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The main stories making the headlines across Cork

The Taoiseach says the country won't be paying a ransom demanded by those behind the HSE cyber attack.

Its IT systems were targeted in the early hours of yesterday morning - and it could be a number of days before they're restored.

Anyone who has symptoms of Covid, or has been identified as a close contact, can still attend walk-in testing at existing swabbing centres this weekend, without an appointment.

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9,000 businesses across Cork County availed of the Rates Waiver Scheme last year. 

The Scheme saw the government plug the €34.6 million hole in the County Council's caused the lockdowns and reduced trading last year. 

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The Housing Minister says home-ownership is a vital part of tackling the housing crisis.

Darragh O'Brien says proposals to tackle the issue of investment funds bulk-buying family homes will come before Cabinet next week. 

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An Open Consultation is being opened to seek views on the future of the family justice system in this country.

Junior Minister for Justice Hildegarde Naughton say it'll start today on the Department's website until the 11th of June.

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