RTÉ remove programme with Irish naval employee in blackface – doesn't explain decision to broadcast

RTÉ has removed from its player an episode of Nationwide that featured a photograph of a naval employee in blackface at a fancy dress event.

HSE purchased €3.3m of unusable hand sanitiser in deal with hair loss shampoo company

The HSE awarded a Dublin businessman a €3.3 million contract for hand sanitiser that is unlawful to distribute on the Irish market.

The View from The Ditch: What Ireland got for supporting the US war machine

The View from The Ditch: What Ireland got in return for supporting the US war machine.

'No parties greater than six people': Merrion Hotel general manager, May 2021

The general manager of the Merrion Hotel understood that outdoor events of more than six people weren’t permitted this summer under government guidelines.

State board in charge of landlord-tenant disputes has paid Ansbacher-linked landlord €5.5 million rent

The state agency tasked with ruling on disputes between landlords and tenants has paid an Ansbacher-linked commercial landlord a minimum of €5.5 million in rent.

Paschal Donohoe was “very reluctant" to pay HSE boss more than €300,000. Now Paul Reid’s pay tops €426,000

Finance minister Paschal Donohoe had serious reservations about paying the HSE director general more than €300,000.

The View from The Ditch: This is how spin works

The tactic is simple: find whatever grey area, whatever piece of doubt you can, and embrace it. Here’s how it works.

The View from The Ditch: Katherine Zappone’s €400-a-day retreats and Noel Rock – from lobbied to lobbyist

We take a look at Katherine Zappone's €400-a-day retreats, as well as Noel Rock's journey from lobbied to lobbyist.

The View from The Ditch: 'If Taoiseach, I would assassinate scientists working on Belfast's nuclear programme' – Fine Gael councillor

In a 2012 blog post titled If Johnny Adair had a nuclear weapon, Fine Gael councillor Ted Leddy fantasised about a loyalist coup leading to former UDA paramilitary Johnny Adair being installed as “the new dictator of Northern Ireland”.

The Ditch investigates 'JobBridge 2.0': Tax defaulters, unpaid intern employers, dishwashing duties and firm that unfairly dismissed disabled employee

Tax defaulters, a company that advertises for unlawful unpaid internships, as well as a company that unfairly dismissed a disabled employee are among the beneficiaries of a government employment subsidy being described as "JobBridge 2.0".

The View from The Ditch: Zappone’s home on market for €750k and a win for indoor dining and 'mental health'

Ahead of her new and specially created two-year UN role, Katherine Zappone in early June put her Dublin home up for sale.

The View from The Ditch: Matt Barrett’s new pad; Des O’Malley’s legacy; Dublin funerals; Paschal's new adviser

This is the view. From the Ditch.