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The main stories making the headlines across Cork
An Oireachtas committee will hear today there's "no evidence" the Department of Health secretly compiled dossiers on children with autism involved in legal action.
It follows allegations made in a recent RTE Investigates programme.
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Younger people are living 'wasted lives' in nursing homes due to a lack of State support, according to the Ombudsman.
Peter Tyndall says a significant number of under 65s who have a disability are living in homes against their wishes.
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ESB Network technicians are out on the picket line again this morning as part of nationwide strike-action by around 550 members of the Independent Workers Union.
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Former police officer Derek Chauvin has asked for a new trial, two weeks after he was found guilty of killing George Floyd.
More from Cork
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Lord Mayor Of City Felt Privileged To Represent Cork During Such A Difficult Time As He Faces Into Last Month In Office
Councillor Joe Kavanagh will be handing over the mayoral chains outside of City Hall for the first time ever on June 18th due to the pandemic
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Expert calls for people to reduce meat intake
Eating too much meat can increase the risk of serious illnesses by as much as 30%.
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International Care Day Is Being Celebrated At The Bessborough Centre In Blackrock Today
The event highlights the positive impact of the experience of young people in care
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UPDATE: Teenage Girl Killed And Three Teenage Boys Injured In Knocknaheeny Crash
It's understood the teenage driver of the car fled the scene on foot
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Angry Farmers To Stage Protest Outside Aldi in Mitchelstown Later
They're appealing to retailers to come to the talks table
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UPDATE: Toddler Who Was Injured At Her Home On The Boreenmanna Road Has Died
The two year-old was rushed to hospital with traumatic head injuries