Three more victims of the Creeslough disaster will be laid to rest today.
The funeral of 48 year old James O’Flaherty will take place in Derrybeg at 11am while Catherine O’Donnell and her 13-year old son James Monaghan will be buried in Creeslough later this afternoon.
It follows two funerals that took place yesterday in the small Donegal village.
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A debate will take place in the Dail this morning on pay rises for the Community and Voluntary sector.
The motion has been put forward by the Labour Party.
The Labour Party Health spokesperson says workers in these sectors deserve equal pay for an equal days work.
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Further supports are required for small and medium-sized enterprises to increase businesses and improve consumer demand.
That's one of the key findings in the latest SME Market Monitor published by the Banking and Payments Federation.
It says despite the fall in Covid 19 infections, certain sectors such as accommodation and food services have not recovered fully.
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The President and the Taoiseach have sent their congratulations to the 'Girls in Green' after they secured the Republic of Ireland’s first ever qualification for a Women’s World Cup.
They beat Scotland 1-0 at Hampden Park last night to progress to the tournament which takes place in Australia and New Zealand next year.
