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Darragh O'Brien said the bill balances the need to protect those affected by the pandemic with the need to respect property rights

New bill will protect tenants until January - O'Brien

Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien has told the Dáil that a bill to help tenants who have lost income due to Covid-19 will provide further protections until 10 January 2021.

Coronavirus • 28 Jul 20

Minister said many renters were in hospitality and the sectors that were badly hit by the pandemic

No major rent arrears problem during pandemic - O'Brien

A report carried out by the Economic Social Research Institute did not find a significant rent arrears problem during the first three months of the Covid-19 pandemic, Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien has told the Dáil.

Politics • 23 Jul 20

The report recommends review of staffing structures in private nursing homes

Draft report calls for review into nursing home deaths

There should be an independent review into all deaths in nursing home settings during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an unpublished draft Oireachtas report.

Coronavirus • 23 Jul 20

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Committee told mental health system is 'out of date'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