Government is expected to take the first steps towards banning social media for under 16s today. Cabinet is expected to confirm plans to introduce legislation in the area.
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The principal at a Ballincollig primary school has welcomed the Department of Education's decision to pause a review into SNA allocations. Martina Barry of Scoil Barra was informed last week that her school is to lose two special needs assistants in September.
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A Status Yellow rain alert is in place for Cork until 11 o'clock tonight. Met Eireann and Gardai are advising caution for motorists and pedestrians with a chance of overtopping along costal waters, and fallen trees, along with loose debris in affected areas.
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Filming has commenced on a new TV adaption of a successful Cork book. The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue which is set in the city and UCC stars Mairead Tyers and Sarah Greene.
