New business supports for the hospitality and live events sector will be confirmed today.
The Government has agreed increased business supports for industries impacted by the latest restrictions.
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Appointments for a booster Covid-19 vaccine will be offered to people over 50 from today.
Walk-in centres will also be open to those in the age cohort.
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Just over 24 thousand people in Ireland sought help from The Simon Community in 2020, which was up 33 per cent on the previous year.
According to figures released in its annual report the number of people in emergency accommodation fell.
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Cork's homeless charities are preparing for another hectic Christmas season as thousands rely on their services to see
them through to the new year.
Countless donations of food, toys, and vouchers are currently being sorted through by volunteers as annual donation campaigns
are being rolled out.
