Covid-19 patients currently occupy a third of the country's ICU beds.
The head of the HSE has warned the virus is continuing to put "significant and unrelenting pressure" on the health service.
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The Agriculture Minister says 'significantly' more jobs will be created in the farming sector in the next nine years - despite a dramatic fall in emissions.
The Climate Action Plan calls for agriculture to cut emissions by 22 to 30 per cent by 2030.
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The CAO portal will have options for further education and apprenticeships included for the first time when it goes live later today.
The full range of third level options will be available to apply for through a central portal.
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The 66th Cork International Film Festival opens today.
The 17 day festival will feature over 80 films and documentaries and 130 short films and begins at the Everyman this evening with Ali & Ava which has been described as a "charming contemporary love story."
