The 8 at 8: Public health reforms, house price and overcrowding in emergency departments
Noteworthy investigation 1. In our lead story this morning, Peter McGuire reports that public health reform is taking off, but success will depend on the State tackling inequality.
The report, published this morning, found that the average household residential purchase in the third quarter of 2022 was €370,000, a 7.7 multiple of the average wage of €48,000. The campaign is focusing on the addictive nature of nicotine, highlighting the range of supports available to quitters so they aren’t relying on willpower alone.
Killarney 6. Gardaí investigating a public order incident at a hotel in Killarney, Co Kerry, have made four further arrests.
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