The Top Four things you need to know - Thursday May 20th
The top four things you need to know for Thursday May 20th.
A Status Yellow wind and rain warning is in place for Cork this morning.
Motorists to take extra care with fallen debris in many areas.
Up to 50 millimetres of rain's expected to fall in parts of the country today.
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Last week's cyber attack on the HSE is continuing to impact on services at Cork University Hospital.
However patients waiting on urgent referrals are being told not to panic as these referrals are still being made on their behalf.
Dr John Sheehan says urgent referrals are being faxed through to the hospitals.
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Changes to stamp duty for the bulk buying of houses and duplexes came into effect overnight.
Purchases of 10 houses or more will now have a 10 per cent stamp duty rate.
Opposition parties have said the move doesn't go far enough.
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Irish consumers are being conned out of as much as €50,000 by new crypto-currency scams.
FraudSMART's launchign a new campaign warning scammers are creating bogus companies and promising people they can get rich quick
on investments.
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