Friday 22 October, 2021
From today, alcohol cannot be sold or consumed after 11pm in certain outdoor seating areas.
Sinn Féin’s Pearse Doherty said inflation is now running at over 4.3%.
Ireland is understood to have two million rapid tests in stock.
The booster shots for the over 60s will begin ‘imminently’, said the minister.
The children said all they want is to feel safe in their homes.
At present, e-scooters are currently not regulated in Ireland.
There are approximately 120,000 mink on three farms in counties Laois, Donegal and Kerry.
Amess was stabbed to death while meeting constituents last week.
The health minister said the roll out of such a measure would’ve been ‘unthinkable to do in the past’.
No consideration is being given to re-introducing any restrictions, says the minister.
The Taoiseach says there is a ‘need for perspective’ but would not be drawn further on re-opening plans.
The family of Jo Jo Dullard say they are praying the search also brings answers for them.
The recent Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI poll shows that support for Sinn Féin remains strongest among younger voters.
“I couldn’t believe it, I thought it was facile. I just didn’t understand the point he was making.”
The roll out of free contraception to women aged between 17 and 25 was announced today.
Currently those working at home can only claim 10% against their gas and electricity bills.
A 50% discount on fares will be rolled out by the middle of 2022.
Two GP appointments per year relating to contraception will also be free.
Politicians are back in Leinster House for this year’s Budget.
It follows news of a disturbing incident that played out ona nighttime DART service this week.
A refundable tax credit is contained in Sinn Féin’s alternative budget.
The government this evening published Pension Commission report.
The proposal follows on from the ban of Irish Times staff appearing on Newstalk in 2017.
Government says it plans to scrap the use of the Covid pass on 22 October.
Former minister Charlie Flanagan said there is a need for caution with public money.
The roll out of free contraception is key promise in the programme for government.
Reports today say that an empty Dublin office is being used as registered address for 800 limited partnerships listed in the papers.
The NDP will commit to €35 billion in spending on transport up to 2030.
The J1 summer visa programme was suspended in response to Covid-19.
The budget will take place on 12 October.
The Stay and Spend scheme was under utilised due to the continuous Covid-19 restrictions, said Minister Catherine Martin.
Leo Varadkar says hospitality venues will be able to operate at full capacity when restrictions are lifted.
Mayo TD Michael Ring said ‘we are facing into an uncertain winter’.
Speaking to reporters, he said details of the bonus is ‘not a Budget day issue’.
There have been calls to restore the Leinster House garden at the Kildare Street entrance, which is now a car park for members.
The Sinn Féin leader said it was “scandalous” that such a low number will be delivered in 2021.
The Taoiseach has said banning data centres is ‘too crude a measure’.
