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NPHET concerns throw plans to reopen bars next week into doubt
Under Phase Four, all pubs, bars, hotel bars and casinos are permitted to reopen.
Tánaiste says €2 billion Credit Guarantee Scheme will be 'up and running' by the autumn
The scheme to help businesses hit by Covid-19 was delayed until a new government was formed.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar 'doesn't fully trust' the banks not to try to profit during Covid-19 crisis
Varadkar also said that he doesn’t fully trust the banks not to profiteer amid the Covid-19 crisis.
'Harder to switch off' or 'a massive relief': Four months on, how is the daily grind going for those working from home?
There was a large and sudden move towards remote working from the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic.
What to expect in the first 100 days of the new FF-FG-Green government
There are big challenges ahead. Here’s what to look out for.
No honeymoon period for new government as Dáil set to sit throughout July
There could be four or five day Dáil weeks on the cards for some politicians.
Quarantine to remain as ministers put travel 'green list' on hold beyond 9 July
The ‘green list’ is expected to be published on 20 July.
Covid-19 deaths may have been overestimated, Hiqa report finds
Leo Varadkar said the findings are “interesting but not a surprise” because of how deaths related to the virus are counted.
Varadkar told insurance reform must be top priority as he takes questions on his new brief
Treatment of businesses by insurance companies is “appalling”, Dáil told.
'The idea is to just to try and keep the head above water': The Dublin tourist businesses still in suspended animation
Tour operators are facing down the barrel of a lost summer.
In full: These are your new Cabinet ministers
The new ministerial lineup has been confirmed.
Sinn Féin 'not aware' recently reinstated councillor would be nominated for mayor
The party reinstated Paddy Holohan following a five-month suspension.
School meals for children to be provided over the summer, government confirms
There had been calls for the school meals programme to be extended over the summer.
Government confirms face coverings will be mandatory for passengers on public transport
It follows weeks of criticism that not enough people were wearing face coverings while on public transport.
Coronavirus: Taoiseach gives the green light for Phase Three of re-opening to go ahead from Monday
The announcement was made at Dublin Castle this evening.
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe puts name forward for top EU job
Donohoe said it would be a “tremendous honour” to lead the Eurogroup through the challenges ahead.
FactCheck: Does Ireland have the highest Covid-19 infection rate for healthcare workers in the world?
The claim was made by INMO General Secretary, Phil Ní Sheaghdha.
'A cop out': Calls for government to take a stand as over 100 Irish politicians sign letter opposing West Bank annexation
The Occupied Territories Bill was dropped from the programme for government at the behest of Fine Gael.
Senators to begin High Court action to clarify if Seanad can legislate
Eleven seats in the Seanad are vacant as a new Taoiseach has not yet been elected.
If government deal falls, FF would look to Independents and smaller parties, as the Sinn Féin question is asked again
Postal votes on the programme for government will be counted on Friday.
If PfG is rejected, Micheál Martin says 'there is no Plan B' while Mary Lou McDonald says 'there will have to be talks'
Members of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party are currently voting on a proposed programme for government.
A mix of pragmatism and idealism: What Ireland aims to achieve with its UN Security Council seat
On Wednesday evening, it was announced that Ireland had won a two-year stint on the UN Security Council.
Leo Varadkar quoted Mean Girls in his latest Government Buildings speech
We’ve previously had Seámus Heaney, Dermot Kennedy, Lord of The Rings and even The Terminator.
All sports, including close-contact sports, can resume from 29 June
“This includes team leagues for adults and children,” Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced this evening.
Pubs, churches and cafes: Looking ahead to what to expect in Phase Three
As Ireland continues to re-open, the exact nature of Phase Three and Phase Four is being planned.
Leo Varadkar seeks to woo Independents in order to bolster government support
The coalition between FG-FF and the Greens brings government support to 84. But Leo Varadkar says he wants to go further.
Outdoor gatherings of up to 5,000 people could take place from September, says Taoiseach
Cinemas could reopen in August, said Taoiseach Leo Varadkar today.
Leo Varadkar says he's happy enough Micheál Martin will get first go as Taoiseach in new government
Varadkar will take on the role of either Minister for Enterprise, Finance or Foreign Affairs.
Government launches campaign to encourage use of face coverings
Health Minister Simon Harris said people will need to get into the habit of bringing a face covering out with them like they do with their phone or keys.
No deal reached on government formation with party leader talks to resume
It is expected a deal will be signed off.
More than twice as many people want Varadkar to stay as Taoiseach than for Martin to take over
That’s according to a new opinion poll for the Sunday Times.
After support from Bono and Mary Robinson, Ireland's bid for UN Security Council seat to be decided
Ireland is facing a “very competitive” field as it vies with Canada and Norway for a seat on the UN Security Council this Wednesday.
Talks down to the wire as teams push to agree programme for government this weekend
Negotiators from Fianna Fail, Fine Gael and the Green Party are set to continue their talks into the weekend.
24 hours that changed everything: An oral history
People across Ireland – including key decision-makers – tell the story of Thursday 12 March 2020.
Making face coverings a condition of using public transport 'is under consideration'
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that he would not like to see fines for those not wearing one.
Ireland's 'air bridges': Real risks virus could be re-imported from Britain, warns Taoiseach
15 June is too soon to open Ireland’s border, says Leo Varadkar.
Debunked: No, Leo Varadkar is not going to the Supreme Court to make a coronavirus vaccine mandatory
Claims made in a Facebook post are confirmed to be false by Department of An Taoiseach
Taoiseach favours setting targets to make the health service, schools and the civil service more diverse
The Taoiseach says the civil service is currently ‘very white’.
'Two or three glasses is not against the law': It's not illegal to drink in public places, Taoiseach tells Dáil
However, bye-laws prohibit the activity in many parts of the country.
Ireland on course to fully re-open by mid-July, says Taoiseach
‘We do not need to return to a national lockdown again,’ Leo Varadkar told the Dáil today.
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