Maggie Doyle

Leo Varadkar said there has been 'genuine revulsion' at the 'heavy-handed response' towards protesters and journalists

'Absence of moral leadership' after Floyd killing in US

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said that the world has watched in horror the events following the killing of George Floyd in the US and "we have witnessed the absence of moral leadership" or words of understanding.

Politics • 04 Jun 20

Covid-19: 38 more deaths, 1,068 new cases

The number of people who have died after being diagnosed with Covid-19 has risen by 38, bringing the total death toll to 444.

Coronavirus • 15 Apr 20

The incoming Taoiseach will nominate the final 11 Senators

Final seats filled in Seanad election count

There are now 49 of the 60 Seanad seats filled after five long days of counting, with the incoming Taoiseach nominating the final 11 Senators.

Politics • 03 Apr 20

Last day of Seanad election count
(Pic: Rolling news)

Seanad count almost complete

Today will be the last day of the Seanad Election count with all except one panel now complete with 42 of the 60 seats filled.

Politics • 03 Apr 20

Five seats were filled on the Cultural and Educational panel yesterday (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

Seanad election: Three panels complete, 33 seats filled

At the end of a third day of counting in the Seanad elections, three panels have been completed, with 33 Senators elected.

Politics • 01 Apr 20

Counting got under way yesterday (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

First elections to 26th Seanad as count continues

Counting of votes continues this evening in the election to the 26th Seanad.

Politics • 31 Mar 20

The boxes have been opened at Dublin Castle where strict protocols are in place to prevent the spread of Covid-19 (Pic: Houses of the Oireachtas)

Counting of ballots for Seanad elections under way

No candidates have yet reached the quota following the first and second counts for the five Seanad seats from the Cultural and Educational Panel at Dublin Castle.

Politics • 30 Mar 20

Restrictions previously announced are being extended until Sunday 19 April

Govt announces 'unprecedented' actions over Covid-19

The Taoiseach has announced new stringent measures designed to curb the spread of Covid-19, calling them "unprecedented actions" to respond to an "unprecedented emergency".

Coronavirus • 25 Mar 20

Minister for Health Simon Harris' comments come at a visit to the National Virus Reference Laboratory in UCD

Timing on 'cocooning' older people unpredictable-Harris

The Minister for Health Simon Harris has said the timing of the so-called 'cocooning' of older people, which the Taoiseach talked about in his speech to the nation last night, is something that is impossible to predict.

Coronavirus • 18 Mar 20

Deputy Murphy said 'price gouging' was going on

Call for hand sanitiser and face mask price controls

Rise TD Paul Murphy has called on the Government to introduce consumer protection laws to impose price controls on hand sanitisers and face masks.

Coronavirus • 12 Mar 20