The passenger cap at Dublin Airport has had a detrimental impact on tourism in Cork. The DAA says most passengers want to fly into Dublin and then travel around the country.
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Ireland is still playing 'catch up' when it comes to house building. Figures yesterday showed just over 30,000 new homes were built here last year, despite government pledges it would be over 40,000. The average cost of a house in Cork city is €370,000 according to the latest figures.
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Three men are still being held in connection with a massive €14m drugs seizure in Co. Laois. Almost 200 kilos of cocaine was discovered as part of an intelligence led operation on Tuesday.
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The 'It Ends With Us' actress Blake Lively is facing a fresh defamation lawsuit. In court documents, PR boss Jed Wallace says his company had nothing to do with any attempt to damage the star's reputation online, as she accuses.
