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The main stories making the headlines across Cork
A Cork TD has said there is no good reason for Aer Lingus to lay-off workers during upgrades to Cork Airport this autumn.
The airport will close from the 10th September to the 22nd November to carry out works on its main runway.
Sinn Féin's Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire has said Aer Lingus workers are concerned that if they are laid off for the 10 week period, they will be pressured into accepting new contracts with less favourable terms and conditions, or not be asked to return at all.
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Irish hauliers need Government support to recruit new drivers, before the country's supply chain starts to break down.
That's according to industry group FTA Ireland which warns the impact of the pandemic, has seen a high turnover of driving staff, and huge problems in recruiting more.
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The Housing Minister says the state will provide almost half of new homes in the coming years.
Opposition parties have been accusing the government of failing to deal with the housing crisis and meet the needs of new homeowners
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The Deputy Chief Medical Officer says concerns remain about the Delta variant but it won't stop the country emerging from the pandemic.
Dr Ronan Glynn says all the things we're already doing to protect ourselves from Covid-19 are just as effective as ever.
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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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