politicsJack Chambers' St Patrick's Day trip cost €29k and included double suite with private poolThe public expenditure minister and his three-person entourage visited Nigeria and Senegal
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Literacy and numeracy services increased in line with growing needMore than 20% of adults in Ireland struggle with literacy, standing at 12% for 16- to 24-year-olds, says National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA).
Cork weather and traffic: Further heavy rain expectedFurther localised flooding and isolated thunderstorms are possible in Cork and Munster, following some very heavy spells of rain on Thursday evening.
Irish Rail workers on trains to and from Cork report being spat at, assaulted and victims of racist attacks
King Harald V of Norway dies aged 89King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of European noblewomen in order to marry his school sweetheart, has died aged 89. The palace announced his death on Friday morning.
Government too reliant on emergency measures to tackle high energy costs, Social Democrats sayThe coalition's lack of a 'clear strategy' to drive down the cost of energy has left it in a 'doom cycle'
Government exploring early warning systems to prevent more incidents like M9 crashDarragh O’Brien also said he intends to bring forward amendments in the Road Traffic Bill in the coming weeks to protect gardaí from being prosecuted in relation to pursuits
Health agencies North and South issue drug warnings ahead of Electric Picnic and EmergeFestival-goers on both sides of border warned of harmful effects of mixing drugs
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