Top four things you need to know - Thursday June 17th
The top four things you need to know for Monday morning, June 17th
A Cork TD says the housing crisis must be tackled now and not in 12 months time.
Seán Sherlock was speaking to the Dáil after the government tabled a motion to delay the reading of Labour's Land Bill for a year.
The bill includes the provision that 100% of the units built on public land would be set aside for social and affordable housing.
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An investigation's underway after a teenager was killed in a workplace accident in Co. Waterford.
It happened in Dungarvan yesterday afternoon.
Gardai say the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Sinn Féin has a four point lead on its nearest rivals Fine Gael in the latest opinion poll.
The main opposition party has risen 3% to 31% inpopularity according to the latest Ipsos MRBI survey for the Irish Times.
Fine Gael are down three in second place while Fianna Fail are up 6.
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90% of young people said they were "grand" or "fine" when asked how they were feeling, despite not being okay.
Research by the anonymous text service 5-0-8-0-8 says this is on the back of more awareness about mental health in recent years..
Almost half of young people admit to rarely talking to family or friends about their mental wellbeing.
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