Dáil to hear second stage of Safe Access Zones bill Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said that he hopes the second stage of a bill seeking to restrict protests around healthcare centres providing termination … Politics • 27 Jun
Who is in US President-elect Joe Biden's cabinet? The President-elect of the United States, Joe Biden, has begun nominating members of his Cabinet and White House team, working to fulfill his promise to … News Lens • 16 Dec 20
Cabinet approves extension of temporary eviction ban A freeze on rents and a ban on evictions has been extended until 1 August, Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien has announced. Politics • 20 Jul 20
Phase 4 deferred as Covid reproductive rate rises The Government has announced that gatherings in homes are to be limited to a maximum of 10 people from no more than four other households … Coronavirus • 15 Jul 20
Pandemic parents to get additional three weeks of leave The Minister for Children has announced Cabinet approval for parents of children born during the pandemic to take an additional three weeks of parents leave. Coronavirus • 14 Jul 20
Government confirms junior minister portfolios The Government has confirmed the full list of Ministers of State, with eight from Fianna Fáil, seven from Fine Gael and three Green Party TDs. Politics • 02 Jul 20
Podcast: Who has got the big jobs in the new Cabinet? In day of drama, big surprises and historic developments the RTÉ Politics team gets the insights, gossip and intrigue. Micheál Martin was elected Taoiseach after … Your Politics • 27 Jun 20
Early opening of hairdressers and barbers expected The Cabinet will meet in the afternoon to discuss recommendations from the National Public Health Emergency Team on Phase 3 of the easing of coronavirus … Coronavirus • 19 Jun 20
Children's ombudsman writes to party leaders over Dept The Ombudsman for Children has written party leaders involved in government formation talks to express concern over the potential abolition of the Department of Children … Politics • 12 Jun 20
Face coverings recommended as restrictions eased The Government has recommended the wearing of face coverings in certain situations as part of Phase One of their plan to ease Covid-19 restrictions. Coronavirus • 15 May 20
Outdoor time for over 70s and exercise limit widened Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has addressed the public on steps to ease the existing Covid-19 restrictions. Coronavirus • 01 May 20
No decision on restrictions until next week - Varadkar The Taoiseach has said it will be towards the end of next week before a decision can be made on the additional travel, work and … Coronavirus • 02 Apr 20
Cabinet sets up sub-committee on coronavirus Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said the situation on Covid-19 is evolving and there is still only one confirmed case in Ireland. Coronavirus • 03 Mar 20
No post-Brexit trade deal still a possibility - Coveney Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said Brexit will dominate Irish politics for the rest of the year regardless of what happens … Politics • 29 Jan 20
Cabinet to consider public road use for self-driving A proposal to allow public roads to be used to test self-driving cars will be considered by the Government today. Ireland • 06 Dec 19
Legislation to ban sale of e-cigarettes to children Minister for Health Simon Harris will bring legislation to Cabinet today to ban the sale of e-cigarettes to those aged under 18. Politics • 22 Oct 19
Plan to phase out fur farming approved by Cabinet Fur farming is to be phased out in Ireland under a bill to be brought forward by the Government. Politics • 25 Jun 19
Risk of no-deal Brexit has never been greater - Coveney Tánaiste and Minster for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has warned Cabinet colleagues that at no point in the last two-and-a-half years has the risk of … Politics • 21 May 19
Cabinet approves plan aimed at tackling 'revenge porn' The Cabinet has approved planned legislation aimed at tackling the non-consensual distribution of intimate images. Politics • 01 May 19
Report warns final NCH cost could exceed €1.7bn A report into cost overruns at the National Children's Hospital has warned that the final cost of the project could exceed €1.7bn. Politics • 09 Apr 19
Cabinet to see NBP final tender assessment 'shortly' The assessment of the final tender for the delivery of the National Broadband Plan is due to be brought to Cabinet "shortly", the Secretary General … Politics • 28 Mar 19
Cabinet finalises divorce referendum plans The Cabinet has discussed its plans for a divorce referendum at its weekly meeting in Dublin. Politics • 26 Mar 19
Cabinet discusses gender equality measures The Cabinet met in special session in Dublin to mark International Women's Day and ratified the Istanbul Convention, which obliges governments to fully address the … Politics • 08 Mar 19
Govt sets date to enact no-deal Brexit bill The Government has said it plans to have its Brexit omnibus bill pass all stages in the Oireachtas by Friday 15 March and be signed … Brexit • 19 Feb 19
Referendum to be held on easing of divorce restrictions The Cabinet has agreed to hold a referendum to ease restrictions on divorce. Politics • 29 Jan 19
