The Big 6 - Tuesday 25th May

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

Guidelines for the hospitality sector are expected to be published by Failte Ireland today. It's thought a one hour and 45 minutes rule will return for indoor dining along with tables placed a metre apart.  The CEO of the Restaurants Association of Ireland (RAI) Adrian Cummins has repeated a call for all restaurants to be allowed to serve food indoors from June 2nd, the same date on which hotels will be allowed to do so.

That's according to Transport minister Eamon Ryan. It comes as EU leaders agreed to implement the European digital green certificate which means Irish holidaymakers could be permitted to head abroad from July. The pass will pave the way for summer holidays within the 27 EU countries.

Waterford has retained its Blue Flag status for all five beaches awarded in 2020, and Green Coast Award status for all six beaches awarded last year. The five beaches in Waterford awarded the blue flag this year are Clonea, Counsellors’ Strand in Dunmore East, Dunmore Strand, Tramore Beach and Ardmore Beach.

The price of a litre of diesel could spike by as much as 50 cents by 2030, if EU plans to use international carbon markets to set pricing carry on. According to ta new study, diesel price hikes of 50c a litre, and a doubling of home heating bills, on average, could be seen in 2030 if the EU relies only on carbon markets to achieve emissions cuts in road transport and homes.

Waterford defender Calum Lyons has been named Hurler of the Week by the official GAA following his display in the victory over Limerick at the weekend, which GAA.ie described as outstanding.

Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo has apologised for comments he made on social media  suggesting Israel was “committing genocide” during its conflict with Hamas. The Incredible Hulk actor said the comments had been incorrect and were being used to justify anti-Semitism.