Taoiseach not anticipating 'obstacles or barriers' to publishing Mother and Baby Home report
The Taoiseach met with survivor and advocacy groups this morning.
Taoiseach says it is 'far too early to say what type of Christmas we will be having'
Government aims to have travel traffic light system up and running by 8 November.
Taoiseach says he's determined to have Mother and Baby Homes report published 'as quickly as possible'
Minister for Children Roderic O’Gorman is due to receive the report tomorrow.
Dr Nabarro says Ireland should use six weeks wisely to avoid 'yo-yo' lockdown effect
The WHO special envoy says he doesn’t accept that the virus will inevitably require ‘draconian responses’ to be rolled out.
Never the intention that mother and baby home legislation would cause 'such anxiety and anger', says minister
Cabinet is expected to discuss the fallout from the controversy over the handling of legislation which was passed last week.
Rapid pre-departure testing will get loved ones home for Christmas, says Dublin Airport Authority
Representatives from Ryanair, Aer Lingus as well as the Shannon Group and Rome Airport will also appear before the committee.
Judges, lawyers, and gardaí to get specialist training to better support victims of sexual violence
A review into the legal protections offered to complainants in sexual assault cases was carried out following the high-profile Belfast rape trial in 2018.
Normal Halloween celebrations are 'not going to be possible this year I'm afraid', says Holohan
Kids won’t be able to call around to neighbours houses this weekend, says NPHET.
NPHET yet to give advice on issue of people travelling home from abroad for Christmas
Irish aviation regulators are calling for mandatory pre-departure testing instead of quarantine restrictions.
Government looking at rapid testing regime as means of easing Christmas travel restrictions
A new test – known as the ‘LAMP’ test – could open up travel in the coming weeks, it’s hoped.
EU traffic light system for international travel to commence in November
Cabinet agreed to align Ireland with the EU traffic light system.
Taoiseach says people traveling beyond 5km limit with a reasonable excuse should have no fear about facing fines
There are about 25 reasons listed that allow people to travel beyond their 5km limit.
Health Minister tells FF TDs that contact tracing 'didn't collapse', and asking patients to contact trace is 'one-off'
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said that the HSE has been repeatedly asked whether it has enough contact-tracing capacity.
Explainer: What are the new Garda powers and what fines can be given?
The fines will not come into effect for another week or two.
Anger mounts as government learns of contact tracing collapse impacting thousands through the media
The HSE is to ask more than 2,000 people who received a positive Covid-19 test result last week to alert their own close contacts.
Pubs and restaurants face Christmas uncertainty due to restrictions
Once the six-week lockdown is over, it is envisaged that the country will remain at Level 3 until the New Year.
Scheme offering employers €3,000 to take on apprentices extended into next year
Minister Simon Harris is due to announce 10,000 places for upskilling today.
Taoiseach: 'It is time to go back to remote working. We know it works'
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar said there has been a slow creep back to the offices.
New restrictions: No visits to households allowed from tomorrow night, except for essential reasons
Exemptions will be made on compassionate grounds and for essential reasons like childcare.
New cost rental scheme will mean tenants could pay 25% to 30% below market rents, says minister
The cost rental scheme will deliver 400 homes.
Talks ongoing about holding large sporting events and concerts under Level 1 and 2
Minister Catherine Martin says she hopes some smaller live performances will take place before Christmas.
Stay and Spend Scheme 'here to stay', say ministers
Sinn Féin has called for vouchers to be given to people to spend in restaurants.
Billions set aside to deal with Covid-19 fallout next year
Contingency money and a recovery fund of over €5bn has been put aside for next year.
Opposition TDs hit out at lack of 'certainty and hope' but minister says 'there's no crystal ball for the pandemic'
This afternoon, the government unveiled its Budget for 2021.
Support package worth millions for live gigs and music industry to form part of Budget
Live music venues, big and small, will be able to apply for a minimum of €10,000 under the scheme,
Just a few days out from the Budget, what can we expect?
All will be revealed on Tuesday.
'No decision made' on extension to school mid-term break to curb virus
Government sources say the move is being considered as an option but no decision has been made.
Taoiseach doesn't know what NPHET will recommend, but says roadmap allows for graduated level increases
Micheál Martin says NPHET were part of the team who drew up the roadmap which allows for county-wide measures also.
65 new contact tracers starting this week, but Taoiseach wants recruitment fast-tracked
Public service workers that were transferred to help with contact tracing will only return to their roles when the recruitment drive is complete.
'We must not rob Peter to pay Paul': HSE to report back on late cancer diagnosis and outcomes
The Taoiseach said the lockdown did impact on the non-Covid illness.
Level 3 enforcement: Taoiseach declines to give timeline on when fines could be introduced but says options will be discussed this week
The Covid sub-committee met this morning to discuss enforcement of Level 3 restrictions.
'The impact of our actions on the planet is undeniable': Government launches Climate Action Bill
The 30-year programme commits to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
NPHET looking at whether to mandate the use of face masks instead of visors
Varadkar floated the idea of fines with examples given such as a €50 fine for not wearing a mask.
Varadkar says circuit break can't be ruled out to control Covid as sources say plans 'need to be worked up'
The idea had been mooted recently for Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Government raids €1.5bn rainy day fund for Budget 2021
The fund can only used to mitigate severe events – such as a pandemic.
Concern that relationship between NPHET and government is 'changed forever' after yesterday's meeting
Some ministers said they only learned about the mooted new restrictions on Twitter.
Indoor service banned at restaurants, bars and 'wet pubs' under Level 3 restrictions
‘Wet pubs’ in Dublin will still be banned from opening unlike their counterparts in other counties.
'Try again. Fail again. Fail better': The mantra of the FF-FG-Green government 100 days in
One thing is for sure, this government needs a win.
Green Party 'must keep fighting' for green change around the Cabinet table, says Catherine Martin
The Green Party’s online convention is taking place today, with the theme ‘Ours For the Making’.
Jim O'Callaghan: 'There's a danger in a political system that blindly follows everything NPHET says'
Making the tough decisions in government during a pandemic is not easy, says O’Callaghan.
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