Morning Briefing: Top stories on Tuesday, May 30

Morning Briefing: Top stories on Tuesday, May 30

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Good morning everyone. Here's today's briefing from the early crew here on the Irish Examiner newsdesk.

YOUR 8AM DASHBOARD

Here are the nine stories we are highlighting on the irishexaminer.com home page right now.

The first rapid-build modular homes nearing completion at the Ballinure Land Bank, St Michael's Drive, Mahon, Cork City. Picture: Eddie O'Hare
The first rapid-build modular homes nearing completion at the Ballinure Land Bank, St Michael's Drive, Mahon, Cork City. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Still no allocation plan as first modular homes for Ukrainians about to be completed: The Government department responsible for housing refugees is still working to formulate an allocation policy for the first rapid-build modular homes for Ukrainians — just days before they are ready to be occupied. >>READ MORE.

Parents cutting back to pay 'voluntary' contributions to schools: Almost nine in 10 parents are cutting back or delaying spending in order to pay the voluntary contribution charge in post-primary schools, which can cost as much as €550 per child. >>READ MORE.

Fergus Finlay: Donohoe complaints and ‘tax cut’ cries just FG brand assertion: There is room for some modest tax changes, but there are far more important issues than that around, writes Fergus Finlay. >>READ MORE.

Defence Forces facing another mass exodus as personnel avail of pensions: The Defence Forces is facing a further significant loss of personnel numbers, as about 2,500 can avail of service pensions this year. >>READ MORE.

World's businesses list limiting global warming as bottom priority for Cop28: Limiting global warming to 1.5C is bottom of the list for global businesses' desired outcomes at this year's Cop28, new research has shown. >>READ MORE.

City to Country: Two-bed home in Dublin 3 or touch of wilderness in €255,000 Cappoquin cabin: This selection of properties offers comfort and character, writes Trish Dromey. >>READ MORE.

Sergio Garcia needs to stop taking swipes for the good of his reputation: When Sergio García burst on to the golf scene more than two decades ago, there was excitement about a player who was carefree on the course and had a twinkle in his eye off it. >>READ MORE.

Skymatters: Venus appears to pass through a group of over 1000 stars in June: The brightest object in this June’s evening sky, apart from the Moon, is the planet Venus. >>READ MORE.

Glen Hansard on The Frames, Springsteen and taking the Dart with Letterman: In advance of The Frames' gig at the Marquee in Cork, Glen Hansard also recalls warm memories of Leeside with Mic Christopher and Fergus O'Farrell. >>READ MORE.

AND TODAY'S WEATHER 

A man takes a phone call while relaxing in the sun during the hot weather in Seapoint. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie
A man takes a phone call while relaxing in the sun during the hot weather in Seapoint. Picture: Leah Farrell / RollingNews.ie

Dry today with warm sunshine and just a little patchy cloud. Highest temperatures will generally range between 18 and 23 degrees, but slightly cooler in some coastal areas.

Thank you for your continued support and have a great day.

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