri Apr 24 2020 - 00:57
Government insists there has been no increase in road traffic despite figuresNew scheme between An Post and independent booksellers announcedThu Apr 23 2020 - 13:23
‘Jaw-dropping’ confidential memo warns of ‘divisive’ phaseMemo outlines extension of rent freeze and tapering-off of welfare paymentsThu Apr 23 2020 - 01:00
‘No point’ in entering talks without key climate assurances – GreensParty prepares to write to Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil seeking further detail on the framework document agreed last weekWed Apr 22 2020 - 18:49
Coronavirus: Paid leave for some partners of healthcare workers to assist with childcareGovernment wary of ‘second wave’ as it examines plan to lift restrictionsWed Apr 22 2020 - 17:12
Ireland may endure repeated waves of Covid-19 epidemicsAnalysis suggests that, at best, there may be three more infection cycles before possible herd immunity occursMon Apr 20 2020 - 03:00
FF and FG to meet with Independents in efforts to form governmentDonohoe: Department of Social Protection’s ceiling on spending for 2020 will be reached in JuneMon Apr 20 2020 - 01:00
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to hold government formation talks with IndependentsGreens to meet remotely to finalise questions in response to framework document published last weekSun Apr 19 2020 - 17:18
Micheál Martin under pressure for postal vote on any FG dealThree smaller parties convene meetings to discuss joint policy frameworkSat Apr 18 2020 - 01:00
Social Democrats ask FF and FG to provide costings for coalition frameworkLetter sent to Varadkar and Martin seeks economic projectionsFri Apr 17 2020 - 11:11
Green Party concern over lack of costings in FG-FF framework documentEamon Ryan claims ‘the document is vague on details, and will require a lot more work’Thu Apr 16 2020 - 20:21
Greens want more information on ‘remarkably vague’ FF-FG documentFine Gael and Fianna Fáil are hoping to lure in the GreensThu Apr 16 2020 - 14:54
Fianna Fáil-Fine Gael document outlines 10 key aimsFramework for potential coalition includes ‘new green deal’Thu Apr 16 2020 - 07:14
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil TDs raise concerns over cost of coalition promisesLabour source says tax pledge in FF-FG framework document is ‘unbelievably stupid’Thu Apr 16 2020 - 02:01
Ministers and TDs from FG and FF voice concerns about proposed coalition dealMajority of FG TDs gave the green light to continue with government formation talksWed Apr 15 2020 - 21:50
Smaller parties offer cautious response to FF-FG coalition proposalsSinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty says aim of proposals is to keep his party out of governmentWed Apr 15 2020 - 15:35
Boating and fishing no longer allowed in large parks and reservesLiz Canavan provided updates at Wednesday’s government Covid-19 briefingWed Apr 15 2020 - 13:14
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil agree historic joint framework document for coalitionPriorities include a jobs/recovery plan and implementing a re-evaluated SláintecareWed Apr 15 2020 - 02:42
Focus switches to smaller parties after Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil pactGreen Party, Labour and Social Democrats are now key to viable administrationWed Apr 15 2020 - 02:12
FF and FG agree historic policy document for coalitionFramework document to pave the way for a ‘full and equal partnership’Wed Apr 15 2020 - 02:05
Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil reach agreement on historic framework for governmentParty leaders reaffirmed commitment to forming majority government of three or more parties to last five yearsTue Apr 14 2020 - 20:47
Mary Lou McDonald tests positive for coronavirus after two-week waitSinn Féin leader suffered serious setback in recovery but is no longer infectedTue Apr 14 2020 - 13:25
Coronavirus: Another 25 deaths announced in the Republic as lockdown extended to May 5thGood Friday fatalities bring Covid-19 toll to 288 – with average age of today’s deaths 85Fri Apr 10 2020 - 21:13
Government urged to disclose number awaiting Covid-19 testLack of clarity on 51,120 appointments for swabbing ‘offered’, Sinn Féin saysFri Apr 10 2020 - 02:34
Coronavirus: Government to extend restrictions for at least two weeksSenior officials working on plans for ‘phased’ exit from lockdown next monthFri Apr 10 2020 - 00:05
Coronavirus: Ireland will have to ‘live alongside the virus’Phased exit from travel and social restrictions will involve ‘different terrain’Fri Apr 10 2020 - 00:01
