Thousands of artists to get €325 per week under new Basic Income scheme The Basic Income for the Arts pilot scheme will be available to 2,000 musicians, artist and other creatives over a three year period Dublin Live · Apr 5, 2022
Irish premier backs EU ban on coal and oil imports from Russia Micheal Martin said the European Union must keep adding pressure on Moscow. The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022
Rise in inflation will impact Ireland for years to come, Tanaiste says Leo Varadkar said the cost of living pressures stem from an international crisis. The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022
Irish Government pushes for tougher sanctions against Russia Micheal Martin said ‘nothing can be ruled out’ in the response to the ‘appalling and barbaric’ crimes committed by Russian troops in Ukraine. The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2022
Suspected Russian spies set to leave Ireland after being ordered out amid security concerns A source confirmed to the Irish Mirror the four officials who were working out of the Russian Embassy in Dublin would be leaving Ireland on Sunday Irish Mirror · Apr 3, 2022
Government considering mandatory time-of-day pricing for electricity as prices skyrocket The move could see people switching on appliances in the evening to save money when power would be cheaper Dublin Live · Apr 1, 2022
Irish households could be washing clothes and dishes at night if mandatory 'time-of-day' pricing comes in Households could opt out if they still wanted to use lots of electricity during the day - but it would be more expensive Irish Mirror · Mar 31, 2022
'No limit' to number of Ukrainian refugees Ireland takes in despite accommodation concerns Taoiseach Micheal Martin praised the extraordinary response from the Irish public on assisting people fleeing the war in Ukraine. Irish Mirror · Mar 31, 2022
Covid Ireland: One county reporting highest-ever infection rates in schools amid further calls for mask return As of 8:00 am on Wednesday, 1,610 Covid-19 patients were hospitalised, of whom 49 were in ICU Irish Mirror · Mar 31, 2022
Ukrainian refugee crisis will cost Ireland from next year, Taoiseach warns An estimated 14,611 Ukrainians have arrived in Ireland since the Russian invasion began on February 24 The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022
Suspected Russian spies ordered to leave Ireland over 'extreme concerns' The source said: “The Government became extremely concerned about spying activities and decided to act.” Dublin Live · Mar 30, 2022
Suspected Russian spies ordered to leave Ireland amid 'extreme concerns' about security The source said: “The Government became extremely concerned about spying activities and decided to act.” Irish Mirror · Mar 29, 2022
Belgium Expels 21 Russians amid Similar Moves Elsewhere in EU Belgium has expelled 21 Russian diplomats for alleged spying and posing threats to security, the foreign affairs minister told lawmakers, amid similar moves by fellow EU members the Netherlands, Ireland and the Czech Republic. Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin said it was not possible to coordinate such moves among all… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 29, 2022
Four officials at Russian Embassy told to leave Ireland The Government said their activities had not been in accordance with international standards of diplomatic behaviour. The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022
Dublin Live · Mar 29, 2022 Four Russian officials asked to leave Ireland following security advice “Four senior officials of the Russian embassy have been asked to leave the State because their activities are not in accordance with international standards of diplomatic behaviour”
Irish Mirror · Mar 29, 2022 Four senior Russian officials asked to leave Ireland as Taoiseach issues security update Micheal Martin said the Government has made the move following security advice and a meeting with the State’s national security team
The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022 UK Government should honour commitment over Irish language: Taoiseach Micheal Martin said respect for the Stormont institutions had been weakened through collapses of the Executive.
Irish Mirror · Mar 29, 2022 Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Stephen Donnelly update on Covid amid calls for new restrictions Speaking on his way into government buildings on Tuesday, he urged people to continue following public protocol and asked those who are yet to receive their booster vaccine to do so
Irish Mirror · Mar 26, 2022 Is Ukraine unhappy with Ireland over Russia invasion? Latest update after President Zelensky's two words spark concern The Taoiseach is currently in Brussels attending an EU leaders summit about the invasion.
Irish Mirror · Mar 25, 2022 Tony Holohan praised for 'outstanding service' as he steps down as CMO after two decades Dr Holohan, who has been CMO at the Department of Health since 2008, is stepping down to take up a new job as Professor of Public Health Strategy and Leadership at Trinity College Dublin from July
Dublin Live · Mar 25, 2022 Dr Tony Holohan to step down as Chief Medical Officer Dr Holohan, who led the country through the Covid-19 pandemic, will be taking up a new position at Trinity College
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022 Taoiseach challenges reports Zelensky criticised Ireland over Ukraine support During speech to European leaders, Ukrainian president suggests Ireland ‘almost’ there
The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022 Taoiseach plays down suggestions Zelensky criticised Irish support for Ukraine Micheal Martin said he ‘wouldn’t have taken the same slant as some may be taking from’ the Ukrainian president’s comments
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022 Crowds protest outside Russian Embassy to mark one month since Ukraine invasion The embassy has become the focal point for Irish anger over the war raged by Vladimir Putin.
The Independent UK · Mar 24, 2022 Ireland backs further Russia sanctions – Taoiseach European leaders and US president Joe Biden gathered in Brussels on Thursday for discussions on the latest response to the war in Ukraine.