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CorkToday 12 May 2022

Season 31, Ep. 121

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ----


From next week, passengers flying within Europe may no longer be required to wear face masks.


The European Aviation Safety Agency and European Centre for Disease Prevention announced changes to their recommendations today.


However, it's still up to individual governments and airlines to enforce their own rules.


CEO of the Irish Travel Agents Association, Pat Dawson welcomes the development and spoke with Patricia this morning


Why further rail stops are required on the Cork to Limerick Railway line to meet consumer demand

 

We discuss research by UCD into Dog Faeces

 

Our Garda File

 

We look ahead to the second Eurovision Semi Final

 

Pet advice with Jane

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