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The top four things you need to know - Thursday December 12th

Ruairi O'Hagan
Ruairi O'Hagan

06:49 12 Dec 2024


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There could be good news for some homeowners today.

The European Central Bank is widely expected to cut interest rates at its monthly meeting, meaning a reduction in home loans for those with tracker loans.

It'll be the fourth cut this year.

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The Taoiseach says it's important to get a new government in place for January.

Simon Harris says negotiating teams will continue to meet over the coming days, in the hope of agreeing a serious policy framework within the next few weeks.

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Carbon Budgets to guide Ireland's response to the climate crisis up to the year 2040 have been published this morning.

The Climate Change Advisory Council says we're set to miss our targets for 2030 and more focus is needed to ensure it's just a blip.

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Meta says it's "99%" finished fixing a blackout on its WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram platforms.

Thousands of social media users reported problems from around 6pm last night.


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