Ceann Comhairle Verona Murphy has ruled the Regional Independent Group of TDs cannot form a technical group for opposition speaking time in the Dáil. Party leaders are meeting today to discuss the two week row which has caused chaotic scenes since the Dail returned.
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As of last night, 9 people in Cork had been arrested for drink- or drug-driving. Over a thousand people were caught speeding across the country during the Gardaí's Bank Holiday road safety campaign with one motorist clocked driving at 157 km/h per hour in a 100 zone in Mallow.
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A trade war between America and its closest neighbours has been averted, at least for now. Donald Trump was due to enforce a 25 per cent levy on Mexican and Canadian imports from today - but that's been paused minute for at least 30 days, after a last-minute deal to tighten border controls was struck.
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Cian Ducrot was among those to pick up a Grammy at last night's awards in LA. The Cork artist co-wrote SZA's 'Saturn' which scooped Best R&B Song.
