Masks may be mandatory in some settings if Covid spikes Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has presented Cabinet with an emergency response plan to ensure Ireland can appropriately deal with a new Covid variant of … Coronavirus • 11 Oct 22
Taoiseach 'accepts' Donnelly's RTB explanation Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said he should have renewed the tenancy on his property with the Residential Tenancies Board, adding: "I missed it. … Politics • 01 Sep 22
Three scoliosis operations cancelled at Temple Street Children's Health Ireland has said that three complex surgeries have been postponed at Temple Street for the next three weeks. Ireland • 29 Aug 22
Plan to increase number of nurses in EDs published A new plan to increase the number of emergency department nurses and healthcare assistants has been published by the Department of Health. Health • 02 Jun 22
NMH discussions need to reach conclusion - Taoiseach Taoiseach Micheál Martin has told Fianna Fáil TDs and senators tonight that discussions on the new National Maternity Hospital "need to be brought to a … Ireland • 04 May 22
Antigen tests likely to be used in schools - Donnelly The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, has said the Government is considering providing subsidised antigen tests to the population. Coronavirus • 07 Nov 21
Watt didn't tell minister Magahy was going to resign Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has said two of the senior people who recently resigned from the Sláintecare reform programme did not raise any frustrations … Health • 06 Oct 21
Bookings at mandatory quarantine hotels 'paused' Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has confirmed that the Department of Health has paused taking bookings at mandatory quarantine hotels due to a problem with … Coronavirus • 13 Apr 21
Covid-19: Two further deaths, 23 additional cases There have been two further deaths from Covid-19 and 23 additional confirmed cases of the disease reported to the Department of Health. Ireland • 11 Jul 20
Delivery of hospital at point of no return - Harris Minister for Health Simon Harris has said he is very confident that we are at a point of no return in delivering the new National … Health • 04 Feb 19
Donnelly defends decision during time of 'crisis' Stephen Donnelly has defended his decision to join Fianna Fáil, saying he could remain "on the margins" or stand up at a time of "national … News • 02 Feb 17
Donnelly 'won't rule out' joining another party Wicklow, East Carlow TD Stephen Donnelly has said that he would not rule out joining another party, following the announcement that he is leaving the … News • 05 Sep 16
Videos: Party leader interviews Watch interviews with party leaders ahead of the election. Election 2016 • 22 Feb 16
Donnelly was most Googled leader during debate Google has said that Social Democrats joint leader Stephen Donnelly was the most searched leader during last night’s Claire Byrne Leaders’ Debate on RTÉ One. Election 2016 • 16 Feb 16
Donnelly, Soc Dems & health get people talking The nominated Social Democrats leader was the most mentioned of the seven party leaders on Twitter during last night’s General Election debate, according to data … Election 2016 • 16 Feb 16
Murphy, Shortall and Donnelly – Are three heads better than one? The Social Democrats, the country’s newest party, is unique in that it has three leaders, writes RTÉ's Ailbhe Conneely. Election 2016 • 15 Feb 16
TD Stephen Donnelly quits banking inquiry Independent TD Stephen Donnelly said he is quitting the Oireachtas Banking Inquiry as the actions of Taoiseach Enda Kenny have made it no longer credible. News • 16 Jun 14
Taoiseach stands firm on IBRC mortgage sale The Taoiseach has stood firm on the sale of Irish Nationwide mortgages despite concerns that homeowners could be vulnerable if the loans are bought by … Business • 19 Feb 14