Miriam Lord’s Week: Virus surge sees Cabinet isolated in Covid Castle
Elsewhere, we were doing time on Bernard’s watch, and saw some political engagement
Elsewhere, we were doing time on Bernard’s watch, and saw some political engagement
Much of what was eventually achieved in the State’s drugs policy the 1990s is now being reversed
Citywide campaign marks 25th anniversary of first ministerial report on drugs
Problems in care system remain nearly 10 years on from scathing report
Crime in Dublin’s inner city, a result of decades of neglect, has intensified under lockdown
Former attorney general involved in some of the most important cases of 1990s
Big-spend items include social welfare, health, jobs and housing
Child and Family Agency says pandemic had noticeable impact on ability to visit children at home
Man jailed for 20 years for raping and sexually abusing sister and seven daughters
Pat Rabbitte asserts ‘we will live to regret’ suggested move to downgrade department
This novel alliance could take some getting used to. Here’s how it could succeed
The broadcaster, who retired on Friday, looks back on his career high and low points
Government’s flagship communications policy seven years in the making
Pat Rabbitte hit out at ‘significant delays in reporting and provision of footage to Tusla’
Judge highlights concerns over lack of communication about issues such as self-harm
In 2016, 736 people in Ireland died from drugs – the fourth highest figure in Europe
Government urged not to take powers away from community and voluntary sectors
New group formed by Paul Murphy joins crowded space on Ireland’s political left
Recruitment of staff continues to be particularly problematic, due to a shortage of appropriately qualified social workers
Government must face new realities when replacing TV licence with broadcasting charge
Q&A: It’s hard to see the ‘device independent broadcasting charge’ being anything other than a household fee
Eir’s low-cost approach to plan ruled out by Government as ‘an inferior product’
Taoiseach reckons if you can’t get Opposition to support the plan, then make them own it
Allowing Eir remove 300,000 homes from plan increased costs, says Richard Bruton
Child welfare consultant Kieran McGrath warns issue ‘cannot be ignored’
Seven years in the making, Government’s flagship communications policy
New wave of Irish Sea developers hope generate and sell power by 2025
Government can step in and take over if contractor fails to deliver, says Varadkar
Caveat: A new book exposes rough treatment of whistleblowers in Irish financial services
Scouting Ireland and Tusla representatives invited to appear at Oireachtas Committee
Organisation will meet with Tusla to address concerns over child protection standards
Child and Family Agency must be more transparent, Pat Rabbitte will tell committee
Recognition of professional qualifications ‘poses a particular challenge’, says Zappone
ESB and Belgian group Parkwind planning wind farm that could supply electricity to 280,000 homes
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices