3 parties took centre stage in the first leaders’ debate of the election campaign last night - despite 10 taking part. The debate on RTÉ was billed as the largest of its kind in Irish television history - but saw smaller parties struggle to get a word in.
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A Millstreet principal is calling for the payment for energy bills in primary schools to be doubled. Primary schools get given around €200 per pupil each year for energy costs while it's €400 per pupil in secondary schools.
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Temperatures are set to drop in Cork. A Yellow alert for low temperatures and ice will kick in for the entire country at 8 o’clock this evening.
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The latest type of staff benefit could be 'Tinder Leave'. This is when companies give employees time off to go on dates.
