Every evening at 6 O Clock WLR brings you the 6 biggest stories of the day
1. Johnson & Johnson vaccine approved for over 50's - pregnant women prioritised
Those under the age of 50 who have had a Covid-19 infection in the previous six months and are not immunocompromised will be considered “fully vaccinated” after a single dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. The development comes as the Cabinet signed off this afternoon on a number of recommendations from NIAC including fast tracking vaccines for pregnant women.
2. WIT Governing Body approve application for Technological University
At a meeting today, the Governing Body of Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) approved the application for technological university designation. It follows a vote last week by academic staff at WIT who rejected the terms of the merger, leading to concerns the process could be jeopardised.
3. Tributes pour in for former Waterford hurler Austin Flynn who has died
The Abbeyside man starred at full-back as the Déise lifted the Liam McCarthy in 1959 following a famous replay win over Kilkenny in Croke Park. In a career that spanned 1952 to 1967 Austin won the first Waterford Hurler of the Year Award in 1967 and was selected at full back on the Waterford Team of the Millennium.
4. Former Bothar CEO admits misappropriating charity donations
A former CEO of the well-known charity Bothár David Moloney has admitted to misappropriating large amounts of monies donated to the charity for his personal use, the High Court has heard.
5. Future of Waterford airport still uncertain
Waterford Airport is in a “delicate” position according to one of its board members. An oral hearing into the council’s compulsory purchase of land near the airport took place last Tuesday at which there was a presentation by Waterford County Council’s Planning Department. There was also the opportunity for objectors to the CPO to state their case.
6. Tommy Tiernan’s firm had profits of 222,304 before pandemic
A company owned by comedian, Tommy Tiernan recorded profits of €222,304 before the Covid-19 pandemic shut down the live comedy industry. Tiernan has fronted one of the TV hits of the current Covid-19 lockdown with his Saturday night chat-show outperforming The Late Late Show at times and securing an extended run.
