# government - Saturday 4 September, 2021
# Merrion Gate
Leo Varadkar, Simon Coveney and Katherine Zappone have been drawn back into controversy this week. Developments included deleted and revealed texts, FOI requests and an Oireachtas committee. Orla Dwyer takes a look back at what happened in late July and what the situation is now.
# government - Friday 27 August, 2021
# Tent Talks
# Tent Talks
The Cabinet Covid-19 sub-committee met today to discuss the next steps in the easing of restrictions.
# government - Friday 6 August, 2021
# Live Music
# Live Music
“We were told that there would be no further restrictions lifted until September.”
# government - Wednesday 4 August, 2021
# Pandemic
# Pandemic
A report said the public health team became the “de facto decision maker” rather than simply an adviser to government.
# government - Friday 23 July, 2021
# Covid Recovery
# Covid Recovery
The initial URL of the website spelled certificate incorrectly.
# government - Wednesday 21 July, 2021
# Indoor Dining
# Indoor Dining
A government statement said good indoor ventilation is “essential”.
# government - Thursday 1 July, 2021
# ANTIGEN TESTING
# ANTIGEN TESTING
Dr Tony Holohan said earlier this month that antigen testing is “just not as good as PCR”.
# government - Tuesday 29 June, 2021
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
NPHET issued advice to government yesterday.
# government - Tuesday 15 June, 2021
# Delta Variant
Fully vaccinated people travelling from Great Britain will still need to self-quarantine for at least five days. There are no self-quarantine requirements for those travelling from the North - unless a passenger is travelling from Britain via Northern Ireland. In the week up to Monday, there were 2,270 new cases of Covid-19 - a drop of 21% on the previous week.
# government - Thursday 3 June, 2021
# Solutions
# Solutions
Ireland faces another decade of rising prices and rents unless the government spends money building homes, the ESRI says.
# government - Thursday 27 May, 2021
# New Rules
The Cabinet will meet to sign off on the eased measures. 5,000 spectators are set to be allowed attend outdoor events from 2 August. The Health Minister has said: "NPHET’s view is the trajectory is positive."
# government - Wednesday 26 May, 2021
# Israel
# Israel
A People Before Profit amendment to Sinn Fein’s motion was defeated.
# government - Monday 24 May, 2021
# Opinion
# Opinion
The trade unionist takes issue with how household income is quantified and discussed in the public domain.
# government - Tuesday 4 May, 2021
# Housing
# Housing
Aspects of the bill, including its shared equity scheme for first-time buyers, have been criticised.
# government - Thursday 29 April, 2021
# Level 3 Plus
The government agreed to ease a number of Covid-19 restrictions on a phased basis from next month. Inter-county travel, more outdoor meetings and increased numbers at funerals and wedding services from 10 May. The Taoiseach said: "Hope is returning."
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# government - Sunday 18 April, 2021
# Leaking
# Leaking
A spokesperson said Leo Varadkar made a full statement to gardaí and “answered all questions”.
# government - Thursday 1 April, 2021
# In The Spotlight
From The42
# In The Spotlight
Members of the Dublin squad were reported to have gathered for a training session at the Innisfails GAA club.
# government - Tuesday 30 March, 2021
# Vaccination
# Vaccination
The overhaul of the vaccine categories follows recommendations from NIAC.
# Vaccines
# Vaccines
This measure takes effect immediately.
# Return To Play
From The42
# Return To Play
The Government announced the latest on the easing of restrictions this evening.
# government - Monday 29 March, 2021
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
The meeting took place this evening and a full Cabinet meeting will take place tomorrow.
# government - Thursday 25 March, 2021
# Zero Covid
# Zero Covid
Leo Varadkar was talking about the Zero Covid strategy and mandatory hotel quarantine.
# government - Thursday 25 February, 2021
# Podcast
# Podcast
We take a look for this week’s podcast episode.
# government - Tuesday 23 February, 2021
# Return To Play
From The42
# Return To Play
Inter-county training is unlikely to resume until after 5 April.
# Living With Covid
Level 5 restrictions will remain in place until 5 April Schools will begin a phased reopening from 1 March The childcare sector will begin to reopen from 8 March The government will consider some easing of restrictions after 5 April
# government - Saturday 13 February, 2021
# Top Job
# Top Job
The veteran politician formerly held the top job at the European Central Bank.
# government - Friday 12 February, 2021
# Italy
# Italy
Draghi has also submitted the names of his Cabinet members to President Sergio Mattarella, who has the job of naming them.
# government - Tuesday 26 January, 2021
# Level 5
# Level 5
Micheál Martin announced the extended measures this afternoon.
# government - Wednesday 20 January, 2021
# Level 5
# Level 5
Government sources state that it is still their intention to get schools reopened in February.
# government - Thursday 14 January, 2021
# Advice
# Advice
This week, Health Mininister Stephen Donnelly denied the government had gone against public health advice.
# government - Monday 14 December, 2020
# Every Contact Counts
# Every Contact Counts
Those in government circles are looking at the rise in cases in Europe, stating that Germany is a worrying example.
# government - Wednesday 9 December, 2020
# Student Nurses
# Student Nurses
The government last week voted against a motion to pay student nurses on placement.
# government - Friday 16 October, 2020
# Lockdown
# Lockdown
The Government will now have to decide if it will accept NPHET’s recommendation.
# government - Monday 5 October, 2020
# New Measures
# New Measures
NPHET had recommended that the country enter Level 5 – the highest level of restrictions.
# Living With Covid
# Living With Covid
Professor Sam McConkey believes case numbers will continue to rise if the Government rejects NPHET’s advice.
# government - Sunday 4 October, 2020
# Taking Stock
# Taking Stock
One thing is for sure, this government needs a win.
# government - Sunday 27 September, 2020
# Employer Liability
# Employer Liability
The Department of Business expressed concern about the liability for the State and businesses.
# government - Friday 25 September, 2020
# Working From Home
# Working From Home
Juan Emilio Ameri said he did not think he was connected to the internet at that particular moment.
# government - Thursday 17 September, 2020
# Coronavirus
# Coronavirus
Dublin has seen a considerable increase in Covid-19 cases in recent weeks.
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