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The main stories making the headlines across Cork
The Taoiseach insists the country remains 'on track' for the widespread easing of restrictions in the coming weeks.
Nationwide travel will be allowed from next Monday, while all retail outlets can fully reopen seven days later.
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The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation says it's still awaiting a response from government on its claim for extra holidays for staff.
The union says it submitted a request for 10 additional days last November as workers are "exhausted" dealing with the pandemic.
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Plans to build a 200-bed student apartment development at Victoria Cross in the City have been submitted to An Bord Pleanála.
The Irish Examiner reports the €31 million project at the current Kellehers Auto Centre will contain 40 apartments and be made of three blocks ranging from 5 to 10 storeys.
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America wants to scrap the rules which block vaccines from being copied - so that more Covid-19 jabs can be produced globally.
US President Joe Biden is keen to let more countries make life-saving vaccines and treatments.
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