The number of gardai quitting the force early is at the highest level in at least five years.
Almost 400 officers have resigned since 2018, according to new figures.
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin will travel to Brussels today for a two-day meeting of the European Council.
EU leaders will discuss the energy crisis and how to offset the impact of high energy on households and businesses.
The council will also discuss Ukraine, economic issues and the upcoming climate change conference, Cop 27, in November.
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The Central Bank says its new lending rules will modestly increase house prices.
From January, first time buyers will be able to borrow 4 times their gross income.
While divorcees, those separated or have experienced insolvency will now be viewed as first time buyers by lenders.
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Motorists are being urged to be cautious on the roads this morning as there could be spot flooding in places following heavy rain yesterday
Cork was under a status yellow rainfall warning until midnight last night, which was downgraded from a status orange warning earlier yesterday.
There are no reports of any major flooding following yesterday’s rain.
