Russian forces have been shelling Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Ukraine - causing a fire in one of its unused reactors.
Emergency services say the flames have now been put out, and radiation levels are currently normal.
But officials at Zaporizhzhia are warning that, if the plant blows up, it could be ten times worse than Chernobyl.
Both the US President and the British Prime Minster have spoken by telephone with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy overnight, to get updates on the blaze.
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Ireland has begun its preparations to provide humanitarian assistance for Ukrainian refugees when they arrive in the country.
The Taoiseach said relevant departments and agencies will work together to prepare for the possibility of significant numbers being offered protection in Ireland.
Michael Martin added that arrangements will be put in place to deal with the many offers of help which have already been pledged by the Irish people.
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People suffering from obesity are being urged to reach out to their GP, as part of World Obesity Day.
Healthy Ireland estimates that more than 60 percent of adults in Ireland are overweight or obese, according to their body mass index.
Since last year, additional community services have been put in place, as well as training supports for healthcare professionals.
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Almost half of Irish office workers believe the pandemic has improved job opportunities with 25% saying they would leave their current job if they were expected to work in the office full-time.
The survey commissioned by Auxilion involving around 1,000 office workers found the main reasons for leaving jobs was for better opportunities , insufficient salary and wanting a change.
