The final televised leaders debate of the election campaign takes place tonight. The leaders of the three largest parties will face off as they make final pitches to voters.
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Focus Ireland is calling on all political parties to tackle homelessness after a new report found that 42% of those questioned were in full time or part-time work while homeless. 549 people were stuck in emergency accommodation in Cork according to the latest figures.
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Construction of 1 thousand 800 apartments at the city's docklands are on hold after a decision by An Bord Pleanala. The Irish Examiner reports that the development is on hold as Goulding Soil Nutrition will continue to operate on the site.
Meanwhile, plans for a large scale housing development at in Glanmire have been lodged with the city council. The application proposes building 550 homes at a site north of Dunkettle House.
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1 in 3 say they become more romantic at Christmas time. In a survey of 2-thousand people, almost half say they're more affectionate during the festive season.
