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Boris Johnson tells Angela Merkel: 'We do need the Brexit backstop removed'
Johnson will seek to convince the German Chancellor to renegotiate elements of the Brexit deal.
Tánaiste says stricter online safety rules are needed: 'The days of self-regulation are over'
Calls for an online safety Oireachtas committee were heard in the Dáil today.
Simon Coveney says people shouldn't stockpile medicines because of Brexit
The Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs was speaking to RTÉ ahead of Cabinet discussions for no-deal Brexit planning.
Coveney rules out Occupied Territories Bill support but will discuss free vote with Independent Alliance ministers
Despite government opposition, the Bill has cross-party support from Labour, Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil as well as independent senators.
Renewing your passport online is now 'faster, easier' and €5 cheaper
The updated service means that citizens can renew their passports online from anywhere in the world.
Tánaiste says people shouldn't get carried away on the back of rumour about a Brexit deal in the coming days
Simon Coveney urged caution against commentary particularly in the British media today.
'I don't know where he's getting his information': Coveney denies Howlin claims on Brexit backstop deferral
Tánaiste Simon Coveney said solidarity with Ireland is as strong as ever.
Simon Coveney says the government's 'hugely ambitious' social housing programme is working
Coveney was standing in for Taoiseach Leo Varadkar, who is in Brussels to meet the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier.
Simon Coveney on the DUP: 'We can't let any one party in Northern Ireland to veto proposals'
Simon Coveney has said that the backstop has become an “orange versus green” issue.
Coveney criticises reports that EU could ask Ireland for tax reform to secure support on border issue
An anonymous EU official was quoted as saying that “solidarity doesn’t come for free” in relation to the Irish border issue.
Simon Coveney says UK's Brexit bill amendments 'not helpful' for negotiations
He also said that Sinn Féin should explain its policy of abstentionism as it could have influenced the vote on Monday.
TDs inundated with requests for passports due to the summer backlog
TDs can make representations to the Passport Office on behalf of distressed constituents whose passport applications are taking longer than expected.
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Taoiseach says women seeking morning after pill should not face 'invasive' questioning
On the referendum, Varadkar said women should be trusted in the first 12 weeks of their pregnancy.
Simon Coveney: 'Gaza is slightly smaller than County Louth but nearly 2 million people live in it'
While in Gaza I saw the pressures on food, water and electricity, writes Tánaiste Simon Coveney.
Mary Harney named chancellor of UL
The former Tánaiste will take up the appointment immediately.
Leo Varadkar says his low point of 2017 was Frances Fitzgerald's resignation
The Taoiseach told The Sunday Independent that the Brexit deal struck in December of this year was his highlight of 2017.
Change of plans: Barrister to head up review into Justice Department's email trawl
Concerns had been raised with the Taoiseach about the secretary-general of his own department carrying out the review.
'If UK Brexit offer is unacceptable to Ireland it will be unacceptable to Europe' - Donald Tusk
Ireland will be consulted on any offer put forward by the UK.
Liveblog: Leo Varadkar announces new Tánaiste and slightly reshuffles his Cabinet
A new Tánaiste, Business and Culture minister have been announced in the Dáil.
Poll: Who do you want to see as Tánaiste?
Simon Coveney and Heather Humphreys are seen as the frontrunners for the position.
'I want to stay at the highest level of political life and vindicate my good name' - Fitzgerald comes out swinging
The former Tánaiste paid tribute to Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and thanked him for his “loyalty”.
Charlie Flanagan apologises to Taoiseach and Dáil for giving 'inaccurate' information
He said that he was “shocked” and “bitterly disappointed” by the events of recent weeks.
A Tipperary woman also called Frances Fitzgerald is having a tough time on Twitter today
“Please let this sh*tshow end.”
Tánaiste defends position after emails show she 'noted' legal strategy against whistleblower
Talks between the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar and Fianna Fáil’s Micheál Martin concluded this evening without a resolution
Taoiseach and Micheál Martin have 'good exchange of views' in crunch talks
Frances Fitzgerald is at the heart of a government crisis as it was revealed she failed to disclose an important email.
A Tánaiste, a pedibus and Mambo No. 5: A day that brought Ireland to the brink of a Christmas election
Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin were told to be ‘grown up men’ and sort this out – but eyes will be on the Tánaiste this weekend.
John Halligan says he'd pay €7.5k compensation as opposition calls on him to resign
During an interview, Halligan asked a woman if she was married and if she had children.
'It is a relentless war': Tánaiste wants to weaken the power of gang leaders in prisons
Frances Fitzgerald has said resources must be in place to tackle gangland’s grip on Irish society.
Inquiry may be launched into case of child abuser Bill Kenneally
The former national basketball coach is serving a 14-year sentence for abusing teenage boys in Waterford in the 1980s.
The State is spending millions on the wages of gardaí who have been suspended
“The tax payer should not have to fund any more than is necessary,” said a GRA spokesperson.
'We have confidence in the Commissioner': Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil divided over garda scandal
Sinn Féin has called a no-confidence motion in Nóirín O’Sullivan to be voted on next week in the Dáil.
Victims will be able to seek review if a suspect is not prosecuted
Frances Fitzgerald said this bill will “introduce, for the first time, statutory rights for victims of crime”.
After nine-year wait, Ireland to strengthen rights of people with a disability
A bill has been approved by Government which will enable ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Tánaiste leads tributes following death of Judge Michael Reilly
The Inspector of Prisons died earlier today.
Former tánaiste Peter Barry has died
The former deputy leader of Fine Gael died this morning at the age of 88.
Search begins for new officers with "tolerance and humanity" to work in Irish prisons
The first recruits are expected to enter prison service college in early 2017.
"Extremism is no longer an abstract problem. It’s here" - Is Islamic terrorism a threat in Ireland?
The Justice Department has said that it is aware of foreign fighters from Ireland who have died in the Middle East.
Joan Burton has a lot to say about Enda Kenny's 'cop-out' on abortion
The former Tánaiste talks abortion, rent supplement and why women have to be tough to be in Irish politics.
Repairs to Leinster House 'shouldn't result in early holidays for TDs'
Sinn Féin said the Mansion House’s Round Room could be used if repair works closes the Dáil chamber.
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