The proposition to transfer the RTÉ, Ireland’s State broadcaster, to the GPO on O’Connell Street in Dublin was amongst several recommendations discussed by a taskforce dedicated to the renewal of the city centre. Taoiseach Simon Harris is due to present a memo to the Cabinet on Tuesday, preceding the release of the Dublin City Centre Taskforce’s report, which he pledged upon assuming office. The report allegedly outlines 10 propositions for revitalising the heart of Dublin, with specific emphasis on O’Connell Street and the GPO building.
In other Irish news, Sinn Féin’s fallout with TD Brian Stanley of Laois-Offaly intensifies, with the party suggesting that Stanley take his worries to the Garda, stemming from a party investigation into allegations against him. In addition, an identified scam on the east coast is luring unsuspecting drivers with counterfeit QR codes on parking meters, prompting them to either download harmful software or share sensitive financial data to criminal-operated websites.
On a more educational note, Lucia Orsi from Downpatrick, Co Down, expresses surprise at the dearth of Northern Irish students attending colleges in the South, reflecting on her classmates’ confusion about her decision to study in Dublin. In hospitality news, Dillinger’s, a renowned restaurant in Ranelagh, is slated to cease operations in early November, as announced by its management on social media on Monday. Meanwhile, the return of Irish Rail’s pre-August schedule has left Dublin-Belfast passengers less than pleased, as it hampers intercity services along the route.
Today’s weather forecast predicts a mostly overcast morning with occasional mists and showers. Rain is expected to hit the south later and gradually spread northwards, with heavier periods, particularly in the south and east. The top temperatures will range between 14 to 16 degrees. Tonight is forecast to be overcast with possible showers, which could be heavy in the northeast and east, and potential thunderstorms, providing for a mild night with temperatures going as low as 11 to 14 degrees.
Parenting
– October carries a burdened heart for Gill Lee – it’s baby loss awareness month. Her painful memory is twofold, as this is the commemoration of her late son Danny, lost during her pregnancy at five months. This year marks the second year without him.
Business
– A study has revealed a greater propensity among men to voice their ethical concerns in a professional environment, surpassing women in this regard.
Sports
– The path ahead seems challenging and bumpy for Rocky Elsom, post his French forgery conviction. He was once heralded as the ‘best teammate ever’ by Brian O’Driscoll, the former Ireland rugby captain, who even credited his inaugural 2009 European Rugby Champions Cup triumph to him.
World
– Mohamad Hassanen, a Lebanese medic perceives the targeting of first-aid respondents in Israel as a deliberate act. The equipment locker in his ambulance, filled with protective gear and not arms, bears testimony to their defencelessness. As conveyed by Sally Hayden from Beirut, he stridently emphasises the inviolability of the ‘no weapons in ambulances’ principle.
Life & Style
– Having strangers from across the globe take residence in your home is made possible by the Airbnb app. It also enables expectedly interesting encounters, as a host shares about a guest who spent substantial time during his four-night stay discussing his psychiatric sessions.
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