New EU Digital Fairness Act Targets Fake Countdowns, Hidden Fees and Subscription Traps
The EU’s Digital Fairness Act targets fake countdowns, misleading prices and subscription traps, and would ban loot boxes for minors.
Free talk on the seabirds off the Cork coast with BirdWatch Ireland and Fair Seas at the Biodiversity Hub, Ballincollig, 8pm on Wednesday 18 November.
Oíche na hÓige returns this Friday, 13 November, with events across Cork City and County including a soccer tournament in Churchfield and YMCA Youth Night.
Reports of roadworks, eastbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 2 Curraheen and Junction 4 Sarsfield Road (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 11 November at 19:30.
Boil Water Notice for 4,400 customers in Conna, Rathcormac, Castlelyons and nearby. Tankers from 8pm tonight.
Reports of a pedestrian in dark clothing walking on the hard shoulder of the R639 near Boherboy Cross Roads, heading towards Watergrasshill. Take care on approach.
Reports of a breakdown, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 7 South Douglas and Junction 6 (N27) Kinsale Road (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 11 November at 15:44.
Reports of a multi-vehicle collision, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Jack Lynch Tunnel East Entrance and Jack Lynch Tunnel West Entrance (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 11 November at 15:21.
Additional €63,365 approved by the OPW for a Coachford flood study, bringing the total funding to €129,785. Cork County Council to progress the study.
Gardaí assess a threat sent to educational establishments as not credible. One school has told parents it evacuated after a threatening email.
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Cork race days can make a betting offer feel especially relevant: a free bet tied to a racing market, for instance, may seem easy to use while you follow the card. Before you opt in, though, check the terms and make sure the operator is authorised to take bets in
A Togher food business was ordered to close, including its internet sites, social media and WhatsApp ordering. The order cites Listeria in food samples.
Reports of a breakdown, eastbound, on the N25 between Junction 1 (M8/N40) Dunkettle and Junction 2 Little Island (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 11 November at 11:58.
Reports of a multi-vehicle collision, westbound, on the N40 South Ring Road between Junction 10 Mahon and Junction 9 (N28) Ringaskiddy (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 11 November at 09:53.
Dads, grandads, stepdads and father figures across Cork: Dadurday meets the second Saturday of every month, 10am to 12pm. Free to join. Bring the kids.
Reports of a breakdown, northbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 14 Fermoy (North) and Junction 13 Mitchelstown (South) (3 kilometres north of the Kilworth area). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 11 November at 09:00.
Reports of a collision on the N22 near the Farnanes / Cloughduv turnoff. Take care on approach.
Reports of an abandoned vehicle, westbound, on the N25 Waterford Road between Junction 3 Cobh and Junction 2 Little Island (near Cork) between Junction 2 Little Island and Junction 3 Tullagreen. Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 10 November at 18:39.
Gardaí advise anyone who receives a bomb threat by email, letter or any other message to call 999 immediately and give as much detail as possible.
Reports of a collision on the N20 Blackpool near the junction with Popes Road / Assumption Road. Take care on approach.
Reports of a multi-vehicle collision on the N40 South Ring Road at Roundabout,Junction 6. Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 10 November at 17:31.
Reports of spillage, northbound, on the M8 Dublin Motorway between Junction 19 (N40/N25) Dunkettle and Junction 18 Glanmire (Cork). Take care on approach. Source: TII Traffic Alerts, 10 November at 17:29.
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