More restrictions may be needed but should be 'avoided' Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said that Covid-19 case numbers are starting to plateau, but added that he would like to see them fall in the ... Coronavirus • 25 Nov
Dublin nightclub offering free antigen tests A nightclub in Dublin has said it is offering free antigen tests to all ticket holders. Dublin • 15 Nov
Teen in 'constant pain' waiting on scoliosis operation A 16-year-old boy from Cork, who has Cerebral Palsy and scoliosis, has said he lives in constant physical pain as he waits for an operation. Politics • 11 Nov
Rocky start for new Government amid Covid-19 and Brexit February's election led to a historic agreement between Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, but the new Government was plunged into turmoil several times in a ... 2020 in Review • 02 Jan
People want new style of politics - Cairns Social Democrats TD Holly Cairns said the people of Ireland are looking for a new style of politics. Politics • 24 Dec 20
Proposals outlined to make hate speech a crime Minister for Justice Helen McEntee has outlined proposals which would make sharing hate speech online a criminal offence. Politics • 17 Dec 20
Vaccines for up to 2,500 people in first Irish delivery The head of the Covid-19 vaccine task force Professor Brian MacCraith has said that Ireland may receive enough of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in the first ... Politics • 16 Dec 20
HAP recipients struggling to pay rents, say charities Two charities have told an Oireachtas committee that many people in receipt of the Government's Housing Assistance Payment are struggling to pay their rents. Politics • 15 Dec 20
Student nurses allowances review to finish this month A "short and independent review" of student nurses allowances is due to be completed by the end of the month, the Minister for Health has ... Ireland • 10 Dec 20
Cervical cancer screenings down over 50% due to Covid The number of cervical cancer screenings is down by over 50% compared to last year as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Health • 09 Dec 20
