Irish Examiner view: Ceasefire is an opportunity to work on a long-term peace deal
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Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, faces plenty of political pressure domestically, with a significant section of the electorate believes he should resign. Picture: Abir Sultan/AP
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Now those businesses claim they are being stonewalled by insurance companies, as they attempt to claim on their policies. Some have been told their policies did not cover flood damage, while others have been told they must pay from €10,000 to €40,000, as part of the excess, before their claims are evaluated.
The now-infamous ‘robot trees’ bought by Cork City Council have attracted plenty of adverse comment — and calls for their removal.
However, at a recent meeting, Green Party councillor Oliver Moran made a point. “I don’t think we should have any regrets in trying the moss walls," he said. "The enormous environmental challenges ahead of us will require innovation, and from time to time that will involve taking risks on new ideas."
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