Top four things you need to know - Thursday May 27th
The top four things you need to know for Thursday May 27th
Senior government ministers will meet later to finalise the plan to further ease Covid-19 restrictions.
The cabinet sub-committee will consider advice issued by NPHET, which met yesterday morning.
Tomorrow the Taoiseach will announce plans for the resumption of live entertainment, indoor dining and international travel.
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The government will begin phasing out pandemic support payments from October, according to the Tanaiste.
Leo Varadkar told his parliamentary party last night no changes are likely in the third quarter.
He said a plan for the fourth quarter will be outlined next week.
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The HSE says staff will be paid today despite the cyber-attack - but there may be mistakes with the amounts they receive.
It says basic pay and allowances will be paid as normal, but there may be issues with overtime and other extras.
The executive says any problems will be fixed in the coming weeks.
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Cork County Council has issued a warning on three beaches which have been tested and shown poor water quality with elevated levels of bacteria.
Water quality samples taken at Fountainstown, Garryvoe and Sandycove beaches showed levels that make them unsafe for bathing.
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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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