Half price public transport for young people, free contraception and a hike in the weekly fuel allowance are among the measures to be announced in today's budget.
The €4.7bn package will see €1.5bn in additional spending, largely aimed at addressing the rising cost of living.
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24 Gardaí have been suspended from duty so far this year.
Justice Minister Heather Humphreys says 41 officers were suspended in all of last year, and 21 in 2019.
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An investigation's found Ryanair's refusing travel for some passengers who claimed refunds during the pandemic.
MoneySavingExpert claims a number of customers were told they must return the cash before they can fly with the airline again.
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An emergency training exercise is taking place at the Port of Cork this morning.
The Port say the emergency drill at the Calor Gas site in Tivoli will take place from 10am to 12:30pm.
