Cork hoteliers and guesthouse owners have renewed their call on the Government to retain the 9% tourism VAT rate.
Hoteliers say they are currently trying to respond to very challenging economic headwinds facing the sector.
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The news of job losses at Argos is 'a very significant blow'.
That's the reaction of Retail Ireland to the news Argos is to close all its Irish stores.
Almost 600 workers are losing their jobs at its 34 shops across the country, due to sales falling by over a fifth.
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The Tánaiste has indicated tougher legislation around dog ownership is on the way.
It's after the coroner at an inquest into the death of a three month old urged dog owners with young children to urge extreme caution.
The inquest into the death of Mia O'Connell from Co Waterford heard she was found next to the family's terrier Dachshund cross.
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A Status Yellow ice warning for the whole country is in place until midday.
Met Éireann is warning of hazardous travelling conditions with icy stretches on roads and footpaths.
It says there may also be freezing fog in places.
