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The main stories making the headlines across Cork
The pedestrianisation of many Cork streets has seen the city become much less accessible for people living with disabilities or restricted movement.
That's according to Cork woman, and advocate for people with disabilities, Carol Rice.
She was reacting to the announcement that the Irish Wheelchair Association and the City Council, are to carry out an accessibility audit of city centre streets.
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Pharmacists have received 10 calls for every available Johnson and Johnson vaccine from people aged 18 to 34.
The Irish Pharmacy Union says there's no sign of vaccine hesitancy among the younger age group, who can get the one shot jab in a local chemist from tomorrow.
Vaccination centres will begin offering the AstraZeneca vaccine to them from the following Monday.
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Bank of Ireland is closing in on a deal to buy Davy.
The Business Post reports the bank is set to acquire the stockbroking firm for around 400 million euro.
Davy put itself up for sale after it was fined 4.1 million euro by the Central Bank for a breach of market rules over a bond deal.
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The Taoiseach says it's time for the British government to show "generosity of spirit" in resolving the Northern Ireland protocol row.
The UK's Northern Ireland Secretary and Brexit Minister say peace in the North will be damaged if changes aren't made.
Brandon Lewis and David Frost say a "new balance" needs to be found in terms of post-Brexit customs checks.
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
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