Top four things you need to know - Wednesday June 16th
The top four things you need to know for Wednesday morning, June 16th.
Four major school projects in Cork are to recieve more than €100 million in funding.
They include a new community college and two primary schools to be constructed on a single campus in Carrigtwohill, as well as the rebuilding of the Patrician Academy in Mallow, which suffered a devastating fire in 2016.
The Irish Examiner reports they will go to tender shortly and will advertise for a 1,000 pupil Carrigtwohill Community College and two new primary schools on the same campus - Scoil Mhuire Naofa, which caters for boys, and the co-ed Scoil Chliodhna.
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The Green Party says a bill agreed by Cabinet will mean 100% of housing built on public land will be social and affordable housing.
The party says the bill was introduced to increase the provision of public housing in Cork and Dublin.
Deputy Frances Noel Duffy says the first draft of the bill would have seen just 40% of units delivered as social or affordable,
with the other 60% going to the private market.
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The Chief Medical Officer's stance on the use of antigen testing's expected to come under scrutiny when he
appears before an Oireachtas Committee later.
Tony Holohan has previously said the rapid test kid are only 50% effective.
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A number of towns and villages throughout Cork could be declared 30km/hr zones.
A major review of speed limits is getting under way, which could also lead to reduced limits on certain sections of main roads on safety grounds.
This morning's Irish Examiner reports the last speed limit review in the county took place in 2017.
The public will be urged to have its say on a number of recommendations with the new speed limits becoming legal in September 2022.
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
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