The Taoiseach says he has full confidence in the Media Minister.
Catherine Martin is due to answer questions before an Oireachtas Media Committee this evening over what's been described as her 'effective sacking' of the chair of the RTE Board on live TV last Thursday.
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There's concern at a drop in hotel bookings in Cork.
400 members of the Irish Hotels Federation are meeting for a second day today.
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A new Premier Inn could be opening in the city.
The Echo reports that the owner of the hotel chain has purchased the site of the Leisureplex entertainment VQ.
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and slouching apparently isn't bad for you.
Dr Chris McCarthy - who's a spine specialist and consultant in Harley Street in London - says back or neck pain is unlikely to be caused by walking or sitting posture.
