Every evening at 6 O Clock WLR brings you the 6 biggest stories of the day
1. Government announce €3.5 billion in Covid supports
Government today announced up to €3.5 billion in additional spending on Covid supports and economic stimulus in a bid to facilitate post-pandemic economic recovery. However, the income and business support schemes that have been availed of by hundreds of thousands of people will be gradually wound down. A reduction in PUP rates is expected to start in September with further staggered reductions in the following months, a decision that has been defended by the Taoiseach in the Dail.
2. Property tax changes will see homes built after 2013 included for charge
Homes built after 2013 will be liable for local property tax under plans approved by Cabinet today. The current tax is based on 2013 valuations, however, homes that were not built at that time are not currently included.
3. Public to have their say on Waterford’s new county development plan
Members of the public are to have their say on the draft development plan for Waterford. The plan which shapes how the city and county will develop between now and 2028 will go on public display for 10 weeks over the summer from the 14th of June. Waterford Council say members of the public will be able to access the draft plan via public counters/ libraries and an online portal.
4. End to school closures for snow days and storms under reform plans
5. Winning €2.4m Lotto ticket sold in Co Cork seaside shop
A shop in Myrtleville, Co Cork sold last Saturday’s €2.4 million winning Lotto ticket. O’Connell’s Foodstore sold the Quick Pick ticket on the day of the draw. The winner is yet to come forward but Lotto bosses have urged people to check their tickets.
6. 5 questions we have after the finale of Mare Of Easttown (NO SPOLIERS***)
The finale of Mare of Easttown aired on Sky Atlantic last night and some are calling it the best work by Kate Winslet so far, which is quite a claim about a woman who has a magnificent CV. The story revolved around the murder of Erin McMenamin and in last night's finale we finally found out whodunnit. If you have watched the finale and you are still left with questions, you are not alone. Click here to see 5 questions we still have following the wonderful finale. Don't click if you haven't seen the final episode as there are spoilers in this article.
