The Big 6 - Tuesday 5th January

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

The manager of University Hospital Waterford Grace Rothwell confirmed to Damien Tiernan on Deise Today that the first batch of covid vaccine arrived at the hospital this morning and was administered to staff from lunchtime. She also confirmed that there were 5 patients in intensive care with Covid-19. Listen back to the full interview here. 

The president of the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland (ASTI) has said that State exams must go ahead in 2021 “no matter what”. It comes as the government is said to be considering  abandoning the Leaving Certificate. Meanwhile cabinet are said to be considering keeping schools closed until at least January 31st.

The GAA has confirmed there will be no collective training allowed for inter-county teams for the remainder of January at the very least.

A man in his 20s has been charged in relation to the seizure of €131,000 worth of cannabis in Waterford City. 183 plants were found at a house in Lismore Park on Sunday night after Gardaí carried out the search of a house.

The Irish Examiner reports that the Ballysaggart man has been in touch with manager Liam Cahill. Shane Bennett stepped away from the panel in late 2019 however the now 24-year-old is expected to link up with his brothers Kieran and Stephen for the upcoming season.

Netflix today released viewing figures for two of their original Christmas releases, period drama Bridgerton (which stars Waterford actor Jamie Beamish) and action movie We Can Be Heroes. Both have been a huge success for the streaming service.