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Debra Ireland have today launched a campaign to support families across Cork affected by Epidermolysis bullose.

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An Bord Pleanala has come under fire by residents Leeside opposed to the Cork Ringaskiddy motorway.

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A radiotherapy service will now be available at the Bons Secours Hospital in Cork.

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Residents in the Lough say revised plans for high rise student accommodation in the area have ignored issues raised by the community.

Up to 50 surgeries at the orthopaedic clinic have been cancelled since May

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That's according to the Governor of the Central Bank says he thinks the majority could be repaid in December

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The Committee of Social Rights has ruled that the state violates those of the tenants

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The issue of pay for Defence Force Members is to be highlighted once again in a protest march outside the Dail.

There's been another boost on the jobs front in Cork.

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The manhunt is underway following a number of incidents in Tallaght

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The Central Bank says it is its job is to ensure that all customers affected are compensated

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That's according to Minister Simon Coveney who says he's determined to make it happen

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The banks will be forced to explain themselves to Pashcal Donohoe

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A number of homes and businesses are waiting to be reconnected since the last week's storms.

Gardai and the Health and Safety Authority have launched separate investigations

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Cork was battered by severe winds and torrential rain this week causing hazardous conditions on the roads

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Over 100,000 homes were knocked off the power grid in the aftermath of Storm Ophelia

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A young couple in their 20's and their 18 month old girl are homeless since Monday

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The Council says they have crews out all weekend cleaning up

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ESB crews have been up since dawn as part of their restoration operation

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it comes as Storm Brian passes over the country.

Crews were on the ground until 10 o'clock last night before being stood down on safety grounds due to Storm Brian

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High tide hit Cork around tea-time and warnings had been issued for possible flooding in low-lying streets

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The storm has brought heavy rain and strong winds right across the city and county

The HSE say they are working with key agencies across Cork in the wake of Storm Brian.

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The ESB is warning that the Status Orange wind alert in operation for Cork from 10 o'clock tonight until tomorrow will hamper restoration efforts.

It's a highly anticipated Final clash of Blackrock and Imokilly on Sunday in the Senior Hurling Championship decider.

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The ESB's restoration operation is continuing in earnest with engineers working in difficult conditions since Ophelia hit on Monday.

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City Council is advising motorists that spot flooding is to be expected today and tomorrow.

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The occupants of Bantry, Clonakilty, Youghal and Midleton are being urged to be prepared for possible flooding as Storm Brian hits Cork.

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Homeless advocates say there's no emergency plan for rough sleepers during storm Brian.

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Ibrahim Halawa is free.

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Industrial action at Irish Rail could be back on the cards, after last night's collapse of talks at the WRC.

Cork's tech sector has the potential to double its workforce.

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A yellow weather warning is in place from 9 o'clock this morning with heavy rainfall expected right across the city and county. 

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There was high winds in many areas of Cork overnight however Gardaí in the city and county say there was no overnight damage on roads.

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It comes as Storm Brian takes hold this evening

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The ESB are continuing their efforts to restore the power to affected areas

The incident occurred in north Cork yesterday evening

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Residents at Morrissons Island, South Terrace and Wandsford Quay are being advised to take usual precautions

Cork has been badly hit with outages following Storm Ophelia

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The Defence Minister made the announcement ahead of Storm Brian

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The public is being asked to continue to check on vulnerable neighbours in Cork as Storm Brian looms.

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The OPW and Save Cork City group have been told to reach agreement on the flood defences for the city or risk losing the Government funding.

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Irish Rail and unions representing workers head back to the WRC this morning.

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It looks like there could be six possible options for changing our abortion laws.

Met Éireann has issued two separate weather warnings as the country prepares for another storm.

Eir says Cork is the county with the highest number of their customers without  broadband, telephone and mobile service as a result of Storm Ophelia.

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ESB networks say they won't stop working despite the rainfall warning in place in Cork today. 

The City Council are warning of possible flooding at Morrisons Island, South Terrace And Wandesford Quay on Friday due to a combination of high tides and Storm Brian.

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Despite the best efforts of ESB crews - thousands are still without power across Cork.

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The ESB say fatigue is becoming a concern for crews that have been working long hours since Storm Ophelia struck Cork on Monday.

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The concerns over weakend trees has been echoed by the senior county engineer in the roads department.

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Extra ESB crews have been drafted in from around the country to Cork along with the defence forces as 56,000 customers remain off the power grid this afternoon

Gardai are appealing for witnesses to a hit and run incident in Cobh yesterday evening.

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Cork's flood relief scheme is to be discussed at Leinster House this lunchtime by the Heritage & Gaeltacht Committee.

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Repair crews are racing against the clock to restore power and water supplies as Storm Brian looms

Irish Rail and the NBRU are to go back to the talks table over pay.

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The Director General of the HSE says he's cautiously optimistic that more children are getting the HPV vaccine this year.

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Up to 50 crews are still involved in the clean up operation across the county - as after clearing fallen trees - they are now dealing with debris such as twigs and leaves on roads.

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Repair crews are racing against the clock to restore power and water supplies before another storm hits this weekend.

The banks are being accused of collusion in forcing people off their trackers.

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A controlled explosion of school lab supplies has taken place in Dublin's St Stephen's Green this morning.

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The acting Lord Mayor says there's more trees down in the city than had been anticipated.

Cork Kerry Community Healthcare say the majority of their services have returned to normal.

Eir says the number of customers without broadband, telephone and mobile service as a result of the Storm has reduced to 110,000.

The County Council are currently examining the impact of Storm Opehlia on over 1,000 km of coastline across Cork.

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The army is to be drafted in to help with recovery efforts Leeside following Storm Ophelia. 

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As the clean up from Storm Ophelia continues - we could be facing another weather system this weekend.

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The Taoiseach says people who needlessly put themselves in danger during storms should be prosecuted.

The HSE say the majority of services in Cork Hospitals will return to normal tomorrow.

The county council say only six regional roads remain blocked by fallen trees this evening.

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Cork County Council have confirmed to RedFM News that water supplies have been restored this afternoon in Kinsale, Bandon and Charleville this evening.

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Minister for Local Government Eoghan Murphy is in Cork this evening to visit some of the sites worst affected by Storm Ophelia.

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service has appealed for donors across Cork to donate as stocks are running low following Storm Ophelia.

Outpatient appointments at acute hospitals in the South/South West Hospital group will be fully provided today with a small number of exceptions.

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Centre Park Road remains one of the worst hit areas in the city in the aftermath of Storm Ophelia after 30 trees fell.

10 offices are unable to provide a normal service today due to power and technical outages caused by the storm

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70,000 remain off the power grid across Cork

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51,000 Eir customers across Cork are without broadband, telephone and mobile phone services as a result of Storm Ophelia.

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All national roads in the county have been cleared of fallen trees and debris along with the vast bulk of regional roads.

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Cork City Council's Crisis Management Team is currently meeting at the Local Co-Ordination Centre after which a formal update will be issued.

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Kinsale is one of the worst hit areas in Cork with thousands without power.

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The Acting County Engineer says Kinsale, Cobh, Youghal and Charleville have all been placed on a priority list for the restoration of power and water.

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Cork City Council's Crisis Management Team is currently meeting at the Local Co-Ordination Centre

She was killed during Storm Ophelia after a tree fell on her car in Waterford 

Some elective surgeries will be cancelled today due to to the fallout from the storm

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Council teams have been working overnight to clear debris on a number of routes

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At peak during Storm Ophelia the number off the power grid was nearly double that of Storm Darwin

All you need to know on air, bus and rail travel in Cork this morning in the aftermath of Storm Ophelia.

The following is a full list of road closures:

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All routes were cancelled in response to Storm Ophelia today

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That's the message from Gardai in Cork who are urging the public to stay indoors and be safe

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The Cork City Council crisis management team are reminding the public that wind speeds remain significant

It's after a significant day of cancellations and delays to flights

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Storm Ophelia continues to batter the country with severe winds

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Track maintenance crews are currently clearing trees and branches from the lines

The Department of Education has confirmed the closure

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Its making it's way across the country

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Homes in Ballincollig, Bishopstown, Glanmire, Douglas, Mayfield, Fairhill, Togher, & Dennehys Cross are facing outages

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It follows reports of people on piers, walkways and beaches

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They're providing emergency accommodation for anyone in need of shelter in storm Ophelia

It's continuing to track across the country

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Cork City Council say the high tide passed at 12 noon reducing the risk of flooding

The HSE are issuing a reminder to outpatients

Bus Eireann have confirmed to RedFM News that services are expected to resume at 5am tomorrow

Gardai are investigating an incident outside Aglish Villiage in West Waterford

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The ESB have advised RedFM News that they expect more power outages

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The Hospital Emergency Department will remain open

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Fastnet Lighthouse says gusts of 91 knots struck it's base at a quarter past 10 this morning

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People are advised not to go out today

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Most businesses have closed their doors today

Buses are off the roads until at least 2 o'clock this afternoon

Affected passengers have been contacted directly

Employees who are unsure are advised to contact their line manager

The cancellations come due to the severe weather conditions

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Emergency teams on standby

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Red Weather Alert is in force for the entire country as hurricane force winds are expected to hit every county

We'll have the latest developments on the most powerful storm to hit Ireland in 50 years here.

The National Emergency Coordination Centre has been open and staffed since 6am this morning to monitor developments across the country.

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A severe weather warning is in place Leeside

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The former hurler made the announcement on Twitter

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The Department of Education is urging schools to consider closing

Merchants Quay shopping centre is to upgrade it's shopping malls to meet modern retail standards

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It's due to the ongoing staffing crisis

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We're being urged to prepare for the tail end of Hurricane Ophelia which is due to hit tomorrow morning

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Fianna Fail has closed the gap opened up by Fine Gael last month

The incident occurred in Dublin in the early hours of this morning

The Taoiseach made the announcement yesterday having given the go ahead for the project

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That's according to Focus Ireland who says it's unacceptable and wronG

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Michael Martin wants the Ministers for Finance, Housing and Children to report to the Dail amid the homeless crisis

A team of archaeologists have been examining the former Good Shepherd site at Sunday's Well over the last few months

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Many Cork businesses took part in the event  at Cork's City Gaol in a bid to raise €500,000 for the charity

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They're calling on the government to reverse their decision to increase stamp duty on farmland

An 18-year-old man sustained an apparent gunshot wound to his leg shortly before 10pm at Darndale Park.

Over 100 business people will take part in Focus Ireland's Shine a Light Night campaign this evening.

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The Cabinet has been briefed on the worst-case scenario effects of a hard brexit.

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Credit Union customers are being reassured about their money as another branch is being wound down.

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The Cabinet is being briefed on the cost and commitment needed to build a National Health Service in Ireland akin to Britain's NHS.

Gardai in Macroom have again appealed for help in locating missing man Ferenc Laszlo.

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A Cork TD says the Government can no longer be trusted to deliver on mental health services following Budget 2018.

A new project to enhance tourism in Dursey Island has passed the first phase of Fáilte Irelands Grant Scheme for Large Tourism Projects.

The Board of Charleville Credit Union has stated that in their view the liquidation of the facility is entirely uncessessary.

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It's been an eventful trip to Cork for the Taoiseach who has made a number of key announcements.

It's after Met Éireann issued a Status Yellow Weather Warning.

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The Taoiseach announced that the highly anticipated M20 Cork-Limerick motorway would be included in the soon to be announced Capital Plan. 

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The North Cork financial institution has more than 12,000 members.

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The Taoiseach has confirmed at a breakfast briefing in the city this morning that the Cork -Limerick M20 motorway has gone to planning stage. 

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The Office of Public Works says efforts will be made to keep disruption to city centre trade to a minimum when the flood relief works get underway.

Over 300 students have been offered new third level places after their leaving cert results were rechecked.

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The provision of step down facilities and transitional beds in Cork are essential in order to ease the overcrowding crisis.

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A national food hub is set to be based in Cork.

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A Cork homeless charity says it's vital that the long-term homeless are prioritised for any new social housing coming on stream.

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A Cork GP has slammed the Government for failing to ring fence funding for the Sláintecare health reform plan in Budget 2018.

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The law on Data Centres may change to speed up the planning process.

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The Office of Public Works says the cost of a proposed tidal barrier for Cork as part of flood relief plans proposed by the Save Cork City Group looks set to hit the €165 million mark.

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Marks and Spencer is blaming the cost of doing business in Ireland for an up to 40 percent price difference on Christmas food.

Permanent TSB is to move out of North Main Street in December.

63 people are lying on trollies in the overcrowded emergency departments at Cork University and Mercy University Hospitals today.

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A Status Yellow weather warning is in operation for Cork for the next four days

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People affected by the Tracker Mortgage scandal are calling for political pressure on the banks, over the slow pace of compensation.

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A Cork father whose wife and daughter were killed in a road crash involving an unaccompanied learner driver believes more lives are being lost due to the Government's failure to enact legislation

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A Cork schools 'ghost video' has ranked up over 6 million views on social media.

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The Office of Public Works has issued a response to the report by civil engineers HR Wallingford commissioned by the Save Cork City group on the city's flood relief Scheme.

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A Cork nutritionist says the new sugar tax on fizzy drinks is a step in the right direction, but it will not solve the increasing obesity crisis.

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The Irish Council for Civil Liberties has held a conference to discuss the controversial card

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Significant over-crowding is currently being experienced in the emergency departments at two Cork hospitals. 

Concern has been expressed about the level of decay one of Cork's most iconic landmarks. 

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Many hoteliers in Cork have welcomed welcomed two budgetary measures.

Irish children are the 8th most overweight in Europe, and 58th in the world, according to a new study.

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Budget 2018 has been heavily criticised by opposition who accused the Government of failing abysmally in providing for housing and health.

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The Minister for finance also announced that an additional 800 Gardai are to be recruited next year.

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Budget 2018 has been delivered to the Dail by Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe

Budget 2018 is being unveiled at 1pm and all the main details will be unveiled here as they're announced.

It impacted its' network and SuperValu, Centra and Daybreak stores

Railings on Union Quay and George’s Quay had to be strengthened

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Today's budget is likely to see USC rates lowered and small changes to income tax band

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The annual Garda Memorial event will take place at Dublin Castle around lunchtime

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That's according to Age Action Ireland who say a change made to the eligibility criteria for the contributory pension in 2012, has hit women the hardest

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WOW Air's new service via Reykjavík launched this morning and the airline says ticket sales are strong

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The executive says up to 20 machines were quickly isolated from networks -  before it spread - with the machines replaced and the systems put back online

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A decision has been defered four times by the board who cited a number of issues with the waste facility

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That's according to figures from the 2016 Census which shows Cork has the second highest number of vacant properties in the country

The discovery of the one metre long South American Coypu on the banks of the Rive Lee, has been described as a "serious issue"

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That's according to an Interagency Steering Group who have organised this year LGBT Awareness week with the theme-  "Cork - A republic of equals"

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The event will see different events and workshops take place all across the city, as this year's theme is "Cork - A republic of equals"

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A peaceful protest was mounted yesterday by the Save The Lough From High Rise group, who have raised a number of concerns in relation to the development

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It comes following the introduction of the Tenancy Protection Service in Cork

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The 39-year-old has been sworn in at the Elysee Palace in Paris, taking over from Francois Hollande

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The calls come in light of a major global hacking attack

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The party has retained a narrow lead over Fianna Fáil

The company provides online security and was named in the first ever Forbes list of best 100 cloud companies in the world

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Louise O'Keeffe was abused at the hands of her former school principal and says other young survivors of her abuser were not protected

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Major buisnesses and corporations are being targeted by the threat which targets files and demands that a payment be made in order to unlock them

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The NBRU ballot result won't be released until next week

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The organisation says prostitution Leeside is still a problem 

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The Senate Intelligence Committee had hoped to hear from James Comey in a closed session

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Corporations and institutions in at least 74 countries - including the UK, Russia, Spain and Portugal - have been affected by the ransomware

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Residents in the area have raised a number of concerns in relation to the project

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Residents in the area have strongly voiced their objection to the proposed block of high rise student accommodation which they say will negatively impact all users of the Lough

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Norwegian Air are planning to use Boeing's 737 Max aircraft for it's transatlantic flights Leeside, however the airline may have to use an alternative aircraft due to engine difficulties with the new aircraft

It's after the row over pay and conditions brought the service to a halt for 21 days earlier this year

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35 year old Daniel Kelly, who is better known as Danny, failed to turn up to work at Gamestop on Tuesday morning

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French authorities want him to face trial in France for the alleged murder of Sophie Touscan du Plantier

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Dr Kevin Kelleher told the Oireachtas Health Committee yesterday - there's an issue with a low uptake of vaccines amongst nurses in particular

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His former teacher Leo Hickey was this week sentenced to three years in prison, with the final two suspended

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The out half is the first rugby player to be bestowed the honour, awarded for his contribution to the game for Munster and Ireland over the past 20 years

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The alarm was raised when 35 year od Daniel Kelly, who is better known as Danny, failed to turn up to work on Tuesday morning. 

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CIT'S Rubicon Centre is celebrating it's 10th anniversary today

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Women's rights groups are opposed to the granting of ownership of the National Maternity Hospital to the Sisters of Charity

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The courtyard of the Louvre in Paris has been evacuated due to concerns about a possible terror threat

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The head of the Garda analysis service has written to Noirín O'Sullivan saying he wasn't given a copy of Ireland's homicide figures before they were presented to the Policing Authority

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A lobby group opposed to the proposed new Ringaskiddy M28 motorway claims that objections submitted by residents to the plan were not considered

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The body of the Lithuanian fisherman was discovered on a trawler in Bantry

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It's emerged that eight local authorities across the country last year failed to spend a total of over 1.2 million euro that had been earmarked for the community

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It's after Fianna Fáil's Justice Spokesperson Jim O'Callaghan said his party believes the "best option" for Noirin O'Sullivan is to resign.

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Residents objecting to the proposed M28 Ringaskiddy motorway are to outline their opposition to the proposed route at a public meeting

The body of a man has been found on board a trawler in Bantry

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Noirin O'Sullivan says an audit must be completed as well as an investigation by an assistant commissioner

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The Darkness into Light Walk now in it's ninth year is in aid of Pieta House who provide free services to people in distress or who self-harm

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That's according to Cork City Councillor Marion O'Sullivan who's urging women to stand up against the Sister's of Charity's proposed ownership of the new National Maternity Hospital

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Noirín O'Sullivan says the problems go back as much as forty years and that so far paper trails have not been uncovered

Three applications were received from prospective patrons to operate the eight classroom school, to cater for the growing number of pupils at primary level in the area

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It comes as inaugural flights to several new destinations such as Newquay, Zurich and Reykjavik are beginning this month.

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The Cork mum is demanding a meeting with Health Minister Simon Harris - over access to medicinal cannabis for her daughter Ava who has a rare form of epilepsy

That's according to the Society of the Irish Motor Industry who say the number of new cars purchased Leeside has dropped by 25%, when compared to the same period last year

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It's after the latest figures from the National Cancer Registry show that 130 people die each year from cancer caused by HPV

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Enterprise Ireland have warned Cork business leaders to prepare for the biggest challenge in 50 years as Britain gears up for a hard Brexit

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Cork Simon is urging the Government to introduce short-term measures to ease pressure on the housing market as they struggle to cope with the numbers seeking their help

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Simon Harris has insisted the current model for the facility will give it complete autonomy and independence from its religious owners

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Cork Counselling Services have raised concerns that as a result some young people will not be able to avail of their specialist services

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Meanwhile calls have been made for the Government to make it compulsory for insurance companies to provide flood cover at a reasonable price, once the defence mechanisms have been installed

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Vera Twomey has taken her campaign for the legalisation of medicinal cannabis for the treatment of her young daughter directly to Leinster House

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A young woman in her 20's lost her life in the fire that broke out in the city in the early hours of the morning

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That's according to the ISPCA who are urging owners to obey the laws surrounding microchipping of their animals

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Almost 50% of people under the age of 35 say they would hide mental health issues from family or friends

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A Cork homeless charity is launching the country's first mobile homeless shelter and shower service

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The Irish Cancer Society revealed that one in four skin cancers deaths comes from those who work in the construction or the farming sector

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22 year old Amy McCarthy was found in a vacant building on Sheares Street in the city centre yesterday morning

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Threshold says approximately 40 families are currently living in emergency accommodation for more than six months

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All 27 remaining member states took just one minute yesterday to agree on their position for upcoming withdrawal negotiations