The Taoiseach says funds from yesterday's Apple tax ruling cannot be used for day-to-day spending. In a statement last night Simon Harris said we must now carefully consider how best to use the funds for the Irish people and the country, and he looks forward to discussing that with government colleagues soon.
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City traders are calling for more Garda presence on the streets. It comes as Cork City Council has written to the justice minister asking for more funding for Gardaí and resources
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The Junior Transport Minister will meet with the head of Ryanair this morning to discuss the passenger cap at Dublin Airport. It comes just days after the DAA admitted it's set to breach the 32 million limit this year, despite efforts to suppress the numbers.
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More and more people are having their dinner or evening meal in the company of a tablet or laptop. According to research commissioned by SuperValu, 1 in 3 are sitting down to a meal with their devices on the table.