The UN Secretary General has assured the Taoiseach the safety of Irish peacekeepers in southern Lebanon is of paramount importance. Simon Harris spoke to António Guterres, who said the UN was constantly evaluating the situation, and any necessary steps to ensure the safety of UN personnel would be taken - in close cooperation with Ireland.
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The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is urgently looking for donations. It needs an extra 2,000 blood donations over the next four weeks to support the national supply.
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Almost half a billion euro in compensation claims has been paid out by the South South West Hospital Group. The group includes 6 Cork hospitals.
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It's good news for Oasis fans in Australia. The band will play Melbourne and Sydney next October and November, after selling out their UK, Ireland and North America shows. The reunion tour was announced in August, following a long-running feud between Liam and Noel Gallagher after their split in 2009.
