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Michael Clifford: The 'green jersey' is optional for some
Michael Clifford: The 'green jersey' is optional for some
"We are not all in this together. The green jersey is optional for some, applied with force to others. The green jersey is also horribly stained since its last outing, when the country previously faced into daunting times."

Sat, 04 Jul, 2020

Covid-19: Leo Varadkar describes HIQA mortality study as 'interesting but not a surprise'
Covid-19: Leo Varadkar describes HIQA mortality study as 'interesting but not a surprise'
The official Covid-19 death toll stands at 1,738.

Fri, 03 Jul, 2020

Mandatory quarantine rules unlikely, says Tánaiste
Mandatory quarantine rules unlikely, says Tánaiste
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar is playing down the likelihood of mandatory quarantine rules coming into effect, saying there are not enough hotels and staff to put large amounts of people into isolation.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

Reopening country to overseas visitors won’t happen overnight, says Fáilte Ireland chief exec
Reopening country to overseas visitors won’t happen overnight, says Fáilte Ireland chief exec
Reopening Ireland to international travel cannot happen overnight and will require a “roadmap” to enable airlines and overseas visitors to plan ahead, the chief executive of Fáilte Ireland has said.

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

Immunology expert says Ireland needs to be ready for Covid-19 travel spikes
Immunology expert says Ireland needs to be ready for Covid-19 travel spikes
A 'green list' of countries with unrestricted travel access to Ireland could be published next Thursday.

Thu, 02 Jul, 2020

International travel date may be beyond July 9 - Varadkar
International travel date may be beyond July 9 - Varadkar
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar says a ‘green list’ of countries for travel - to be published on July 9 - may only allow people fly at a later date.

Thu, 02 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

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

Former Taoiseach's shirtless picnic attracts mixed reaction
Former Taoiseach's shirtless picnic attracts mixed reaction
The Department of the Taoiseach received a stream of emails and letters about Leo Varadkar and his meeting with friends in the Phoenix Park in late May.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

Commission looking into Siteserv sale extends investigation deadline by three months
Commission looking into Siteserv sale extends investigation deadline by three months
The first module of the commission of investigation into certain transactions at the Irish Bank Resolution Corporation, most prominently the sale of utility company Siteserv to businessman Denis O’Brien, has had its deadline extended by three months until the end of September.

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

'Very unusual' to have no ministers from west of Shannon, Leo Varadkar says
'Very unusual' to have no ministers from west of Shannon, Leo Varadkar says
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has accepted that it is "very unusual" for there to be no Cabinet ministers from west of the River Shannon.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

Tánaiste asks Dáil to approve €483m to assist SMEs
Tánaiste asks Dáil to approve €483m to assist SMEs
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar. Photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

Daniel McConnell: Coalition acts early to establish how it will deal with inevitable clashes
Daniel McConnell: Coalition acts early to establish how it will deal with inevitable clashes
On taking office in 2011, then Taoiseach Enda Kenny, his Tánaiste and Labour leader Eamon Gilmore had a frank heart to heart.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

'Very unusual' to have no ministers from west of Shannon, Varadkar says
'Very unusual' to have no ministers from west of Shannon, Varadkar says
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and An Taoiseach Micheal Martin.

Tue, 30 Jun, 2020

'Sizeable' July jobs stimulus package will be aimed at getting quick results
'Sizeable' July jobs stimulus package will be aimed at getting quick results
Taoiseach Micheal Martin confirmed that it would be a “sizeable package” to meet demands, including help reduce the 900,000 people now reliant on emergency pandemic payments.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

New cabinet to meet for the first time today
New cabinet to meet for the first time today
Cabinet Ministers are meeting this afternoon in their new roles.

Mon, 29 Jun, 2020

Flanagan, Madigan among high-profile casualties of cabinet appointments
Flanagan, Madigan among high-profile casualties of cabinet appointments
Around Leinster House on Saturday, there were three groups - those who got the call, those who didn't although they hoped they might, and those who entered the day with no expectation of a call at all.

Sun, 28 Jun, 2020

The new coalition cabinet in full: Who are the country's new Ministers?
The new coalition cabinet in full: Who are the country's new Ministers?
The shape of the next Cabinet is now known, led by Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. So who are the country's new Ministers?

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Micheál Martin promises to 'get people back to work' following 'historic' coalition agreement
Micheál Martin promises to 'get people back to work' following 'historic' coalition agreement
Incoming Taoiseach Micheál Martin has promised a major national economic recovery plan and multi-billion euro stimulus as early as next month to “get people back to work”.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Eamon Ryan: Green party members 'taking responsibility' with 76% backing coalition agreement
Eamon Ryan: Green party members 'taking responsibility' with 76% backing coalition agreement
Green leader Eamon Ryan has said there is a "sense of responsibility" now on his party after 76% of members who voted backed the government deal with Fine Gael and Fianna Fail, paving the way for the new coalition.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Eamon Ryan feels a 'sense of responsibility' as Greens join Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in government
Eamon Ryan feels a 'sense of responsibility' as Greens join Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael in government
Earlier, Fine Gael approved the proposed PfG by a margin of 80%-20% in their electoral college system.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Micheál Martin a step closer to becoming Taoiseach as Fianna Fáil approve programme for government
Micheál Martin a step closer to becoming Taoiseach as Fianna Fáil approve programme for government
Fianna Fáil have become the second party to approve the proposed programme for government.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Eoghan Murphy will not take up ministerial role in next government
Eoghan Murphy will not take up ministerial role in next government
Several Fine Gael party sources have insisted there has been no falling out between the two men but that Mr Murphy is keen to step back from ministerial politics.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

185 staff recruited out of 14,000 volunteers under HSE ‘Be on Call’ Covid-19 appeal
185 staff recruited out of 14,000 volunteers under HSE ‘Be on Call’ Covid-19 appeal
Figures provided to the Irish Examiner show that 15 doctors, 79 nurses and midwives, and 34 healthcare attendants made up the bulk of staff taken on under the ‘Be on Call’ initiative. Picture: PA The HSE took on just 185 out of 14,100 healthcare staff under the ‘Be on Call for Ireland’ initiative rolled out in response to the Covid-19 crisis.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Government formation: Fine Gael approve programme for government
Government formation: Fine Gael approve programme for government
The total vote cast was 674, meaning a turnout of 95%.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Eamon Ryan to lead beefed-up climate department if Government deal approved
Eamon Ryan to lead beefed-up climate department if Government deal approved
Green Party leader Eamon Ryan will lead a beefed-up climate and transport department should a government deal between his party, Fine Gael, and Fianna Fáil be approved today.

Fri, 26 Jun, 2020

Varadkar raises possibility of inquiry into handling of Covid-19 pandemic
Varadkar raises possibility of inquiry into handling of Covid-19 pandemic
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has raised the prospect of an inquiry into the handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, as the outgoing coalition lifted foreign travel restrictions and announced new supports.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Air travel restrictions will be eased on July 9, Government confirms
Air travel restrictions will be eased on July 9, Government confirms
Air travel restrictions will also be eased on July 9, it was announced, with a green list of countries where no quarantine upon return will be necessary.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Daniel McConnell: After 139 days we may have a government or lots more chaos
Daniel McConnell: After 139 days we may have a government or lots more chaos
It has only taken 139 days, but now it looks as if we will get a government.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: Leo Varadkar confirms move to Phase Three from Monday
Coronavirus: Leo Varadkar confirms move to Phase Three from Monday
Ireland will move to phase three of the easing of lockdown restrictions from Monday, Leo Varadkar has confirmed.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Leo Varadkar tells European leaders that Ireland will 'settle for nothing less' than properly funded CAP
Leo Varadkar tells European leaders that Ireland will 'settle for nothing less' than properly funded CAP
The Taoiseach told European leaders that Ireland will "settle for nothing less" than a properly funded Common Agricultural Policy.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

Irish Examiner view: Government formation - Time to be pragmatic and positive
Irish Examiner view: Government formation - Time to be pragmatic and positive
It is not necessary to be one of those self-contained souls happy to wallow in the calm that lockdown offered to wonder why anyone enters politics.

Wed, 24 Jun, 2020

'Country needs a majority government': Leo Varadkar urges support for new draft deal
'Country needs a majority government': Leo Varadkar urges support for new draft deal
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has vowed to stand by his environmental commitments as he urged the parties to form a working government.

Tue, 23 Jun, 2020

Varadkar: FG have 'second chance' to solve housing crisis
Varadkar: FG have 'second chance' to solve housing crisis
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says Fine Gael now has a "second chance" to solve the housing crisis and that compulsory purchase orders for development land and state-backed mortgages are on the table.

Sun, 21 Jun, 2020

Coronavirus: Two deaths and 22 new cases in Ireland
Coronavirus: Two deaths and 22 new cases in Ireland
There has been two Covid-19 related deaths in Ireland today, officials have announced.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2020

Duffy's Circus unlikely to tour for first time since 1800s
Duffy's Circus unlikely to tour for first time since 1800s
The head of Duffy's Circus says new rules on indoor gatherings mean it is highly likely it will not tour for the first time since the 1800s.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2020

Expert: One in a million chance of randomly contracting Covid-19
Expert: One in a million chance of randomly contracting Covid-19
There is a one in a million chance of randomly contracting Covid-19, according to an infectious disease expert.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2020

Ireland pushes for more EU Covid emergency funds
Ireland pushes for more EU Covid emergency funds
Ireland has pushed for more than the allocated €3bn in EU Covid-19 emergency funds, arguing that the country has suffered a lot worse than has been calculated by Brussels.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Some constituencies could win out in special Government support deal
Some constituencies could win out in special Government support deal
TDs are to be offered direct access to the Government and potentially special treatment for their constituencies if they bolster the proposed three-way coalition.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Gardaí continue to question man in connection with death of Det Garda Colm Horkan
Gardaí continue to question man in connection with death of Det Garda Colm Horkan
A man continues to be questioned in connection with the murder of Detective Garda Colm Horkan.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

'An attack on democracy': Garda killed in Co Roscommon named as Detective Garda Colm Horkan
'An attack on democracy': Garda killed in Co Roscommon named as Detective Garda Colm Horkan
"Colm served the communities he worked in with distinction and pride during his 24 years as a member of An Garda Síochána."

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

Taoiseach leads tributes to guard shot dead last night in Roscommon
Taoiseach leads tributes to guard shot dead last night in Roscommon
"I extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends of the Garda who has died in the course of their duties," Mr Varadkar said.

Thu, 18 Jun, 2020

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