Morning Briefing: Top stories on Monday, February 27
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Good morning everyone. Here's today's briefing from the early crew here on the newsdesk.
Here are the nine stories we are highlighting on the irishexaminer.com home page right now.
The country's hospitals saw record levels of in-patient cancellations over the winter months as the country's health system struggled with an emergency department crisis.
Rishi Sunak appears to be on the verge of agreeing a Brexit deal aimed at easing trade friction in Northern Ireland as he enters into “final talks” with the European Union. >>READ MORE.
When it comes to hot property, Kinsale is on fire right now, as Travis Knight, heir to the Nike fortune, rides into town, having sealed the deal on a waterfront home that cost upwards of €4.5m.
Children as young as six are being used as “runners” for drug dealers who “seek out” vulnerable kids and lure them in with 'gifts' such as top-end runners and 'free' drugs.
Proposals to be addressed tomorrow likely to include further building of modular homes on State-owned sites.
In its latest economic outlook, Ibec forecasts the economy will expand by 3.6% this year, an increase on its November prediction of 2%, as a prolonged recession in Europe is now “unlikely”.
Waterford summed up much of how teams are using this league.
Research has fortunately identified the best way for couples to sustain their sexual relationships when they are forced to live apart.
Meanwhile, Brook Scullion earned the first perfect score of the season.
Today will be generally dry with a good deal of sunshine, especially towards the west of the country.
Highest temperatures will range from 7C to 9C in light to moderate easterly or southeasterly breezes.
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