The next in the series of talks on the Irish state post pandemic is due to kick off today at 12:30. The event explores the political-economic constraints to expanding the state and considers the public attitudes towards a larger state, especially public services, and taxation.  If you'd like to attend you can sign up and watch by following this link: : https://forms.office.com/r/fNtrjX1pd2 

Most papers lead with the shocking aftermath from the elementary school shooting in Texas. Barrack O' Bama is quoted as saying "Our country is paralyzed, not by fear, but by a gun lobby and a political party that have shown no wilingness to act in any way that might help prevent these tragedies." At least 19 children and 2 adults were killed at the Robb Elementary school.

A stark report from the ESRI shows that more than half of households that rent their home get State support to cover the cost with around 20pc of those among the countries top half of earners.This means some low-paid tenants are without any help while tens of thousands of higher-paid workers get financial assistance. 

A Cork property which was advertised for a single day has had over 1,000 people views the as the property market continues to defy belief.

A Licensed Vintners’ Association (LVA) submission to a Dáil committee says 80pc of its members believe the customer experience has been negatively affected by a dwindling labour supply. The committee heard that people with behaviour issues were being hired out of necessity and some food items were being dropped from menus due to staff shortage.

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Tomorrow sees the release of the brand new sequal 'Top Gun: Maverick'. After 36 years Tom Cruise is making his return to the pilot seat as he takes to the skies: