Aisling Kenny

The annual six-week summer recess wasn't due to end until 15 September but due to the political upheaval the House will return on Wednesday

No sign of silly season as Dáil set to return

There was no silly season this year with politics continuing unabated. It was a summer recess like no other with political controversies breaking almost every week since the Dáil adjourned at the end of July.

Politics • 29 Aug 20

Phil Hogan was first elected to the Dáil in 1989

From Kilkenny to Brussels - Hogan's political journey

Phil Hogan grew up on a farm in rural Co Kilkenny and was first elected to Dáil Éireann as a Fine Gael TD in 1989 representing the Carlow/Kilkenny constituency.

Politics • 26 Aug 20

Stephen Donnelly said that if there is a second wave of Covid-19, healthcare services will be severely curtailed

Focus on suppressing virus while reopening society

Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said the focus from now until Christmas will be on suppressing Covid-19 while reopening society.

Coronavirus • 26 Aug 20

Dara Calleary's replacement as Minister of Agriculture will be appointed next week by the Taoiseach

Martin writes to Ceann Comhairle over Dáil recall

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has written to the Ceann Comhairle, Seán Ó Fearghaíl, asking him to resume the Dáil on Wednesday and Thursday of next week, a spokesperson has said.

Politics • 24 Aug 20

Minister Darragh O'Brien has asked that the full powers and resources of the RTB are brought to bear in the case

Minister orders investigation into Dublin eviction

The Minister for Housing has ordered an investigation into an eviction of nine tenants from a property in Dublin last week.

Politics • 17 Aug 20

The Covid-19 Committee will discuss the developing situation in meat plants

Covid-19 committee to discuss outbreaks in meat plants

The Minister for Health has been criticised for not agreeing to appear before the special Oireachtas Committee on Covid-19 tomorrow.

Politics • 12 Aug 20

Current co-living regulations allow for living spaces of 12 square metres

Sinn Féin publishes bill that would ban co-living

Sinn Féin's housing spokesperson, Eoin Ó Broin, has published a new bill that would ban co-living, which he says the Minister for Housing, Darragh O'Brien, can do with the "stroke of a pen".

Politics • 11 Aug 20

Micheál Martin invoked the philosophy of the late John Hume in urging people to continue efforts to control the spread of Covid-19

New restrictions for counties Kildare, Laois and Offaly

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has announced that limited restrictions will be implemented in counties Kildare, Laois and Offaly for two weeks from midnight tonight in response to the increased spread of Covid-19.

Coronavirus • 07 Aug 20

It is understood the measure is being considered with teachers' unions and other key education stakeholders today

Govt recommends face coverings in secondary schools

The Government has recommended that all teachers and secondary school students wear face coverings when a physical distance of two metres cannot be maintained.

Coronavirus • 07 Aug 20

The report says there should be regular testing of all healthcare workers to identify asymptomatic carriers

Report calls for more 'robust' testing and tracing

A new report by the Special Oireachtas Committee on Covid-19 has called for changes to the testing and contact tracing system to make it more robust.

Coronavirus • 05 Aug 20