# timeline

This year

2023

# Omagh Bombing

Timeline: The long campaign for justice for families of the 1998 Omagh bomb victims

Today, NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said he intends to establish an independent statutory inquiry into the bombing.

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Feb 2nd 2023, 5:04 PM

# timeline

Explained: What you need to know about failed election declarations from Paschal Donohoe and SF

Fine Gael and Sinn Féin have consistently sniped one another over their failure to properly declare donations and expenses.

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Jan 27th 2023, 10:00 PM

Last year

2022

# tracker mortgages

Timeline: How the tracker mortgage scandal unfolded in Ireland

Bank of Ireland has been fined €100,520,000 by the Central Bank for its role in the controversy.

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Sep 29th 2022, 1:09 PM

# timeline

From resignations to Russian revelations - the timeline of a sorry 24 hours for Boris Johnson

The UK Prime Minister has been dealt the biggest blow of his premiership in the last 24 hours.

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Jul 6th 2022, 5:53 PM

# timeline

Timeline: What has happened in the first week of the Russian invasion of Ukraine?

The invasion of Ukraine, which began on 24 February, has completely changed European and world politics.

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Mar 3rd 2022, 4:39 PM

# Ukraine

Timeline: Months of tension ahead of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Here are some of the crucial moments from the last few months ahead of today’s invasion.

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Feb 24th 2022, 10:12 AM

# ukraine crisis

Timeline: Russia's tense stand-off with Ukraine

Here are some pivotal moments over the past few months that got us to this point.

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Feb 21st 2022, 9:30 PM

# timeline

Bloody Sunday: How day of violence unfolded

Two policemen had been murdered in the city three days before soldiers opened fire on civil rights demonstrators.

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Jan 29th 2022, 9:00 AM

# Djokovic

Timeline: How the Novak Djokovic Australia controversy unfolded over the past week

The world tennis number one is to be released from detention after winning his court battle.

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Jan 10th 2022, 2:08 PM

All time

# what to do next

Leaving Cert: Here's when all the CAO offers will be released – and when they must be accepted

Round one offers will be released next Tuesday.

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Sep 3rd 2021, 1:07 PM

# Controversy

The Zappone Saga: How the controversy played out in the past week, and why she had to quit

It started with one tweet a week ago – and ended with an extraordinary intervention by the Attorney General.

The saga began with a tweet last Tuesday and ended with Zappone's resignation

After a week of controversy, Zappone declined the role following news of a hotel gathering.

The outdoor party has drawn comparisons with last year's 'Golfgate' scandal, writes Céimin Burke.

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Aug 5th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Northern Ireland

From the ousting of Arlene, to Poots getting the boot - here's the timeline of events

It’s been a hell of a few weeks in Northern Ireland politics. Here’s a quick catch-up.

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Jun 18th 2021, 7:27 AM

# timeline

How events unfolded in Ballymurphy in August 1971

Ten people were fatally wounded in gunfire involving the British army in west Belfast over three days in August 1971.

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May 11th 2021, 8:36 AM

# timeline

Boris Johnson says he doesn't see an Irish border poll happening for 'a very, very long time'

The UK Prime Minister was speaking on a new BBC programme about the centenary of Northern Ireland.

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Apr 20th 2021, 11:52 AM

# timeline

The CervicalCheck controversy: How a vital cancer screening service is fighting to regain the trust of women

Cervical screening is a vitally important service for women in Ireland. But it’s been marred by flawed policies and deep mistrust.

The powerful, brave women who pushed for a higher standard of cervical screening programme

A look at the reports that examined the CervicalCheck programme, and found it clinically sound

Where are we now with the issue of liability, the court cases, and the screening programme itself?

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Feb 25th 2021, 1:18 AM

# article 16

Timeline: How the EU provoked anger in Ireland and the UK with plans for a hard border for vaccines

The proposal caused outcry on both sides of the Irish Sea.

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Feb 1st 2021, 6:05 PM

# strange happenings

Timeline: The appearances and disappearances of the mysterious monoliths around the world

A number of these tall, shiny, metal structures have popped up in various countries in recent weeks.

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Dec 13th 2020, 9:30 AM

# anatomy of a scandal

Timeline: GP contract negotiations, the draft deal and Leo Varadkar's actions

What happened with the draft deal in the spring of 2019?

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Oct 31st 2020, 10:40 PM

# timeline

'A young woman disappeared without a trace': What happened to Jo Jo Dullard?

Gardaí today confirmed they have upgraded their investigation into the disappearance of Josephine ‘Jo Jo’ Dullard to a murder inquiry.

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Oct 19th 2020, 11:51 AM

# 21 days later

Timeline: How Phil Hogan spent his time in Ireland and where he travelled to

The EU Commissioner has issued a statement about his movements during his time in Ireland.

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Aug 25th 2020, 3:17 PM

# another 72 hours

Timeline: Here's how Phil Hogan's statements about the Golfgate dinner have changed in the past three days

More information about Hogan’s movements has emerged over the weekend.

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Aug 24th 2020, 2:30 PM

# choices

Health Minister says random testing at airports is to be introduced

Stephen Donnelly refused to be drawn on the impending decision on whether to allow pubs to reopen.

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Aug 2nd 2020, 6:55 PM

# Coronavirus

Timeline: The key dates in Ireland's initial response to the global Covid-19 pandemic

We take a look at the events leading up to the decision to bring in Ireland’s first major coronavirus measures.

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Jun 13th 2020, 12:05 AM

# widespread protest

Timeline: How the death of George Floyd led to violent protests and a Trump threat to deploy the military

Here’s how events have escalated in the last eight days.

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Jun 2nd 2020, 3:53 PM

# the roadmap

Bertie Ahern on lifting lockdown: 'You will not carry the public if we drift into August'

The former taoiseach has outlined his thoughts on the government’s roadmap.

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May 31st 2020, 1:08 PM

# Time's up

The downfall of Harvey Weinstein: a timeline

Here’s how things played out for the movie mogul since allegations against him arose.

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Feb 24th 2020, 10:31 PM

# paul quinn

The 2007 killing of Paul Quinn: A timeline of the investigation and the political fallout

Today, Sinn Féin’s Conor Murphy apologised to Paul Quinn’s family for comments he made in 2007.

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Feb 5th 2020, 7:00 PM

# budget 2020

Budget 2020: What measures take effect from today and what comes into effect next year?

A carbon tax hike and levy on cigarettes kicks in today while other measures kick in next year.

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Oct 9th 2019, 12:05 AM

# how we got here

Timeline: How a phone call by Donald Trump turned into an impeachment inquiry

The impeachment story is complex and fast moving. We’ve broken down the key events.

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Sep 28th 2019, 8:45 AM

# Missing

The disappearance of Nóra Quoirin: A timeline

Nóra Quoirin has been missing since Sunday.

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Aug 8th 2019, 10:05 PM

# 2012-2019

National Broadband Plan: Ballooning costs, secret dinners and four ministers later, a timeline since 2012

The government has finally approved the National Broadband Plan.

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May 8th 2019, 9:45 PM

# timeline

Finance Minister accused of being 'kept in the dark' over children's hospital overspend ahead of Budget

Paschal Donohoe admitted it would have been ‘helpful’ to have been informed of the cost overruns as it developed.

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Feb 5th 2019, 8:55 PM

# timeline

The row over spiralling costs at National Children's Hospital is set to intensify this week

The hospital will cost €1.4 billion – that’s €450 million higher than the figure of €983 million approved by government in 2017.

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Jan 22nd 2019, 6:01 AM

Voices

Timeline: The Public Services Card saga

Last week the Data Protection Commissioner said it will not publish its report in full, following an investigation into the rollout of the cards – which experts claim breaches data protection laws.

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Jan 21st 2019, 7:00 AM

# Centenary

On this day 100 years ago, Irish women got the vote

We take a look at the important moments leading up to the momentous event.

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Dec 14th 2018, 8:00 PM

# Brexit Explained

Here's all you need to know about Brexit, and why it's important

Forget the summits, political statements, and promises – here’s what we actually know about Brexit.

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Sep 2nd 2018, 10:00 PM

# Yes or No

The country has voted in the Eighth Amendment referendum - Here's what to expect from the day

With all the votes cast, all that’s left is to count them.

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May 26th 2018, 7:00 AM

# Eighth Amendment

Pregnancy timeline: When does the heart, brain, and face form?

We don’t know where life begins – but here’s what we do know about what develops when during a pregnancy.

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May 8th 2018, 12:05 AM

# Centenary

On this day 100 years ago, Irish women got the vote

We take a look at the important moments leading up to the momentous event.

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Feb 6th 2018, 6:05 AM

# Hollywood

The Harvey Weinstein controversy: A timeline of the powerful producer's rapid downfall

Last Thursday, The New York Times published an investigation into years’ worth of assault allegations.

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Oct 11th 2017, 4:48 PM