Social Democrats TD, Eoin Hayes, has apologised for dressing up as Barack Obama for Halloween. It's the second controversy to face the deputy since being elected.
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Councillors in Cork city voted against nominating a candidate for the Presidential election. It's after a meeting where seven candidates made short presentations in a bid to secure backing for their respective campaigns.
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The Simon Community is welcoming a €50m investment to move larger families out of long-term emergency accommodation. It says the targeted funding will directly benefit those affected by long-term homelessness. 663 adults in Cork were accessing emergency accommodation according to the latest figures.
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Millennials are opting for adding gravy and baked beans on their burger, instead of ketchup. 3 in 10 millennials use peanut butter as a burger topping.
