Ireland will remain on high alert for flooding today, with fears that torrential rainfall over the Wicklow and Comeragh Mountains will affect swollen rivers. With seven further days of rain forecast before the end of the month, February is on course to break rainfall records. Leinster, Cavan, Monaghan, Cork, Tipperary and Waterford received torrential rain showers. “Friday will see a windy night with outbreaks of rain continuing to spread north-eastwards, though drier conditions will follow into southern parts. Photo: CollinsThere will be further outbreaks of rain and drizzle on Saturday night, spreading across the country.

Irish Minister for Finance Simon Harris said he wanted to deliver the project over two budgets. Photograph: Olivier Hoslet/ EPAProposals for a savings and investment strategy are due to be brought to Government by Easter, according to Tánaiste Simon Harris. The Fine Gael leader has floated the idea of mechanisms designed to encourage some €170 billion in household deposits into financial markets. Harris, who is Minister for Finance, told the meeting that he wanted to deliver the project over two budgets, with officials now tasked to examine how other countries such as Sweden and Canada have brought in such a model. Under that scheme, participants received a 25 per cent government top-up on their investment.

Just three firms are now paying almost half of the record amounts of corporation tax that are flowing into the Exchequer. The amount of corporation tax paid into the Exchequer almost doubled between 2021 and 2024, driven by the top payers. Higher sales would have lead to increased corporation tax payments by the manufacturer. Just under €33bn of corporation tax was collected last year, but this could increase further in 2026 due to the higher rate of 15pc that large corporations now have to pay. “Relying heavily on just two of the world’s biggest tech companies for a substantial stream of corporation tax revenue carries significant risks,” the council warned.

The HSE has “sincerely apologised” after sending a letter to the mother of an adult child with an intellectual disability warning her of her “legal obligation” to support her daughter financially “indefinitely”. A HSE spokesperson said the regional manager who wrote the letter “did not intend to cause any upset”. However, they added that, pending such a housing application, “you should be aware there is a legal obligation for parents to support their child financially if the child is dependent”. “This applies to all children to age 18 and to 23 if in education, but indefinitely if the child has a disability. The mother, a constituent of Taoiseach Micheál Martin, told the Irish Examiner the letter was “very threatening” and she felt her daughter had been “weaponised” by the HSE.

Jack Crowley during an Ireland Rugby squad training session at the IRFU High Performance Centre in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/SportsfileJack Crowley is set to start at out-half for Ireland in their third round Six Nations trip to face England at Twickenham on Saturday (2.10). The Munster out-half is in line to reclaim the No 10 jersey from Sam Prendergast, which would mean Crowley making his first start of this year’s tournament.

Brian Hoyer, Tom Brady's long-time friend and backup, is pleading for help after the death of his sister-in-law, Carissa, at age 36. 'She leaves behind him and their four little girls, Josie, Lainey, Ellie, and Hattie. 'If you can find it in your heart to help us help him and his girls through this unimaginable season, we would be forever grateful. 'Beyond immediate costs, this fund will help ease daily pressures as Brett steps into the role of a single parent,' read the GoFundMe page. A former Michigan State star, Hoyer is best known as Brady's backup with the New England Patriots.

Mr Tatlow said the drugs line ran from December 16, 2024 to April 16, 2025. Poole was seen on CCTV topping up a voucher for a phone used as the drugs line. The drugs line was with him on his arrest. A police expert said the drugs line sent out messages offering crack cocaine, cocaine and heroin in the Burslem area. Recorder Smith said: "Baggaley, with the assistance of Walton, ran the Chesney-Curly drugs line in the Stoke-on-Trent area between December 2024 and April 2025.

Crews have faced treacherous conditions in their search for the missing skiers since the avalanche struck on Tuesday morning. Photograph: Brooke Hess-Homeier/APEight skiers have been found dead and one remains missing after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in California, officials said, in what is the deadliest avalanche in the US in more than four decades. Crews have faced treacherous conditions in their search for the missing skiers since the avalanche struck on Tuesday morning. The Sierra Avalanche Centre warned that the risk of avalanche remains high and advised against travel in the area. The skiers were on the last day of their trip and had spent two nights in the huts, said Steve Reynaud, an avalanche forecaster with the avalanche Centre.

And President Trump said that the US military may need to launch attacks on Iran from the site if Tehran refuses to do a deal with him. The legislation was delayed last month when President Trump first stunned ministers by describing the agreement as a 'great act of stupidity'. He went on: 'Prime Minister Starmer should not lose control, for any reason, of Diego Garcia, by entering a tenuous, at best, 100 Year Lease.' She said: 'President Trump has once again publicly rebuked Keir Starmer and his Government over their ill-judged, unnecessary and expensive Chagos Surrender. And former minister Lord Redwood said: 'Good advice from President Trump on Chagos.

Massimiliano Allegri has launched an astonishing attack on Cesc Fabregas in the wake of AC Milan's 1-1 draw with Como, labelling the young manager an 'idiot'. The Como manager apologised for his unsporting conduct in his post-match press conference. Cesc Fabregas has been branded 'an idiot' by rival manager Massimiliano AllegriThe pair exchanged pleasantries before AC Milan vs Como but tempers flared after Fabregas cynically prevented a Milan player from chasing down his Como star'You are a child... you are an idiot! It's been a dramatic few days for the young Como manager, who launched a stunning attack on his own player after their 2-1 defeat by Fiorentina on Saturday. Como are enjoying a remarkable sophomore season in Serie A under Fabregas and are well in contention for European football.

A MasterChef guest was left in disbelief as a 'careless' contestant made a mortifying blunder - which left the judges stunned. MasterChef: The Professionals launched series 18 last week, with Matt Tebbutt joining as a new judge. 'Found Matt Tebbutt to be a breath of fresh air'; 'How brilliant to see the excellent Matt Tebbutt instead of having to endure the vile shouty sleazy Eggggggggg'. 'I think Matt Tebbutt will fit in nicely, he's popular with viewers and he knows his craft. They took to X to write: 'Do they have three judges on this series of #masterchef so they have a spare ?

Cheeky Newcastle United chant that summed up Qarabag win as wild Joelinton move emergesFive things we learned from Newcastle Champions League clashView 2 Images Kieran Trippier and Joelinton celebrate in the Tofiq Bahramov Republican StadiumNewcastle United cruised to victory against Qarabag after a scintillating display that saw them run riot in Baku. After the break, Qarabag pulled a goal back but Jacob Murphy added a sixth for the visitors. Fans chant tells a storyNewcastle were boosted by almost 2,00 fans who made the 2,529-mile trip from Newcastle to Baku. Newcastle treat Qarabag with respect, putting out a strong side and going for the jugular. View 2 Images Jacob Murphy of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's sixth goal‌Jacob Murphy celebrationGordon may take the headlines, but celebration of the day goes to Jacob Murphy.

Small ProphetsBBC TwoMain takeaway: it’s good to have a hobbyI love the new Mackenzie Crook show, Small Prophets (BBC Two). I’d marry it if you could marry a television programme (Also, I have just remembered: I am already married). I love it because it’s also about a man who works in a hardware superstore who, on the side, creates all-knowing homunculi in jars. (“How the hell did this get made?” is generally what I say when watching my favourite TV shows). The Iris AffairSky/NowMain takeaway: Tom Hollander should be in everythingNiamh Algar and Tom Hollander in The Iris Affair.

Married At First Sight is about to detonate its most dramatic twist yet, with three intruder couples set to crash the experiment. Married At First Sight is about to detonate its most dramatic twist yet, with three intruder couples set to crash the experiment. One bride is said to have branded him 'a walking red flag' before the entrée was even served at a dinner party. Rounding out the intruders are Adelaide fitness studio owner Sammy Stanton, 34, and NSW farmer and gym owner Chris Robinson, 38 – the season's newest same-sex couple. With producers reportedly giving all intruders strict instructions to keep the drama flowing and avoid early exits, the arrival of Tyson, Joel, Sam and Chris marks a deliberate escalation.

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