The White House has described yesterday's talks about Donald Trump's Ukraine peace plan as a 'significant step forward'.
European leaders had raised concerns about demands for Kyiv to limit its armed forces and hand over territory to Moscow.
Discussions involving the US and Ukraine will continue in Switzerland today after both sides made concessions.
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The cost of living is continuing to have a substantial impact on older people and those in low income households.
Data shows core essentials have sharply risen, with families having to make impossible choices on everyday items.
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The new Finance Minister is set to sign off on laws protecting people's access to cash today.
The legislation, which was passed by the Oireachtas in May, will ensure members of the public and businesses have guaranteed and sustained access to cash.
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The number of learner drivers on the roads has jumped by over 12 thousand in the space of six months.
That's according to figures provided to the Irish Road Haulage Association through a Freedom of Information request to the RSA.
Almost 400 thousand drivers had yet to pass their test in September - with the highest number of learner permit holders in Dublin, followed by Cork, Kildare and Galway.
