Colleges that do not comply with funding conditions will face sanctions, including having their grants withheld, under new published legislation aimed at reforming the governance of the Higher Education sector.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin also addressed the INMO conference, hailing medical staff for their work in the Covid-19 battle.

The HSE has asked for “flexibility” to allow the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, also known as the Janssen vaccine, for people aged under 50.

State urged to intervene as man being held without charge for a month over a 'contractual dispute' involving his employer

The Covid-19 vaccination programme for medically vulnerable people living in homeless services began today at a temporary clinic set up in Dublin city centre.

Non-essential cross-border travel must be stopped “by enforcement if required”, Northern Ireland’s Health Minister has warned. In a letter to Irish Health Minister, Stephen Donnelly, Robin Swann warned of a spike in Covid-19 cases in border counties.

There have been eight further Covid-related deaths and 393 new cases of the disease notified to the Department of Health.

Anger is growing over investment funds gazumping first-time buyers in buying up housing estates — but what is being done about it?

An image of a father-to-be waving from the street as his partner prepared to go into labour has struck a chord online, leading to further calls for an overhaul of maternity restrictions

Dr Rory Hearne asks: "What good is a supply of housing that is unaffordable, that people are going to be stuck renting?"

Paul Reid said the HSE has written to hospitals advising them to lift the restrictions, which have been heavily criticised, if possible to do so. 

The overall unemployment rate for April was 22.4%, down from 23.8% in March

Victims and politicians from across the island of Ireland have voiced anger at the prospect of a form of amnesty on Troubles prosecutions.

Leo Varadkar said proposals are being developed to ensure that funds are not able to buy up entire housing estates

UK reportedly set to introduce a statute of limitations to stop people being charged over incidents that occurred before the Good Friday Agreement

Rachael Treanor of the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI) described the sector as “grossly understaffed”

Minister says private investments funds did increase housing supply, but it was never intended that they would purchase entire housing estates 

An antigen test uses a swab from your nose and is quicker than a PCR test, but there are some limitations

Martin Collins said that the message from Pavee Point had been clear and consistent on public health guidelines.

40% of Ireland’s heat can be provided through bioenergy, heat pumps, renewable gas and district heating networks by the end of the decade, new report finds

Many victims of the Troubles are vehemently opposed to any statute of limitations, which they characterise as an amnesty that will thwart their chances of justice

49% of parents said that they found it difficult to keep the amount of treats their children eat to a minimum

The collision, involving a car and pedestrian, occurred at Ballyhagan in Carbury at around 6.45pm last night

Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson has published a critical report of police actions, describing “significant operational and investigative failures”

TDs and senators from opposition and government parties alike call for measures to stop investors 'outbidding ordinary buyers'

Two-thirds of people in emergency accommodation in Dublin are long-term homeless while almost 1,500 in areas outside the capital have been homeless for at least six months, new figures show

The position will be to herd 25 goats over the hills of Howth to keep gorse, heather, and other flammables down

It's understood over 120 partygoers filed into the marquee tonight in direct contravention of current public health guidelines.

The Government has faced strong criticism both inside and outside the Dáil for allowing foreign investors to continue to buy up large numbers of family homes

The Stay and Spend scheme allowed people to claim tax back on money they had spent on accommodation or indoor dining.

DUP leadership contender Edwin Poots has vowed to establish a unionist convention to maximise support for the pro-Union position.

During a four-month tour of the Mediterranean with LÉ Niamh Capt. Minehane helped to rescue 4,600 migrants

A targeted response will be needed to vaccinate the homeless, Traveller and Roma communities, asylum seekers, undocumented migrants, and victims of domestic abuse, ISAG seminar heard

The couple have named their son Michael Shane, in memory of Ms McEntee's late father who was also a Fine Gael TD and Minister.

The first meeting of the British-Irish Intergovernmental Conference in two years is to take place in June.

Stormont’s deputy First Minister has said she felt sorry for Arlene Foster over the way she was treated by her party colleagues.

Sands, 27, died in the early hours of May 5 1981 after 66 days on hunger strike

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has been notified of 418 confirmed casess of the virus.

Two Sinn Féin MLAs who are not seeking re-election in Foyle have shown leadership by recognising the need for change, Michelle O’Neill has said. The party vice president said she wanted to commend Martina Anderson and Karen Mullan for their decision.

A prominent victims campaigner has called for the remembrance of those who were killed during the period of the 1981 hunger strikes in Northern Ireland.

The BAI’s deputy chief executive Celine Craig told the committee the authority is “very concerned” about the “specific targeting” of women online, not only women in public office, but women journalists in particular.

Opposition says there is 'policy to incentivise and support these private funds to buy up housing, right across the State'

A report on the potential benefits of rapid antigen testing was published last month - but Professor Mark Ferguson said he has not had any communciation from the Department of Transport since its publication.

Faults were reported at several busy junctions on key routes into and around the city centre

The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is expected to peak on the night of May 5, with up to 50 meteors per hour, and will be visible until the early morning of May 6

Close to 200,000 jabs were administered last week, with more than 44,000 coming on Friday alone

Concerns have been expressed that a failure by the Stormont Assembly to move in tandem with the republic on minimum unit pricing will lead to an exodus over the border to buy cheaper alcohol

While we may still have some restrictions around mass gatherings, life will 'pretty much' return to normal by August, the Tánaiste said

€3m pilot project will move 18 young people with disabilities from nursing homes to more appropriate accommodation

Production company paid Cork broadcaster €3.7m for presenting popular Friday night show

The Government's housing policy has come under fire by opposition TDs, who claimed the market is dysfunctional as a result of the strategy to date.

Social media giant said some offending posts in private group for serving and former prison officers had been removed but that one did not violate Facebook's community standards

Focus on cleaner environment for ‘outdoor summer’

'Undesirable' practice works against the principle of home ownership, says Tánaiste

There has also been a 20,000% increase in searches for “support local businesses” showing that people are keen to shop local

Some 37 patients are in ICU at present, with December 29 last year the last time the figure was lower

Robert Watt reacted angrily to questions relating to evidence given by the whistleblower Shane Corr at a private meeting of the committee last week.

Lord mayor says she will not run for any other party or as an independent

17-year-old Rory Carr has been missing from Balbriggan since Saturday, May 1.

Ireland will deliver 'about 80%' of vaccines to adults by the end of June, slightly lower than previous target

Gardaí are appealing to anyone with dash cam footage or who may have been in the area to come forward

Healthcare workers who do not get vaccines may face redeployment to lower-risk areas, in line with Hiqa advice

Wednesday will see showers of rain and possibly hail in Ulster, Connacht and west Munster extend to all areas by afternoon

A standard stamp will now cost €1.10, a 10c increase while an international stamp will cost €2, up from €1.70

Bid to boost midwifery numbers on the International Day of the Midwife as regional perinatal mental health service is also launched

'Systemic issues' and a 'fractured funding model' have left hundreds of people confined to the homes, often against their wishes, new report by Ombudsman Peter Tyndall finds

Scheme announced in 2015 offers ex-gratia payments to those who initiated proceedings against the State over abuse but who subsequently discontinued their claims

Parents facing 'geographical lottery' with Covid restrictions where partners of pregnant women are treated like every other visitor

Many placed in nursing homes following ill health or an accident believed their placement would be temporary

Many are experiencing severe stress and anxiety, with managing a Covid-19 outbreak in their school commonly cited as a pressure impacting the wellbeing of school leaders, a new study finds

Nigel Dodds has confirmed that he will step down as DUP deputy leader after the next election. The former MP for North Belfast was elevated to the House of Lords after losing his seat at the 2019 election, and will continue in the role.

Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has also received updated advice from the HSE on the vaccine rollout which will see vaccinations continue to be carried out on the basis of age.

Here we will take a look at what minimum alcohol pricing means for you.

Despite concerns  it may encourage people to cross the border for lower-cost alcohol, the Government has signed off on the measure and hopes Northern Ireland will follow

There are no plans to remove the one-metre plus social distancing rule in the North, the deputy First Minister has said. Earlier this week, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson indicated the rule in Britain could be ditched next month.

Immunologist calls for younger age groups to be vaccinated 'in parallel' with over 50s

Figure is dominated by taxi upgrades and the need to overhaul railway station facilities

The 'Irish Examiner' revealed last week that at the end of last year the Sinn Fén leadership initiated a party review in Derry and MLAs Ms Anderson along with Karen Mullan were asked to stand aside from their roles.

Arlene Foster stepped down last week following a revolt within the party.

New-build homes will be capped at €450,000 in Dublin City and Dun Laoghaire and €400,000 in Cork City, Fingal, Galway City, South Dublin and Wicklow. 

Children's ombudsman Dr Niall Muldoon told the Oireachtas Education Committee his office has dealt with more than 400 complaints about bullying in schools, both at primary and post-primary level, since 2018

Newly appointed secretary-general to address Oireachtas Health Committee over Primetime allegations

"Don’t underestimate the need to keep your distance, meet outdoors where possible and wash your hands," said Dr Tony Holohan.

17 police officers – including seven probationers – have been dismissed over the past three years

The death has occurred of Kathleen Reynolds, wife of the former Taoiseach Albert Reynolds. Ms Reynolds was 88 and had been ill for some time. She passed away peacefully at the family home in Dublin.

All guests will have a socially distanced pod with a reserved picnic table seating four to six people so they can share the experience, music, and food with  family and friends

Shock of reunification would trigger a drop in living standards, Prof John FitzGerald told Oireachtas committee

The driver of one car, a man aged in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

App will allow staff to access critical support and information directly, on a round-the-clock basis

The appeal from Tusla follows a direct appeal from the Garda Commissioner to survivors amid concerns that some were victims of rape, incest, or abuse.

25-year-old Lisa Dorrian was last seen alive at a party at a caravan park on February 27 2005.

Independent Wexford TD Verona Murphy hit out at the planning watchdog last month over its decision to reject the Co Wexford Development Plan

Of the 101,352 people waiting for a test, only 5,434 are scheduled, with the wait time for a test not estimated to be almost half a year.

The trend of shopping on social media has been coined “Swipe Up Shopping” 

It comes as parts of the county have the highest national incidence rates of Covid-19, with birthday parties, wakes and beach parties all a matter of concern.

A Cork-based writer looks set for international success after her debut novel was snapped up for publication on both sides of the Atlantic.

Up to 80% of close contacts on some planes arriving in Ireland have never been traced

While 30,000 houses are needed each year, just half that is expected to be finished this year due to the Covid-19 construction shutdown. 

Gardaí said that in the course of dealing with an incident, urgent medical assistance was requested for a man aged in his late 40s

The RNLI said that the conditions at the time “were quite rough with a squall causing strong offshore wind gusts, along with a changing outward tide and choppy waters”