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Coronavirus - Wed Jan 13, 2021
End of year before country is fully vaccinated, says Taoiseach
The preferred deadline of September to have all adults vaccinated, as stated by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, will be missed

Sat, 30 Jan, 2021

Taoiseach warns that Covid-19 restrictions could continue well into February
Taoiseach warns that Covid-19 restrictions could continue well into February
'We have some distance to go, and the recent increase in deaths show the devastation of this virus,' Mr Martin told a meeting of his party

Wed, 20 Jan, 2021

Cabinet agrees on full April-style lockdown after stark warnings about public health
Cabinet agrees on full April-style lockdown after stark warnings about public health
A return to a full April-style lockdown has been agreed by the Cabinet after stark warnings over public health. Schools are to remain shut until January 31, with exceptions made for classes for children with special needs, and Leaving Cert students.

Wed, 06 Jan, 2021

Coronavirus - Fri Nov 27, 2020
Travel limits to be eased despite rising number of Covid-19 cases
Fresh restrictions likely in January, warns Taoiseach as new Covid strain emerges in UK

Tue, 15 Dec, 2020

Government to ignore Nphet advice and allow gastro-pubs and restaurants reopen
Government to ignore Nphet advice and allow gastro-pubs and restaurants reopen
The Government is to ignore public health advice and allow gastro-pubs and restaurants to reopen, as well as relaxing restrictions on household visits.

Fri, 27 Nov, 2020

Coronavirus - Tue Oct 20, 2020
Today's Cabinet agenda: Bigger budgets for health and education, greater garda powers
Enforcement powers for gardaí to make pubs, restaurants, and other licenced premises comply with Covid restrictions are to be extended today until June.

Mon, 02 Nov, 2020

Deal on European recovery fund top priority as Donohoe takes up Eurogroup presidency
Deal on European recovery fund top priority as Donohoe takes up Eurogroup presidency
The €750 billion bailout plan aims to ease the economic pain of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Fri, 10 Jul, 2020

Donohoe's Eurogroup role 'a great win for Ireland' says Taoiseach
Donohoe's Eurogroup role 'a great win for Ireland' says Taoiseach
The Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has been elected as President of the Eurogroup of Finance Ministers.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Yeats memorial fitting for current times
Irish Examiner View: Yeats memorial fitting for current times
Henry Moore's iconic 'Knife Edge' bronze sculpture was unveiled to the public in 1967 by the then Taoiseach Jack Lynch.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Maresa Fagan: The long road to containing Covid
Maresa Fagan: The long road to containing Covid
Local lockdowns are in place in different parts of the globe as the WHO says the 'peak' of pandemic has not yet been reached, writes Maresa Fagan

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Covid-19: Banks 'very unlikely' to relieve mortgage holders
Covid-19: Banks 'very unlikely' to relieve mortgage holders
Irish banks are “very unlikely” to relieve up to 140,000 mortgage and business customers on payment breaks of interest charges on their loans, despite controversy over the practice.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Debenhams should 'do the right thing' and pay agreed redundancy, Taoiseach says
Debenhams should 'do the right thing' and pay agreed redundancy, Taoiseach says
In March, the department store announced that it intended to liquidate all operations in Ireland due to the financial impact of Covid-19.

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Gerard Howlin: From failing state to wielding soft power on the international stage
Gerard Howlin: From failing state to wielding soft power on the international stage
We are small. To succeed we must be nimble, selective, connected, and respected, writes Gerard Howlin

Wed, 08 Jul, 2020

Micheál Martin says he is not in favour of ‘divisive’ poll on Northern Ireland border
Micheál Martin says he is not in favour of ‘divisive’ poll on Northern Ireland border
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has described Sinn Féin’s calls for a border poll on a united Ireland as divisive and said he would favour a different approach.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

Mothers gather outside Dáil in call for extension of maternity leave
Mothers gather outside Dáil in call for extension of maternity leave
Mothers, many holding their young babies, met outside the Dil in the rain to demand emergency legislation that would extend maternity leave by three months.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

Debenhams workers 'shabbily treated,' Taoiseach says
Debenhams workers 'shabbily treated,' Taoiseach says
Speaking during his first Leaders’ Questions as Taoiseach, Mr Martin said it was particularly regrettable that the company closed in the context of Covid-19.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

Court orders disclosure of documents in Denis O'Brien defamation case
Court orders disclosure of documents in Denis O'Brien defamation case
The High Court has ordered the disclosure of certain documents which businessman Denis O'Brien says he needs for his defamation and conspiracy action against the Red Flag Consulting public relations company.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

Government travel 'green list' hindrance, not help says Irish Travel Agents Association
Government travel 'green list' hindrance, not help says Irish Travel Agents Association
The Government's "green list" will be a hindrance rather than a help to the travel industry.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

Barry Cowen statement branded 'a hollow exercise' without facing TDs' questions
Barry Cowen statement branded 'a hollow exercise' without facing TDs' questions
Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen will not face questions from TDs when he addresses the Dáil on his drink-driving ban tonight.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

Sinn Féin accused of throwing councillors 'under the bus' amid Paddy Holohan controversy
Sinn Féin accused of throwing councillors 'under the bus' amid Paddy Holohan controversy
The party's activity in Dublin South West was last night suspended after the former MMA fighter was nominated for the position of mayor of South Dublin.

Tue, 07 Jul, 2020

Taoiseach says Cowen remorse for ‘regrettable’ drink-driving incident is genuine
Taoiseach says Cowen remorse for ‘regrettable’ drink-driving incident is genuine
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said that he believes Barry Cowen’s remorse over drink-driving home from a football game is genuine.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Non-essential travel advice extended until July 20
Non-essential travel advice extended until July 20
The government has extended the advice against non-essential international travel until July 20.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Paul Hosford: Micheál Martin wouldn't have imagined his first nine days as Taoiseach going like this
Paul Hosford: Micheál Martin wouldn't have imagined his first nine days as Taoiseach going like this
The first time he took Leaders' Questions from the government side of the Dáil chamber will have played out differently had Micheál Martin ever imagined it.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Q&A: How takeaway pints may cause a block in the roadmap for pubs reopening
Q&A: How takeaway pints may cause a block in the roadmap for pubs reopening
Some pubs are allowed to reopen but this is subject to guidelines being observed.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Taoiseach accepts Cowen apology as road victims group call for minister's resignation
Taoiseach accepts Cowen apology as road victims group call for minister's resignation
The Irish Road Victims Association (IRVA) has called for the Agriculture Minister to step down from his role.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Cowen claimed over €7k in travel allowance following drink-driving suspension
Cowen claimed over €7k in travel allowance following drink-driving suspension
Barry Cowen claimed €7,166.25 in travel allowance after being caught drink-driving in 2016, according to Oireachtas records.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Irish Examiner View: Credibility on the line already
Irish Examiner View: Credibility on the line already
Barry Cowen’s confession.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Government to approve Brexit readiness plan as UK trade talks stall
Government to approve Brexit readiness plan as UK trade talks stall
The Government is to approve a major Brexit readiness plan amid growing fears that a trade deal will not be reached with the UK before the end of the year.

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Cowen says no outstanding driving offences following 'serious lapse of judgement' in 2016
Cowen says no outstanding driving offences following 'serious lapse of judgement' in 2016
Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen says that he has no outstanding driving offences on his licence after admitting to a "serious lapse of judgement" by being caught drink-driving in 2016.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2020

Barry Cowen admits drink driving ban was 'stupid mistake'
Barry Cowen admits drink driving ban was 'stupid mistake'
Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen has admitted he made a "stupid, stupid mistake" after he was caught drink-driving in 2016.

Sun, 05 Jul, 2020

State has failed to honour commitment to victims of sexual abuse in primary schools, says Louise O'Keeffe
State has failed to honour commitment to victims of sexual abuse in primary schools, says Louise O'Keeffe
Almost one year after Leo Varadkar apologised on behalf of the State to victims of sexual abuse in day schools, survivor and campaigner Louise O'Keeffe has said that the government has failed to take action.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2020

Taoiseach 'disappointed' to only learn of Barry Cowen drink-driving ban yesterday
Taoiseach 'disappointed' to only learn of Barry Cowen drink-driving ban yesterday
The Taoiseach says he is "disappointed" that he only found out yesterday about a drink-driving ban served by Agriculture Minister Barry Cowen.

Sat, 04 Jul, 2020

Daniel McConnell: As Martin reaches promised land, the knives are out in Fianna Fáil
Daniel McConnell: As Martin reaches promised land, the knives are out in Fianna Fáil
"On several levels, it has been a week that has exposed many deep and worrying sores within the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party."

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Tony Holohan steps down from CMO duties to care for ill wife
Tony Holohan steps down from CMO duties to care for ill wife
The public face of the coronavirus crisis has stepped down from his role to be with family as his wife enters palliative care for cancer.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Micheál Martin under continued fire from Fianna Fáil veterans over cabinet appointments
Micheál Martin under continued fire from Fianna Fáil veterans over cabinet appointments
Party discipline within Fianna Fáil appeared to be breaking down with Taoiseach Micheál Martin coming under intense fire over his ministerial appointments.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Six days into the Fianna Fáil ministerial row and recriminations are still flying
Daniel McConnell: Six days into the Fianna Fáil ministerial row and recriminations are still flying
Most Cabinet appointments and reshuffles bring a degree of unhappiness, disappointment, and resentment. But, Mr Martin’s choices to fill his Cabinet and junior ministerial ranks have truly turned into a messy quagmire which has overshadowed his rise to power.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Dara Murphy departs EU role after less than nine months in job
Dara Murphy departs EU role after less than nine months in job
Former Fine Gael TD Dara Murphy has departed “by mutual agreement” from his top EU role less than nine months after leaving the Dáil.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Leo Varadkar criticises Michelle O'Neill's appearance at Dublin 'photo-op' amid Covid risks
Leo Varadkar criticises Michelle O'Neill's appearance at Dublin 'photo-op' amid Covid risks
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has criticised Sinn Féin TDs and leaders for turning up at a “photo op” at a funeral despite Covid-19 concerns and social distancing rules.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Martin ‘insulted both me and my community’ - Moynihan
Martin ‘insulted both me and my community’ - Moynihan
Fianna Fáil's Cork North-West TD Michael Moynihan has accused Taoiseach Micheál Martin of "disrespecting both him and his community" after being overlooked for a junior ministry.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Parties move to increase geographical spread of ministers
Parties move to increase geographical spread of ministers
Party leaders moved to address concerns on a lack of geographical and gender representation as they got ready to appoint 17 new Ministers of State, but some criticism has been levelled at the choices.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Daniel McConnell: 'Humble' TDs eschew ministerial office for the backbenches
Daniel McConnell: 'Humble' TDs eschew ministerial office for the backbenches
What is it about politicians these days in that they don’t want a promotion?

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Michael Moynihan hits out at Taoiseach after being overlooked for junior ministry
Michael Moynihan hits out at Taoiseach after being overlooked for junior ministry
Fianna Fáil's Cork North-West TD Michael Moynihan has accused Taoiseach Micheál Martin of "disrespecting both him and his community" after being overlooked for a junior ministry.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Work of Siteserv commission extended by three months
Work of Siteserv commission extended by three months
The Commission of investigation into the sale of utility company Siteserv has been extended by three months as it emerged that the inquiry has cost more than €12m to date.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

New Taoiseach promises to work for decent farm incomes and a sustainable rural future
New Taoiseach promises to work for decent farm incomes and a sustainable rural future
Agriculture, food and the marine will remain a priority, both as central to rural society and as a major economic pillar, said Taoiseach Micheál Martin as he confirmed his appointment by the President, in the Dail last week.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

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