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The Big 6 - Tuesday 13th October

The Big 6 - Tuesday 13th October

Every evening at 6 O Clock WLR brings you the 6 biggest stories of the day

1. First Post Covid Budget Revealed today

Finance minister Paschal Donohoe and Public Expenditure minister Michael McGrath delivered budget 2021 earlier, which is being described as the biggest in the states history. Click here to get a breakdown of the major points.

2. Waterford reaction to #Budget2021

The VAT rate for the hospitality sector has been dropped back to 9% which has been widely welcomed. Owner of The Round Tower Hotel in Ardmore says it will help. We also get reaction from Tom Murphy Car sales on the VRT rate.

3. KPMG win injunction against former Debenhams workers

The High Court today granted an injunction to KPMG, who were appointed as liquidators for Debenhams, against three protestors, including 2 people from Waterford.

4. Ireland's U-21's Lose out to Italy in Pisa

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New U-21 Republic of Ireland boss Jim Crawford has lost his first game in charge  with his side going down 2-0 to an Italian side largely filled with U-20 players due to a Covid-19 outbreak.

5. Taking a bite of someone's burger is biggest grub gripe

A survey of 2,000 adults by pie company Pukka reveals that taking a bite of someone else's burger is the biggest grub gripe that people have. Also on the list, helping yourself to chips from someone else's plate, taking a massive handful of crisps from someone's packet and dipping your chip in another person's ketchup. Ollie and Mary got reaction from listeners on this morning's Big Breakfast Blaa, Listen below:

6. Champagne Football to Air Tonight on Virgin Media One

The documentary about John Delaney's years running the FAI, which is based on the best selling book of the same name by Mark Tighe and Paul Ronan, is on Virgin Media One from 9pm.

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