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Daniel McConnell: Phil Hogan's Golfgate revisionism is staggering

Phil Hogan’s latest pronouncements are totally at odds with his expressions of remorse and apology in the wake of the Clifden dinner, writes Daniel McConnell, Political Editor

<p>Phil Hogan has said that the resignation of then agriculture minister Dara Calleary caused a 'domino effect'. Picture: Niall Carson/PA Wire</p>

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Hogan hits out at Varadkar and Martin after 2020 Golfgate downfall

The Governor was speaking from Greece where he is caring for his elderly mother. File picture.

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Ireland's Central Bank Governor says 12% GDP drop 'most realistic forecast'

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'People just aren’t prepared to wait that long': Customers offering €200 for a haircut

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Simon Coveney denies tensions with health officials over lifting of over-70s restriction

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Ebola drug shows potential to treat Covid-19 but further studies needed

Catherine Shanahan: Going public with private concerns as effective nationalising of hospitals has come into sharp focus

The surge in Covid-19 cases never materialised, and the State’s effective nationalising of private hospitals has come into sharp focus, writes Catherine Shanahan

Wed, 29 Apr, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Mr Consistent - Seán O’Rourke retires

The decision by broadcaster Seán O’Rourke to retire as he approaches his 65th birthday is undoubtedly a blow not just to RTÉ but to the hundreds of thousands of listeners who admire and enjoy his morning radio show.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

'Looking unlikely' that Rose of Tralee will go ahead this year

Amy Keane told RTÉ radio’s Today with Séan O’Rourke show that the organisers are looking at what sort of event they could deliver safely.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Decision on whether Ploughing Championships can go ahead expected in early June

The final decision on whether the National Ploughing Championships can go ahead in September will be taken at the end of May or early June, the assistant managing director of the hosting organisation, Annamarie McHugh has said.

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

'I’ve had an absolute ball': RTÉ's Sean O’Rourke announces retirement

Broadcaster Sean O’Rourke has announced that he will retire as presenter of RTÉ Radio 1’s Today programme.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Shortage of GP cover for nursing homes is 'quite localised', says Tadhg Daly

The chief executive of Nursing Homes Ireland, Tadhg Daly has said that the shortage of GP cover for nursing homes is “quite localised” and is “not a widespread problem.”

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Jess Casey: It will take a major logistical operation to reopen our schools

The suggestion that schools may begin to partially reopen shortly has left many in the education sector scratching their heads, writes Jess Casey.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

INTO yet to discuss possibility of schools reopening with Department of Education

The head of the Irish National Teachers Organisation, John Boyle, has said that his union has not yet had any discussions with the Department of Education and Skills about the possibility of schools reopening before the end of the current academic year.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

New kits from China will help Ireland significantly increase Covid-19 testing

Dr Paul O’Brien, a regulatory expert on China, has said that Ireland now has the capacity to perform extra Covid-19 tests thanks to equipment sourced in China.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

Nursing home Covid-19 outbreaks 'a national emergency' and 'catastrophe in the making'

The devastating situation involving Covid-19 outbreaks in nursing homes has been described as “a catastrophe in the making” and “a national emergency” as the death toll in institutions continues to mount.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

CIF: 'Up to the industry to prove that it can operate safely'

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has prepared a set of standard operating procedures (SOP) for a gradual and staged return to work from May 5, subject to the guidance of the health authorities.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

Delay in getting returned healthcare workers to frontlines against Covid-19 criticised

Siptu representatives confirmed that an agreement has been reached with the HSE on the voluntary redeployment of health workers to private nursing homes amid growing fears over the number of coronavirus clusters in those settings.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2020

Richard Bruton has 'expressed concerns' about risk of FG forming government with FF

The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and the Environment, Richard Bruton has acknowledged that he has concerns about the risk of Fine Gael forming a government with Fianna Fáil.

Wed, 15 Apr, 2020

Public warned to be careful when shopping online following ‘sophisticated’ Covid-19 fraud

Chief Supt Pat Lordan, of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau has warned the public not to click on links on social media when shopping online.

Tue, 14 Apr, 2020

Immunology expert calls on Government to question airlines on necessity of passenger flights

Professor Mills said that the current figures for those infected with Covid-19 in Ireland were much lower than the actual figures.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

Embassy staff in 86 countries are working to get Irish people home

The largest repatriation of Irish citizens in the history of the State is underway according to Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Biggest repatriation in history of the State as 4,600 Irish citizens return home

Tanáiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has spoken of the “biggest repatriation ever in the history of the State” as 4,600 Irish citizens have been helped “in one way or another.”

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Private doctors warn proposed Covid contract will create new public waiting list problem

Thousands of private patients could end up on public hospital waiting lists if ‘private only’ doctors accept a temporary contract to work exclusively for the HSE as part of the Covid-19 response.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Nurses and midwives paying up to €110 a day for childcare during crisis - INMO

The general secretary of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO), Phil Ní Sheaghdha has said members are paying as much as €110 a day for childcare so they can go to work while schools and crèches are closed.

Mon, 06 Apr, 2020

Regina Doherty unsure if she will be Taoiseach's nominee for Seanad

Minister for Social Protection Regina Doherty has not ruled out that she could be a nominee by the Taoiseach for the Seanad.

Fri, 03 Apr, 2020

Reid: HSE completes deal to have Covid-19 testing carried out at European laboratory

Priority cases will continue to be processed in Ireland he told RTÉ radio’s Today with Séan O’Rourke.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

Irish media cut wages and jobs as advertising revenue plummets

Irish media organisations including Journal Media and Communicorp are to impose wage cuts as the industry faces decline in advertising revenue.

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

WHO spokesperson: Risk virus could spread again if vigilance drops

Dr Harris pointed out that the world is very connected so when people begin to relax and move again, there is a danger the virus could spread again, if vigilance drops. This was what was being referred to as ‘a second wave.’

Wed, 01 Apr, 2020

Use of private hospitals may be extended if Covid crisis continues beyond five months

PHA chief promises ‘minimal negotiation’ in severe pandemic

Tue, 31 Mar, 2020

Growing interest in government of national unity 'behind the scenes', says Ryan

Green Party leader Eamon Ryan has said that “behind the scenes” there is growing interest in a government of national unity.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

'I kept saying they can’t shut the world down, but they did': Travel agent tells of impact on industry

The owner of a travel agency in Bray has told of the problems facing the industry as a result of Covid-19.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

GP says everyone should behave 'as if we have Covid-19'

Professor Liam Glynn has advised that everyone should be behaving as if they have the coronavirus.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

Harris: 'We are in very active talks with the companies that produce ventilators'

Mr Harris said the authorities would try to continue the policy of community testing and contact tracing for as long as was practical.

Thu, 19 Mar, 2020

'This is essentially war time medicine': Consultant warns govt to protect supply of ventilators

A respiratory consultant has urged the government to protect the country’s stock of ventilators, many of which are manufactured here.

Wed, 18 Mar, 2020

Michael Clifford: Crisis can bring out the better side of ourselves

Through the fear, solidarity shines. As the curve of infection steepens and the country shuts down we are witnessing a better side to ourselves.

Tue, 17 Mar, 2020

Archbishop Martin asks people to look after each other as church introduces coronavirus measures

The Catholic archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin has advised people to “look after each other and pray”.

Thu, 12 Mar, 2020

Paschal Donohoe: We are tracking the economic impact of virus in real time

Funds have been made available so that “decisions can be made up front” if and when they are needed, he added.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2020

Ireland needs to act quickly on coronavirus to avoid being the next Italy

If there is one country you don’t want to be compared with right now it’s Italy.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Calls to ban gatherings of over 500 people; Seamless transition to new Govt needed

“Do it now to limit the spread and keep it down and catch it before there’s more community spread,” Dr Yvonne Williams told RTÉ's Today with Séan O’Rourke.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Change of heart from a leader on his last chance

Four weeks ago today, the people went to the polls and give their verdict as to who deserves the right to govern the country.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2020

Consultant warns not enough ICU beds in event of coronavirus outbreak

A leading intensive care consultant has warned that there are not enough ICU beds in the country’s hospitals in the event of an outbreak of the coronavirus in Ireland.

Mon, 24 Feb, 2020

Joan Burton: Micheál Martin likely to be next Taoiseach

Former Labour leader Joan Burton, who lost her seat in the election, has said that Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is most likely to be Taoiseach in a government supported by Fine Gael and the Green Party.

Thu, 20 Feb, 2020

Holohan: We are expecting to see cases of coronavirus in Ireland

Kingston Mills, professor of experimental immunology at Trinity College Dublin and emergency medicine consultant Dr Chris Luke both said the HSE has the correct measures in place.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2020

'Vital that people don’t come to A&E' if they suspect coronavirus, doctors warn

Two experts have said that there is no need for panic in Ireland about the coronavirus.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2020

'Give up the nonsense': Michael Healy-Rae wants parties to form govt without second election

“People voted for change, the majority voted for Sinn Féin, it makes no sense to go back to the country, to ask the same question again. An election costs €40m to €50m."

Tue, 18 Feb, 2020

Michael Clifford: Change is good for our health service

SO YOU want change? But do you really? The word change is in vogue in the wake of the general election.

Fri, 14 Feb, 2020

O'Callaghan representing Adams a 'conflict of interest', suggests Taoiseach

Latest: Leo Varadkar said Jim O'Callaghan could have recused himself from representing Gerry Adams.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Mary Lou McDonald left floundering over minister’s comments

The mother of murder victim Paul Quinn spoke out in a strong manner, says Political Editor Daniel McConnell

Wed, 05 Feb, 2020

'No one' from Sinn Féin has contacted family, says mother of murdered Paul Quinn

Nobody from Sinn Féin has contacted Paul Quinn’s family, according to the murdered 21-year-old’s mother.

Wed, 05 Feb, 2020