Rising seas around Ireland, cost-of-living measures, and a bicycle thief solution

Rising seas, the cost of living, and replacing stolen bicycles

The World Meteorological Organisation has warned that Earth’s climate is swinging increasingly out of balance, and there are potentially severe consequences for Ireland. The government is expected to agree today measures to try to control rising costs. The Migrant Rights Centre of Ireland has published a report saying people coming here on general work permits are routinely exploited by employers.  Tributes have been paid to the broadcast Michael Lister who has died at the age of 71.  Fingal County Council is beginning a new scheme to replace bicycles for young people which it says can help keep them active and give them independence.