The Taoiseach says he doesn't know when houses will be more affordable in Ireland. Stamp duty on houses and inheritance tax rates changes are to be considered in this year's budget according to senior Ministers.
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The Tánaiste's cancelled a planned engagement in Kenya after the discovery of the mutilated bodies of 9 women in the area he was due to visit. The bodies were found in a quarry in the Mukuru township, close to the Kenyan capital Nairobi while a man, suspected to be a serial killer, was arrested.
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The public are being advised not to swim at The Warren Beach. Cork County Council have issued a "Do not swim" notice at the West Cork beach.
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and finally.. People in the city have welcomed the return of an official Christmas lights switch on. There hasn't been an official event since 2019.
