Two protesters were arrested at University College Cork yesterday during a visit by the Tánaiste. Micheál Martin was attending an event at UCC amid a student groups ongoing protests demanding that the university cut ties with Israeli institutions as the war in Gaza continues.
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Ministers are to hear an update on a number of immigration policies as the Cabinet meets this morning. Government will also be asked for approval to rollout an RSV vaccine for infants later this year and to hire therapists for schools on a permanent basis.
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At least 17 people have died and around 60 are missing after two shipwrecks of migrant vessels off the Italian coast. An aid group rescued 51 people from one wooden craft, near the island of Lampedusa.
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A dog has gone viral on TikTok for looking like Will Ferrell. The 3-year-old Poochon has been nicknamed "Will Fur-rell" with thousands commenting on the resemblance to the comedy actor.