Top four things you need to know - Tuesday June 8th
The top four things you need to know for Tuesday, June 8th.
A post mortem is due to be carried out later on the body of a three month old baby girl who died after a dog attack in Co. Waterford.
It happened in the village of Clashmore near the Waterford Cork border at around 2 O'Clock yesterday morning.
Emergency services attended the scene and brought the child to Cork University Hospital where she was later pronounced dead.
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The tactics used by Gardaí in Cork and Dublin over the weekend was a "necessary response", according to a representative body.
Shields and baton charges were used to deal with violence that erupted after large groups of young people gathered in Dublin.
A total of 55 arrests were made, 8 arrests in Cork on Sunday night, the majority of arrests over the weekend were in the capital.
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In-person driver theory tests resume today at the 40 testing centres nationally.
The Road Safety Authority says it'll initially do 25,000 theory tests per month, increasing to 50,000 over time.
More than 120,000 people are currently waiting to take their driver theory test, after centres closed due to the pandemic.
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Tens of thousands of Leaving Cert students are spending their last day studying ahead of the exams getting underway tomorrow.
The class of 2021 have the option of sitting the exams, accepting calculated grades or choosing both.
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