The Department of Justice says efforts will be made to relocate medically vulnerable Ukrainians in temporary accommodation within the same Community Health area to minimise disruption. It’s after the department told 120 Ukrainians - including two people being treated for cancer - who are living at Green Glens in Millstreet the centre will close at the end of August.
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There's a call on the government to use the Budget to update the Help to Buy scheme threshold. Savills real estate agency says inflation has surged by almost a quarter since it was launched - but the €500,000 threshold hasn't kept pace.
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A resolution to ongoing septic tank issues in Shannonvale in West Cork is moving a step closer. Uisce Éireann is planning to replace it with a new pumping station, to connect with the Clonakilty Waste Water treatment facility.
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A recent survey shows the average Gen Z-er comes home to their parent’s house every week to take showers, do laundry and watch the TV. In the poll of 2,000 parents with 16 to 25 year olds, found their children come home to take 13 showers, do six loads of washing, and watch 20 hours of telly each week, according to The Times.
