The Main Stories Making The Headlines Across Cork
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Increasing the income threshold for social housing is being looked at by the Government.
Micheál Martin says the Housing Minister Daragh O'Brien is expected to announce more soon.
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New short-term let regulations won't be implemented.
Aontú says the Government's plans to reform the Airbnb sector have to be scrapped as it didn't stick to EU rules.
It claims it's because the Housing Minister failed to notify the EU, so the Bill won't be brought in.
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The Joint Committee on Health has written to the HSE, concerned about alternative placements being offered to residents of a Midleton centre for people with significant mental health challenges.
They have again asked the HSE to reverse its decision to close the centre.
The HSE announced in June 2021, that the long-stay, residential, mental-health Owenacurra Centre, on the grounds of Midelton Community hospital was slated for closure.
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Foster carers are at the centre of the healing process for their children.
That's the message at today's Irish Foster Care Association National Conference which will have learning opportunities for adults and activities for kids.
