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Restaurants Association of Ireland chief executive Adrian Cummins says business opportunities have been missed. Photograph: Cyril Byrne

Fine Gael senator says guidelines not law breached at Zappone event

Mark Hilliard
23:03

Hospitality sector did not know 200 people could gather outdoors in social settings until AG confirmed

Healy-Raes decline to comment on video of alleged Covid-19 breaches in Kerry pub

Kerry TDs Danny and Michael Healy-Rae have declined to comment on a video and photograph that emerged online. Photograph: Alan Betson

Anne Lucey
21:18

Son of Danny Healy-Rae says family looking into circumstances of clips posted online

Government to review how envoys appointed after Zappone controversy

Simon Coveney and Katherine Zappone were colleagues in the Fine Gael-led government in 2016. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins

Cormac McQuinn
18:22

Junior minister says he does not know if another candidate will be sought for position

Call for roadmap for reopening arts as sector is in ‘the danger zone’

Angela Dorgan, chairwoman of the National Campaign for the Arts: ‘There’s great frustration when we see other sectors getting back to life.’ Photograph: Cyril Byrne

Cormac McQuinn
16:18

Minister inquires if Covid Digital Certificate could help reopen live entertainment

Government under pressure to clarify open-air gatherings guidelines after Zappone controversy

Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. Photograph: Julien Behal Photography/PA Wire

Jack Horgan-Jones
01:00

Up to 200 permitted under regulations, Government says Attorney General advised

Up to 200 people allowed at ‘organised’ gatherings, says Government amid Zappone controversy

File photograph from 2017 of then minister for children Dr Katherine Zappone and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar. Photograph: Gareth Chaney Collins

Jack Horgan-Jones
22:35

Varadkar confirms he was one of those who attended outdoor hotel event hosted by ex-minister

People Before Profit proposes Bill to guarantee air quality in workplaces

PBP TD Paul Murphy said the Bill sought to follow an example set by Belgium to set minimum standards for air quality. Photograph: Gareth Chaney/Collins Photos Dublin

Jack Power
18:53

Lack of laws around ventilation standards during pandemic ‘crazy’, says Paul Murphy

Inside Politics

Dáil and Seanad to go on summer break after today. Photograph: Alan Betson

Updated: School’s out for Dáil and Seanad as Delta cloud hangs over country

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How did anyone know Zappone gathering complied with the rules?

How did anyone know Zappone gathering complied with the rules?

Cormac McQuinn

Q&A: AG has clarified legal situation but the guidelines seem to contain contradictions

Events of last fortnight have dealt sizeable blow to the Coalition’s credibility

Events of last fortnight have dealt sizeable blow to the Coalition’s credibility

Jennifer Bray

The Government went into fire-fighting mode in relation to an event organised by Zappone in the Merrion Hotel

Q&A: What guidelines were in place at time of Zappone gathering?

Q&A: What guidelines were in place at time of Zappone gathering?

Cormac McQuinn

Controversy erupts over outdoor event for about 50 people at Merrion Hotel

Ripple effect from Zappone appointment unsettling Coalition

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Jack Horgan-Jones

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Oireachtas

Minister will propose vacant property tax if there is ‘solid basis’ in data

Marie O'Halloran
21:22

Seanad debates and passes Bill that taxes homes built since 2013 for the first time

Surge ICU capacity being built up to handle ‘roaring’ growth in Covid-19 cases

Marie O'Halloran
19:02

Stephen Donnelly compares possible coronavirus death toll to War of Independence

Oireachtas broadcast ‘casual staff’ lose jobs every summer

Marie O'Halloran
14:23

‘Not good enough’ for State employer to treat people in ‘insignificant manner’, says Doherty

Bill passed giving new housing quango powers to develop State lands

Marie O'Halloran
21:16

Senators argue that legislation will strip councillors of key role

Dáil told compulsory purchase of maternity hospital site remains an option

Marie O'Halloran
16:16

Tánaiste calls for ‘open minds’ on ‘best option’ for ownership of site for new hospital

Unvaccinated at ‘more risk than ever since pandemic began’ – Varadkar

Marie O'Halloran
14:59

Young people should minimise social contacts over next few weeks, says Tánaiste

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