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# Vintners

Two-thirds of pubs still closed outside Dublin say they'll go out of business by January if current conditions persist

So-called wet pubs don’t expect to be permitted to re-open any time soon.

29.1k

Aug 24th 2020, 7:38 AM

# Micheál Martin

'Into a storm': Failing on schools could shatter Martin's already troubled leadership

Government has spent the summer planning for the reopening of schools next Thursday.

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Aug 22nd 2020, 7:15 AM

# Liveline

'A thundering and lightning disgrace': The nation's anger after Oireachtas Golf Society event

RTÉ’s Liveline received calls from members of the public expressing anger and disappointment over the event.

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Aug 21st 2020, 3:50 PM

# golf society

Micheál Martin removes party whip from three Fianna Fáil senators who attended golf event

The party whip has been removed from senators Paul Daly, Aidan Davitt and Niall Blaney.

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Aug 21st 2020, 1:39 PM

# beirut explosion

The entire Lebanese government has resigned over last week's massive explosion

The cabinet has been under increasing pressure after several ministers quit or expressed their intention to step down in recent days.

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Aug 10th 2020, 5:58 PM

# Off

Sturgeon ‘furious’ as players’ pub trip sees Aberdeen game postponed

The First Minister said Dons players ‘blatantly broke’ coronavirus protocols when they spent Saturday night in a bar.

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Aug 7th 2020, 2:00 PM

# statement

FAI chief Roy Barrett responds to directors' claims on eve of special meeting

The statement has since earned a reply from Deputy Marc MacSharry. who stands by his criticisms of Barrett.

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Aug 6th 2020, 8:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you agree with the latest measures taken by government to curb the spread of Covid-19?

The Taoiseach said yesterday he had “enormous sympathy” for the plight of publicans.

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Aug 5th 2020, 8:27 AM

# green list

Ryanair launches High Court action against the Irish government over 'unconstitutional' travel measures

Ryanair is taking the action aimed at setting aside the so-called green list published by government.

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Jul 31st 2020, 4:47 PM

# barry cowen

Barry Cowen ministerial sacking was 'particularly personally difficult', Micheál Martin says

Barry Cowen was sacked from his role as Minister for Agriculture by Martin last week.

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Jul 23rd 2020, 10:55 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you think the new government is doing a good job so far?

Have your say.

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Jul 23rd 2020, 8:21 AM

# Fianna Fáil

Mayo councillors hail Dara Calleary appointment as 'positive' step after initial Cabinet snub

Yesterday the Taoiseach announced that Calleary would take over from Barry Cowen as agriculture minister.

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Jul 16th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Covid-19

Social visits to be limited to 10 people from no more than four households at one time

Restrictions on indoor gatherings to 50 and outdoors to 200 will also remain until August 10.

72.5k

Jul 15th 2020, 8:03 PM

# money to burn

Varadkar and Coveney criticised for seeking extra drivers and staff

Labour’s Alan Kelly questioned why the foreign affairs minister is getting a security package at a cost of €200,000.

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Jul 14th 2020, 6:13 PM

# Rules

Government announces quarantine exemptions for major English sporting events

Manchester City are due to host Real Madrid in the Champions League in August.

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Jul 5th 2020, 9:46 AM

# Podcast

How does a government handover work? The Explainer podcast asks an insider

Is it a seamless process or can there be bumps in the road? We ask former government press secretary Feargal Purcell as the new government gets settled in.

7.6k

Jul 2nd 2020, 8:00 AM

# war is over

From 'unthinkable' to inevitable: How FF and FG learned to stop worrying and enter coalition

It was “unthinkable” a few generations ago, but the two old enemies have now entered government.

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Jun 27th 2020, 5:10 PM

# Government

'We can overcome the toughest challenges': Martin's speech to the Dáil after being elected Taoiseach

Martin said helping society and the economy to recover will be at the centre of everything the new government does.

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Jun 27th 2020, 1:38 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Do you support the draft programme for government?

The draft programme for government was agreed by Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and the Green Party on Monday.

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Jun 21st 2020, 1:37 PM

# Fast track

GAA set to advance their plans for return to play after Government announcement

A review of the GAA’s plans will take place over the weekend.

8.8k

Jun 19th 2020, 8:55 PM

# Support

Government to provide €70 million Covid-19 funding package for Irish sport

The FAI, the GAA and the IRFU will collectively receive up to €40million.

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Jun 19th 2020, 8:12 PM

# Opposition

McDonald accuses FG and FF of 'clinging to each other' to stay in power

It comes as Leo Varadkar, Micheal Martin and Eamon Ryan signed an agreement to form a coalition.

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Jun 15th 2020, 9:59 PM

# government formation

Agreed timeline for rotating Taoiseach will see Martin take reins until end of 2022

Micheál Martin will be Taoiseach for the first two years of the next government, before Leo Varadkar takes the top job again.

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Jun 15th 2020, 1:45 PM

# government formation

Leaders of Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party agree on draft programme for government

The programme will now have to be voted on by the parties’ members.

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Jun 15th 2020, 12:08 PM

# Open letter

Marcus Rashford pleads for Government rethink on free school meal vouchers

The Manchester United and England striker has written an emotional open letter to MPs calling for free meals to continue through the summer holidays.

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Jun 15th 2020, 8:49 AM

# Coronavirus

Pandemic Unemployment Payment to be extended for months, but reduced for part-timers

The Taoiseach made the announcement at midday today.

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Jun 4th 2020, 12:19 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Are you happy with how the government has been handling the Covid-19 crisis?

Ireland is due to move into Phase 2 of easing restrictions in the second week of June.

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May 28th 2020, 9:15 AM

# Podcast

The Explainer: 100 days after the election, what's happening with government formation?

Yep, we still don’t have a government yet… we take a look at what’s going on.

10.6k

May 21st 2020, 6:30 PM

# Coronavirus

'The less decisive the government is, the less sure we are': Irish in England react to change in restrictions

We spoke to men and women in the wake of the latest change in restrictions for the country.

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May 12th 2020, 6:10 AM

# future plans

Premier League receives go-ahead for imminent return

The British Government’s road map for exiting the lockdown imposed to limit the spread of coronavirus was published on Monday afternoon.

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May 11th 2020, 3:39 PM

# behind closed doors

World Rugby document says matches with large crowds unlikely before vaccine

Full-contact training will also present a major challenge for rugby teams.

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May 5th 2020, 9:43 AM

# Opinion Poll

Support for Fine Gael increases to 35% while Fianna Fáil is down four points, latest poll shows

Support for Sinn Féin now stands at 27%.

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May 3rd 2020, 5:50 PM

# future plans

Projected July return date for soccer and GAA

18 May, meanwhile, is when things will start to get back to normal.

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May 1st 2020, 9:34 PM

# Planning

IRFU exploring possibility of Ulster training in Dundalk if restrictions ease

The northern province could be set for a short-term move if the IRFU pursue the idea.

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Apr 23rd 2020, 7:12 PM

# dail questions

'Who is NPHET ultimately accountable to?': Taoiseach questioned on governance of decision-making

‘Elected office cannot be subservient even in this crisis,’ said Labour leader Alan Kelly.

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Apr 23rd 2020, 2:43 PM

Voices

Ireland will not forget its citizens abroad during this Covid-19 pandemic

Minister for the Diaspora Ciarán Cannon says Irish people living abroad must be helped feel part of a community.

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Apr 11th 2020, 3:00 PM

# State Exams

Education minister to give clarity on Leaving and Junior Cert exams in coming days

The National Public Health Emergency Team is due to meet on Friday.

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Apr 8th 2020, 1:33 PM

# Disgrace

Rooney says footballers have been made 'scapegoats' with 30% cut demands

Now with Derby in the Championship, the 34-year-old has criticised UK health secretary Matt Hancock.

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Apr 5th 2020, 10:41 AM

# restriction

Taoiseach clarifies that 2km limit just for exercise, and confirms takeaways will stay open

“No need to do all shopping or stockpile this morning,” the Taoiseach said.

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Mar 28th 2020, 11:56 AM

# travel advice

Irish people travelling abroad should return 'as soon as possible', Coveney advises

“We recommend that people who wish to do so make arrangements to return to Ireland as soon as possible,” Simon Coveney said.

50.3k

Mar 20th 2020, 6:50 PM