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FF-FG framework doc for the next government is out, here's what's in it

Updated 15 Apr 2020

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Pay cuts for politicians not ruled out by minister

15 Apr 2020

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wage subsidy

Changes to subsidy scheme: State will now pay up to 85% of wages for lower income workers

15 Apr 2020

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government formation

Leo and Micheál agree to enter government with 'full and equal partnership' between two parties

14 Apr 2020

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Coronavirus

Mary Lou McDonald confirms she has tested positive for Covid-19

Updated 14 Apr 2020

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Covid-19

'No scientific evidence to substantiate 5G theories': Eamonn Holmes clarifies controversial comments

14 Apr 2020

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Covid-19

Mobile and broadband capacity ramps up to deal with sharp surge in voice and data traffic

10 Apr 2020

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Grand coalition

Framework document for new FF-FG government to be signed-off tomorrow

9 Apr 2020

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Leinster House

Martin says country 'not where it would like to be' in terms of testing volume and turnaround times

9 Apr 2020

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Wages

People on pandemic payment 'not classified as unemployed' but rate would be 16.5% if they were, says CSO

Updated 9 Apr 2020

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Easter weekend

80% fall in visitors to Coillte forests, as public told to avoid scenic sites outside their zone

9 Apr 2020

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Liquidity

€1bn worth of supports announced for businesses, with a push to get companies to sell online

8 Apr 2020

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State Exams

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

8 Apr 2020

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Wages

19,000 people close pandemic payment due to claiming it 'in error'

8 Apr 2020

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Intensive care

New ethical guidelines for medical staff say 'stringent restrictions on ICU admission' are needed during the pandemic

7 Apr 2020

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Older People

Elderly and vulnerable reach out as helplines receive 8,000 calls for assistance

7 Apr 2020

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Irish Abroad

Financial assistance available for Irish citizens struggling to afford commercial flights home, says Coveney

7 Apr 2020

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government formation

Kelly ‘doesn’t believe’ Labour will enter coalition, but Tánaiste says framework doc might change their response

7 Apr 2020

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Leinster House

Dáil to sit in Convention Centre for Taoiseach election vote

6 Apr 2020

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Coronavirus

Taoiseach says there are risks to lifting restrictions too soon and county-by-county

6 Apr 2020

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Leadership Battle

Alan Kelly says forming a government is 'up to other parties' after winning Labour leadership race

Updated 4 Apr 2020

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Wages

'Anomalies have arisen': Donohoe admits 'gap' in wage subsidy scheme for low paid workers

3 Apr 2020

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shine a light

Public urged to 'shine a light' in their windows on Easter Saturday for the sick and frontline workers

3 Apr 2020

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Coronavirus

Leo Varadkar: Decision will be made next week on possible restrictions after 12 April

Updated 2 Apr 2020

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Covid-19

Almost 100 staff and residents in one nursing home test positive for Covid-19, Dáil hears

2 Apr 2020

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get involved

Want to help? Volunteer service and website for offers of assistance launched today

2 Apr 2020

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seanad election

Lynn Ruane, David Norris and Michael McDowell to return to the Seanad

2 Apr 2020

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Leinster House

Dáil sitting prompts State’s top civil servant to remind TDs of Covid-19 guidelines

1 Apr 2020

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Upper House

Sinn Féin MEP Lynn Boylan and Independent Rónán Mullen elected to the Seanad

Updated 1 Apr 2020

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Coronavirus

Over-70s must stay at home even if they are fit and active, says government official

1 Apr 2020

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new taoiseach vote

Plans underway for Dáil to sit in Convention Centre or Dublin Castle for Taoiseach election vote

31 Mar 2020

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Leinster House

Dáil to sit on Thursday, but Labour TDs will stay at home to support the 'national effort'

31 Mar 2020

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Seanad

Three former TDs elected to the Seanad as counting continues

Updated 31 Mar 2020

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Upper House

Counting in Seanad election to begin today - but access to count venue will be restricted

30 Mar 2020

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Coronavirus

Minister: 'There's a special place in hell for those that try to make a quick buck in a global pandemic'

28 Mar 2020

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Coronavirus

New Covid-19 measures in Northern Ireland prohibiting people leaving their home kick in tonight

28 Mar 2020

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Older People

Harris doesn't like the word 'cocooning', but he says it's being done to keep those over 70 safe and well

28 Mar 2020

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Shopping

Contactless payment limit will increase to €50 next week, as cash transactions drop by 20%

28 Mar 2020

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Coronavirus

'Many people will now get paid': Emergency Covid-19 legislation signed into law by President Higgins

Updated 27 Mar 2020

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Coronavirus

Emergency Covid-19 legislation passed by reduced number of TDs in Dáil

Updated 26 Mar 2020

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