Leo Varadkar will step down as Taoiseach today. He will attend his final official engagement in the job today – the North South Ministerial Council meeting in Armagh.
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Some city quays flooded during high tide this morning. There's surface water on Wandsford Quay, Andersons Quay, Union Quay, South Terrace and surrounding areas. Heavy rainfall overnight means there's localised flooding in parts.
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Irish businesses are a little more gloomy about the outlook for the country's economy. Confidence has slipped slightly from 78% to 73%, according to Grant Thornton's latest report.
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and Patience is the most valued skill for a parent, followed by responsibility and consistency. New research, by dog sitting service Rover.com, found 67% believed getting a dog with someone was seen as more of a commitment than opening a bank account.
