The importance of only travelling to hospital when absolutely necessary is being highlighted by ambulance control staff. On average, the National Ambulance Service deals with around 1 thousand emergency calls a day.
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An increase in the carbon tax will cause gas and home heating prices to rise this month. The tax was increased to 56 euro a tonne in Budget 2024 but the Government decided to postpone the delay until the Summer.
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Promoters for the upcoming Bruce Springsteen concert are appealing to people to be careful when buying last minute tickets. “The Boss” will play Supervalu Pairc Uí Chaoimh on Thursday the 16th of May.
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and finally Over 50,000 passengers are expected at Cork Airport this May Bank Holiday Weekend May heralds the start of the busy summer travel period, as post-primary schools break for summer holidays at the end of the month.