The Covid-19 breakouts show that the juggling act between public health and the health of the economy is reaching crisis point – it will boil over when schools reopen unless we get things under control now
State Department official warns Irish universities should remain vigilant against possible thieves among estimated 3,500 Chinese nationals studying here
John Hume was mercilessly attacked by commentators in the Republic when his secret talks with Gerry Adams became public - but in the background, confidential contacts were taking place between the British and Irish governments and the Republican movement as well
John Hume’s integrity and political prowess have stood the test of time, and many of his principles and techniques could be usefully followed by leaders in any arena
The Minister for Justice says her top three priorities are Garda reform, domestic violence and the modernisation of the sector’s IT services
€2 billion boost already provided to the health service for Covid-19 may not be enough
A plan to increase the age to 24 for Garda Diversion Programme will be considered by the Minister for Justice
Transport minister wants troubled semi-state, which includes Shannon Airport, to contribute to post-pandemic economy
Ireland is ranked first among EU countries in terms of penalties imposed as a percentage of GDP and per capita
Social housing project of 65 homes and apartments in Mulhuddart in Dublin won’t be completed until 2021
There is still work to be done, and we need a leader like Hume for the next phase of this island’s future
Tánaiste and Minister for Business promises new legislation for CCPC by February, but Labour leader is sceptical about time frame
The death of the peacemaker has drawn tributes not just from his friends but also from one-time political opponents, showing the esteem in which he was held
Junior minister Ossian Smyth’s comments come after his party colleague Neasa Hourigan resigns as chief whip over her controversial vote
The Irish Diaspora Loan Fund is being contacted by an increasing number of potential American investors in Ireland who have misgivings about the direction of the US
O’Dea hits out at Fine Gael on ‘bonkers’ pay rises and state car controversy. Green TD warns colleagues ‘we can’t have it all our own way on every issue'
Industry body says many members have no cashflow until late next year, and are competing against rivals abroad which have better state support
A briefing paper to Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has warned that the numbers of Irish people taking jobs with the EU is dwindling sharply
Poor communication within the coalition has been highlighted by the clumsy efforts to introduce, and then justify, the withdrawal of support payments from those taking a holiday abroad
A report on a door falling off a helicopter in May over the Phoenix Park revealed that the same helicopter had dropped another door over Co Kerry a decade ago