Aisling Kenny

Siobhan Murphy told the committee that her workplace 'was a hazard'

Nurse says health staff 'catapulted' into pandemic

The INMO has warned that members are exhausted and cannot face the idea of a second wave of Covid-19 with the protections that were in place, with one staff nurse saying her team was 'catapulted' into the pandemic.

Coronavirus • 21 Jul 20

People should contact their GP if they are experiencing any symptoms

People urged not to stay silent over virus symptoms

"No one should feel any kind of blame if they contract Covid-19," a doctor has said as people are urged not to keep quiet if they are experiencing any symptoms of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus • 21 Jul 20

The Dáil heard average rents in Dublin were now at €2,000 per month

Temporary ban on evictions extended beyond next week

The Cabinet has agreed a short extension to the ban on rent increases and evictions.

Coronavirus • 16 Jul 20

The concerns were raised by the leaders of the Opposition parties

Opposition concern over staffing in ministerial offices

The Dáil has heard concerns from Opposition politicians about staffing in ministerial offices.

Politics • 14 Jul 20

TDs are listening to concerns about funding and the impact of the pandemic on people using mental health services

Committee told mental health system is 'out of date'

The Chief Executive of the Mental Health Commission, John Farrelly, has told the Dáil's Special Committee on the Covid-19 Response that the mental health system in Ireland is not fit for purpose and is out of date.

Ireland • 14 Jul 20

A 'green list' of countries where Irish people can travel to without restrictions is expected to be published next week

Govt to meet for further discussions around travel

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Government will meet tomorrow when there would be further discussions around travel, and he said they would also consider advice from NPHET.

Coronavirus • 15 Jul 20

Taoiseach Micheál Martin arriving at Dublin Castle for the Cabinet meeting (pic: Rollingnews.ie)

Cabinet discusses stimulus plan at Dublin Castle

Ministers met at Dublin Castle this afternoon to discuss a number of issues, including Brexit and the July stimulus package, which is aimed at saving businesses and jobs.

Politics • 14 Jul 20

Offaly TD Barry Cowen issued a statement today (RollingNews.ie)

Cowen says he 'did not evade a garda' in Sept 2016

Minister for Agriculture Barry Cowen has said he did not evade or attempt to evade a garda on the night he was found to be drink-driving in September 2016.

Ireland • 12 Jul 20

Leo Varadkar said he checked with the Central Bank after banks told him they could not waive interest

Varadkar questions trust in banks over interest waiver

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar has said he does not fully trust the banks not to try to make a profit during the Covid-19 crisis.

Politics • 13 Jul 20

Winner of vote between Eamon Ryan and Catherine Martin will be announced on 23 July

Ryan and Martin go head-to-head in second online debate

The Green Party leadership contest is continuing today with a second hustings online for members in the Dublin constituency.

Politics • 11 Jul 20