No news from nowhere
by Bernard Harbor
 

Good day colleagues.

 

This morning's headline writers can't agree on what's the biggest story. It's thin pickings, but I'm going with the yoghurts in the Express.

 

Fórsa has warned that waiting times for driving tests could treble on foot of new legislation aimed at stopping unqualified motorists driving alone. That's covered in the Examiner at least.

 

Meanwhile, the National Development Plan (which is widely covered) is said to include €14 billion for health projects, plus lots of other goodies.

 

The cost of booze, food and (especially) rent is pushing up the cost of living, while Bord na Mona workers face compulsory redundancy.

 

Finally, as former trade unionist Cyril Ramaphosa finally steps into South Africa's presidential shoes, todays's Zen marks the recent death of the great Hugh Masekela, who left us while we were away last month.

 

Enjoy Chinese New Year.

 

Bernard Harbor

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