Top four things you need to know - Tuesday June 15th
The top four things you need to know for Tuesday morning, June 15th.
The inquests of a father and his two sons who died in a suspected murder suicide in Kanturk will be opened next month.
Gardai believe Mark O'Sullivan was shot in his bedroom by his father Tadgh and younger brother Diarmuid in their home in Kanturk on October 26 last year.
The indications are that Tadgh and Diarmuid shot themselves a short time later in a nearby field.
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The City Council would need to convince motorists that public transport will be able to meet their needs before cars can be banned from the city on a full time basis.
The National Bus and Rail Union says investment would be needed for park and ride facilities and additional buses before any proposal to pedestrianise the entire city could be considered.
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Cabinet will consider extra restrictions on people traveling into Ireland from Britain this morning.
It follows a surge in cases of the more transmissible Delta variant in England, with the strain fast becoming dominant there.
Under plans to be considered by ministers, unvaccinated people will need to isolate for 10 days - with negative tests on day 5 and 10. \
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A full return to college campuses is on course for the autumn.
Higher Education Minister Simon Harris will brief his colleagues today on the plan to re-open third level education.
Numbers are likely to be managed and staggered - but smaller lectures, workshops, libraries and tutorials will return at minimum.
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