Top four things you need to know - Tuesday May 25th
The top four things you need to know for Tuesday May 25th.
The European Council is calling for the immediate release of an opposition journalist whose Ryanair flight was hijacked over Belarus on Sunday.
Roman Prota-sevich was arrested after the plane was forced to divert by fighter jets to Minsk.
The EU has agreed for all flights from the country to be banned from entering the bloc's air space.
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There's been no evidence so far that patient data taken in a cyber attack on the HSE has appeared online, after the deadline for ransom expired last night.
Gardai have received a number of reports about potential breaches, however there's no conclusive proof they're linked to the HSE attack.
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It would take 52 years to strengthen all of the roads in county Cork.
That's according to a report from All Island Observatlory at Maynooth University which found that Cork County Council is not getting its fair share of Government funding for its size and population.
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An oncologist is warning recent disruption to cancer diagnosis and treatment could increase mortality for the "next decade".
Professor Seamus O'Reilly says 73 additional consultant oncologists will be needed to meet demand on services.
Prior to Covid-19, cancer diagnoses were increasing by 5% per year.
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