Mícheál Lehane

Political Correspondent

Passengers who do not have a negative Covid-19 test will have to quarantine in a hotel (File pic, Getty Images)

Mandatory quarantine plan likely to use Defence Forces

The Defence Forces are likely to have a major role in the transporting of people to hotels for mandatory quarantining, under plans currently being drawn ...

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HSE administered 81,843 doses in the week from last Monday to Sunday (Pic: RollingNews.ie)

FF TDs criticise pace of vaccine roll-out

Some Fianna Fáil TDs, including former minister Dara Calleary, have criticised the pace of the vaccine roll-out, particularly for those aged over 85.

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The cards were issued on an administrative basis to around 1,100 by the Health Service Executive from May 2018

Medical card extended for CervicalCheck families

The Cabinet has extended medical cards for the families of those affected by the CervicalCheck controversy for five years.

Politics • 02 Mar

A Government spokesperson said that it looks forward to presenting its hosting proposals to FIFA

Govt backs prospective bid over 2030 FIFA World Cup

The Government has given its backing to a prospective bid by Ireland and the UK to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

Politics • 02 Mar

The request for funding will likely focus on investments in the green and digital sectors of the economy

Govt seeking €850m from EU fund to boost economy

The Government is to seek €850 million from the European Recovery and Resilience Fund to boost the economy here in the aftermath of the pandemic.

Politics • 01 Mar

Leo Varadkar said a relaxation of the 5km rule is among the measure likely to be considered if cases of Covid-19 continue to fall

Limited easing of restrictions before May - Varadkar

The Tánaiste has told his party colleagues that only a limited number of restrictions are likely to be eased before May.

Coronavirus • 01 Mar

Mary Lou McDonald said property developers are back in control

Housing situation will worsen with equity scheme - SF

Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald has said the Government's Affordable Housing Shared Equity Scheme does not make housing more affordable and will make a ...

Politics • 24 Feb

Taoiseach Micheál Martin announced the measures at Government Buildings this evening

'The end is truly in sight': Stay focused, says Martin

The Cabinet has agreed to extend Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions until 5 April and the phased return of schools will get under way next Monday.

Coronavirus • 23 Feb

The 5km exercise limit could remain in place until early May

What we think we know about new Living with Covid plan

Ahead of Cabinet sub-committee discussions tomorrow and a Cabinet decision on Tuesday, here is what we think we know about the revised Living with Covid ...

Coronavirus • 21 Feb