Tough decisions will have to be made around the 203 bus route as drivers say they have had enough. For some time drivers have been reporting repeated incidents of threats of violence, racial abuse and fires being set on buses.
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The Tánaiste has expressed his deep shock and sadness over a tragic shooting at a school campus in Sweden. Simon Harris says his thoughts are with the victims - their families and friends - and the police and first responders who helped at the scene.
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5,000 workers who provide healthcare services to the State are being balloted for strike action. The Section 39 staff are employed by privately owned charities and agencies which provide State services including Co-Action Cork, Cobh Community Hospital, St. Joseph's Foundation and St. Luke's Home.
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Three quarters of people say they would dump a partner if their dog didn't like them. More than half of people say they would trust their pet's judgement when it comes to picking potential partners, over their own, their family's or their friends.
