Almost 21,000 houses will need to be built in Cork City by the end the decade to meet the Government’s revised housing growth targets. Cork City Council now aims to deliver 20,972 units by the end of 2030. Under the city's current development plan, there is an annual target to deliver 2,706 houses per year in Cork City. However, recent guidelines from government encourages revised development plans to provide a further 50% uplift in housing targets each year, meaning Cork City Council can plan for a further 1,353 houses each year. It is expected that a revised development plan for the city will be completed by the summer.

Friends of Prince Harry yesterday claimed that he wants the King to invite his family to stay in Norfolk this summer so he can see his grandchildren. They say the Duke of Sussex wants to repair the family rift by spending time with his father on his private Sandringham estate this July. Prince Harry pictured with Meghan Markle and children Archie and Lilibet in December. Harry is currently waiting for a decision on what security provision he and his family are entitled to in Britain. But the Daily Mail understands that Harry and his family would not automatically receive enhanced security protection for a private family visit.

Ronaldo and Rooney at Real Madrid and Manchester United respectively - enjoying success and two of the biggest names in world football. Ronaldo Jr, 15, is currently on the academy books of Saudi side Al-Nassr - where his father plays for the first-team. But Ronaldo Jr plays with a smile on his face. He moved to Saudi, and Ronaldo Jr followed. So it's over to you, Ronaldo Jr. Will it be Al-Nassr, or will it be the leap to Real Madrid?

Josie Gibson has baffled neighbours about why she has stayed put, despite her lucrative TV career. Insiders say Josie, who found fame on Big Brother, is happy to shun fame and 'happily live in a caravan forever' but would love to have a partner. It comes as fans' hopes Josie had found love after the world's hottest farrier' was spotted cosying up to her at Cheltenham earlier this month were dashed, as it was revealed he is engaged. Earlier this month, Josie set tongues wagging when she was pictured alongside social media star Sam Wolfenden while presenting This Morning at the races together. Meanwhile, Josie is documenting the renovation of her home on her show Josie Gibson's Big Country Build.

After locking-lips with his ex-girlfriend on Celebrity Ex On The Beach, Jedward's John Grimes has now revealed the full story behind reuniting with his ex-girlfriend. John admitted going on the reality dating show has helped himself and Sarah 'deal with love life regrets' as they are now in different places in life. John insisted going on the dating show has helped 'deal with his love life regrets' and he has now gone about the relationship differently was great. Away from Ex On The Beach John lifted the lid on his very surprising love life since finding fame on the X Factor 2009. This is not the first dating show that John has appeared in, as he also took part in Single AF in 2017.

Horses typically have all four feet firmly on the ground and spend their days grazing in a grassy field in the countryside. With over 30 years under his belt in the equine industry, Davies has cared for some of the most legendary dressage horses in Britain. I've won the Horse and Hound award which is amazing for me and amazing for grooms. But I think the most incredible achievement is to have the trust of those horses, to take them to these places.' But after three decades transporting horses across the world, he says one thing has never changed – how well they adapt to the journey.

Cork is set to reclaim the title of Ireland’s tallest residential building as the central core of the 25-storey Railyard development on the former Sextant site was completed on Saturday. A view of the completed Railyard development. When fully constructed, the Railyard will be the tallest residential building in Ireland. Alongside the slender 25-storey tower, Railyard will step down to 13-storey and then 9-storey blocks. It is unclear how long the completed Railyard development will hold the title.

Financial Services Ireland (FSI) has called for the Government’s proposed savings and investments accounts (SIA) to be exempt from capital gains tax and income tax on entry and exit from investment in order “to ensure its successful take-up with retail investors”. This comes as finance minister Simon Harris has floated plans to introduce a new savings scheme that would encourage people to invest their built-up savings. In advance of the Government’s first Annual Savings and Investment Forum, which begins on Tuesday, the FSI is making a number of recommendations on how best to introduce these new SIAs. On top of tax exemptions, FSI also recommended that the account design should not require SIA investors to make an individual tax return and not require the SIA product provider to calculate or withhold tax amounts. The director at the FSI, Patricia Callan, said that, while keeping money in deposit accounts is “necessary”, there is a “blind spot when it comes to retail investing in Ireland”.

Fuel excise is a flat sales tax levied by Canberra on petrol and diesel bought at the bowser. During an appearance on the Today program, Chalmers was asked whether a cut to fuel excise could happen. 'Do you categorically rule out the cuts to the fuel excise?' 'It doesn't make any sense to people that you're saying the supply is there, the fuel is here, and we're guaranteed that supply,' Stefanovic added. On Thursday, the government confirmed 608 service stations across Australia were out of either diesel or unleaded fuel.

Later that day, I had a dig around my girlfriend’s jewellery box, found a ring, and measured it up. I was fairly pleased with myself but got the fright of my life when I turned around and saw my girlfriend standing behind me. A mutual friend has since told me that my girlfriend believes I’m planning on proposing. I’m also very conscious of the fact that my girlfriend thinks I’m going to propose, and if I don’t, what happens then. Your mutual friend will get a good sense of how your girlfriend is feeling about the whole thing.

Irish Times Opinion Editor Jennifer O'Connell looks at a recent US court case and how it could upend social media's hold on us.

But Spurs are attempting to persuade the ex-Brighton and Marseille manager to take the job now, and it remains a possibility. One contender who appears to have already ruled themselves out of consideration is former Monaco boss Adi Hutter. Austrian Hutter, 56, has coached the likes of Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Monchengladbach, while he left Monaco last year after two years in charge. Hoddle has made clear he is willing to help, as have others who managed the club in the past, including Tim Sherwood and Harry Redknapp. Hoddle is recognised as one the greatest Spurs players of all time and managed them for two and a half years from March 2001.

Five people have been injured following a serious two-vehicle collision in Co Westmeath on Sunday. The driver of the van, a woman aged in her 40s, was taken to Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, for treatment of serious injuries, which are believed to be non-life-threatening at this time. The driver of the car, a man in his late teens, was taken to Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore. Three passengers of the car, men in their 20s, also presented at Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, for their injuries. "Anyone with information is asked to contact Athlone Garda Station on (090) 649 2600, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666111, or any garda station."

Video: Shocking moment school cop smacks young baseball player in the head with his taser in front of furious parentsA school resource police officer hit a baseball player in the head with his taser in front of a furious crowd in Marion County, South Carolina. The officer is allegedly now under investigation.

A woman who was arrested following the death of a man in Dublin has been released. Officers said a file would be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. Gardaí said all circumstances are being investigated after the man was found unresponsive at a residence in Cookstown shortly after 1.10pm on Friday. “A woman aged in her 50s who was arrested in connection with this investigation has been released without charge. “A file will now be prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions.”Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to come forward and are seeking any available camera footage.