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rte.ie
17.12.2021 / 18:27
37%
591
Curfew proposal unleashes backbench revolt
The prospect of a curfew on pubs and restaurants has unleashed a backbench revolt in the Government parties.
Regina Doherty
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
16.12.2021 / 01:19
40%
962
Seanad passes motion over Covid-19 vaccine waiver
Independent Senator Alice-Mary Higgins introduced a motion in the Seanad calling on the Government to support a TRIPS (Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights) waiver on Covid-19 vaccine technology and on the Government to publicly call on the European Commission to do the same.
Regina Doherty
Ireland
France
politics
rte.ie
15.12.2021 / 09:39
64%
937
Clear political desire to avoid Christmas restrictions
A meeting last night between the Government party leaders and leading figures from the National Public Health Emergency Team was described as constructive.
Tony Holohan
Philip Nolan
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
12.12.2021 / 16:23
77%
758
'Boost the booster campaign,' says Minister Harris
A senior Government minister has said now was the time to "boost the booster campaign" in relation to Covid-19.
Simon Harris
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
09.12.2021 / 10:09
48%
585
Govt to announce financial supports for businesses
The Government is expected to announce new financial supports for companies which have been negatively affected by the latest Covid-19 restrictions.
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
08.12.2021 / 23:39
50%
723
100 people arriving into Dublin Airport referred to gardaí over Covid-19 tests
One hundred people arriving in Dublin Airport have been referred to gardaí for failing to present a valid PCR or antigen test.
Britain
Ireland
city Dublin
politics
rte.ie
07.12.2021 / 23:57
91%
314
Health experts to inform dept before media appearances
Public health experts on NPHET will now have to inform the Department of Health before making any media appearances, a Government spokesperson said this evening.
Micheál Martin
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
07.12.2021 / 10:27
89%
165
Cabinet to discuss Covid impact on hospitals and economy
The Cabinet will meet at Dublin Castle later this morning, where it's expected ministers will review the impact Covid-19 is having on hospitals and the economy.
Catherine Martin
Ireland
city Dublin
politics
rte.ie
06.12.2021 / 09:17
63%
793
Hospitality reps to meet Government ahead of restrictions
Representatives from the hospitality sector will meet with the Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and the Minister for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Catherine Martin today amid calls for adequate supports for businesses effected by the latest Covid restrictions.
Micheál Martin
Catherine Martin
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
03.12.2021 / 16:05
64%
293
Mandatory hotel quarantine legislation passes Oireachtas
The Bill providing for the reintroduction of mandatory hotel quarantine has been passed by the Oireachtas.
Stephen Donnelly
Ireland
politics
Coronavirus
rte.ie
02.12.2021 / 12:25
59%
494
Dáil debates reintroduction of mandatory hotel quarantine laws
The Minister for Health has told the Dáil that Ireland "will be in a better position to act quickly" if legislation is introduced to permit hotel quarantine if it is needed.
Stephen Donnelly
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
02.12.2021 / 10:07
79%
735
Covid-19 case numbers could go in wrong direction quickly - Martin
The Taoiseach has told a meeting of the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party that the current Delta wave of Covid-19 has stabilised with cases and hospitalisations levelling off but the Government remains concerned.
Michael Macgrath
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
29.11.2021 / 21:41
95%
921
Parents of small children enter new frontier in fight against Covid
A Christmas season without playdates, nativity plays or pantomimes.
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
29.11.2021 / 17:13
80%
795
Ceann Comhairle to return to Leinster House after isolation
The Ceann Comhairle will return to work in Leinster House this week after completing his period of isolation today.
Ireland
county Centre
city Dublin, county Centre
politics
rte.ie
29.11.2021 / 16:35
66%
208
PBP launches bill on ventilation standards
People Before Profit has called for robust contract tracing in primary schools, telling a press conference that the responsibility for antigen testing has been placed on the shoulders of parents and principals.
Paul Murphy
Kim Roberts
Ireland
city Dublin
politics
rte.ie
27.11.2021 / 12:47
47%
410
Hotel quarantine to reopen for check-in
During the pandemic perhaps the most draconian measure the Government introduced was mandatory hotel quarantine.
Tony Holohan
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
26.11.2021 / 11:47
48%
979
'Important to move quickly' over new variant - Coveney
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said he expects a decision later today on the European Union's proposal to stop air travel from the southern African region due to the emergence of a new Covid-19 variant.
Germany
Britain
Ireland
Eu
South Africa
region African
politics
rte.ie
25.11.2021 / 14:48
57%
913
More restrictions may be needed before Christmas - Tánaiste
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that Covid-19 case numbers are starting to plateau, but added that he would like to see them fall in the run up to Christmas.
Claire Byrne
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
24.11.2021 / 22:05
46%
990
TD 'appalled' by people not wearing masks on trains
Fianna Fáil TD Cathal Crowe said he was "appalled" to see many people not wearing masks when he was on the train recently.
David Cullinane
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
23.11.2021 / 20:31
73%
311
Entertainment sector calls for introduction of supports
A spokesperson for the Music and Entertainment Association of Ireland has appealed directly to the Taoiseach to intervene and introduce supports for the industry.
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
23.11.2021 / 09:41
68%
957
Plans for cheaper Covid antigen tests being finalised
Plans to provide cheaper antigen tests are still being finalised today as discussions on the matter continued last night.
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
22.11.2021 / 17:45
69%
400
Dáil Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Feargháil tests positive for Covid-19
The Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil has tested positive for Covid-19.
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
22.11.2021 / 09:57
77%
179
Ministers to discuss specific Covid supports for hospitality sector
Senior Government ministers will meet later today to discuss the introduction of specific measures to support the hospitality sector.
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
21.11.2021 / 16:37
89%
378
Future Covid lockdowns 'not inevitable' - Coveney
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Simon Coveney, has said future lockdowns are not inevitable but a national effort is required to slow the spread of the virus.
Simon Coveney
Ireland
politics
etonline.com
20.11.2021 / 01:25
48%
700
Kamala Harris Makes History as First Woman With Presidential Power During Joe Biden's Health Procedure
President Joe Biden temporarily transferred his power to Vice President Kamala Harris on Friday while he underwent a colonoscopy under anesthesia. The procedure was a part of his routine annual physical.
Joe Biden
George W.Bush
Kamala Harris
Good News
Jen Psaki
politics
rte.ie
19.11.2021 / 11:03
93%
375
Irish and British leaders to discuss Covid and protocol
Political leaders in Ireland and Britain are holding a meeting today at which they will discuss Covid-19 and UK-EU talks aimed at breaking the deadlock in the row over the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Britain
Ireland
Eu
city Brussels
Isle Of Man
politics
rte.ie
18.11.2021 / 16:01
61%
122
Dáil committee agrees on free antigen tests for TDs, Senators, staff
Antigen tests for TDs, Senators and Leinster House staff will be available free from next week.
Ireland
county Smith
city Duncan, county Smith
politics
rte.ie
18.11.2021 / 09:35
43%
846
'Uncertain and challenging' weeks ahead - Taoiseach
The coming weeks will be uncertain and challenging, the Taoiseach told a meeting of his parliamentary party last night.
Tony Holohan
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
17.11.2021 / 19:19
62%
462
Living with Covid part of Govt's 'Be Winter Ready' campaign - Coveney
Minister Simon Coveney has said living with and being fully aware of Covid-19 is part of the Government's 'Be Winter Ready' campaign.
Simon Coveney
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
17.11.2021 / 18:01
55%
296
Kelly and Martin row over stay-at-home rule
Labour leader Alan Kelly has accused the Taoiseach of telling "porkies".
Alan Kelly
education
politics
rte.ie
17.11.2021 / 16:43
93%
416
Govt plan not to re-examine PUP 'not a runner' - McDonald
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has said the Government's position on not re-examining cuts to the Pandemic Unemployment Payment is "not a runner".
Mary Lou Macdonald
Micheál Martin
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
17.11.2021 / 16:43
69%
100
Kelly and Martin feud over stay-at-home rule
Labour leader Alan Kelly has accused the Taoiseach of telling "porkies".
Alan Kelly
education
politics
rte.ie
17.11.2021 / 14:09
47%
742
Reconsider birthday parties, play dates - Foley
People should reconsider hosting and attending birthday parties or play dates for children, Minister for Education Norma Foley has said.
Claire Byrne
education
politics
rte.ie
16.11.2021 / 23:43
38%
257
Taoiseach tries to talk up the positives as downbeat mood takes hold
A creaking health system, a call not to socialise very much and big political hopes pinned on a vaccine. There is an eerie sense of déjá vu about it all.
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
16.11.2021 / 20:53
48%
306
Teachers to be exempt from 'stay-at-home' rule - Kelly
Household contacts of a person with Covid-19 will have to restrict their movements for five days and take three antigen tests.
Alan Kelly
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
16.11.2021 / 18:09
66%
159
Govt accused of 'sleepwalking' into Christmas lockdown
The Government is "sleepwalking" the country "into a lockdown at Christmas", Solidarity/People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy has claimed in the Dáil.
Paul Murphy
Ireland
city Dublin
politics
rte.ie
14.11.2021 / 17:19
53%
817
Taoiseach says 'nothing can be ruled out' on Covid
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said "nothing can be ruled" out in relation to Covid-19.
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
11.11.2021 / 11:53
36%
681
Govt not considering return to full-time remote working - Donnelly
The Government is not actively considering a return to working from home full-time, the Minister for Health has said, adding that he has not received any advice from public health officials on this.
Stephen Donnelly
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
09.11.2021 / 10:43
67%
996
Cabinet due to be updated on Covid booster programme
The Cabinet will hold its weekly meeting in Dublin this morning, with ministers due to be updated about Covid-19 case numbers, the booster programme and compliance issues in the hospitality sector.
Ireland
city Dublin
politics
rte.ie
09.11.2021 / 10:43
41%
470
Govt officials to meet hospitality sector over Covid compliance
Representatives of the hospitality sector will meet Government officials this lunchtime to review the risks associated with last month's further easing of restrictions and how compliance measures are performing.
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
09.11.2021 / 09:49
43%
308
Taoiseach to meet hospitality sector over Covid compliance
Taoiseach Micheál Martin will meet representatives of the hospitality sector this afternoon to review the risks associated with last month's further easing of Covid restrictions and how compliance measures are performing.
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
07.11.2021 / 20:59
55%
455
Ryan to travel to COP26 after negative Covid test
Green Party leader and Minister for the Environment Eamon Ryan is to travel to COP26 tomorrow, after a follow-up test indicated he does not have Covid-19.
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
07.11.2021 / 15:51
76%
286
Robin Swann suing Van Morrison over Covid-19 comments
Northern Ireland's Health Minister is suing Van Morrison after the singer branded him "very dangerous" over his handling of Covid-19 restrictions.
Robin Swann
Ireland
city Belfast
politics
rte.ie
02.11.2021 / 20:03
76%
644
Govt to seek NIAC advice on extending booster vaccination programme
The Tánaiste has said that he believes the Government will seek NIAC advice to extend the vaccine booster programme "more widely".
Leo Varadkar
Alan Kelly
politics
Coronavirus
rte.ie
28.10.2021 / 19:41
83%
579
Covid-19: 2,605 new cases, 99 in ICU
The Government believes another lockdown can be avoided, although it cannot be ruled out entirely, according to the Tánaiste.
Leo Varadkar
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
22.10.2021 / 16:37
86%
104
Minister to legislate for outdoor seating areas on private land
Minister for Justice Heather Humphreys is to extend emergency legislation that regulates and allows for outdoor seating areas on private lands next to pubs and restaurants.
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
22.10.2021 / 08:41
82%
133
Late night entertainment re-opens at 100% capacity
Late night entertainment is set to re-open across the country tonight, after new safety guidelines were signed-off between the government and industry representatives.
Catherine Martin
Ireland
politics
rte.ie
21.10.2021 / 08:23
53%
982
New guidelines for nightclubs, live events, bars and restaurants due to include multiple table bookings
New safety guidelines for nightclubs, live events, bars and restaurants will be published today.
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