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Policyholders are being urged to check their coverage as health and motor insurance premiums rise together. The health sector recorded an average increase of more than 10% last year, while motor insurance rose by 4%. The trend arrives just as the National Transport Authority confirms that bus and rail fares will now be reviewed annually, with a deal in place to reverse previous 20% fare cuts by June. The Health Service Executive is reportedly failing to collect millions of euro owed to it by pharmaceutical companies, while in local government, Mayo County Council is facing questions over its property portfolio. The council has been charging rent for land it cannot prove it actually owns. The aftermath of Storm Boelo has left 18,000 people without power and yellow weather warnings in place nationwide. In the courts, gardaí are seeking help to identify a man whose body lay undiscovered for several days at a recycling plant in Clondalkin, while an investigation is underway in Cork following the death of a man in his 30s.

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Consumers are advised to check their insurance policies as health insurance premiums increased by over 10% last year and motor insurance by 4%, leading to concerns about a 'perfect storm' of rising costs.

Irish Examiner: Consumers warned to check insurance policies amid 'perfect storm' of rising…

Average premiums in the health insurance sector rose over 10% last year, while motor insurance premiums also increased by 4%.

Bus and rail fares in Ireland will now be subject to an annual review, with the National Transport Authority indicating a deal to reverse previous 20% fare cuts by June.

The Irish Times: Bus and rail fares to be reviewed annually

The National Transport Authority chief has informed the Minister that bus and rail fares will be subject to annual review, with official papers indicating a deal to reverse 20% fare cuts by June.

Yellow weather warnings remain active across Ireland following Storm Boelo, with Met Éireann specifically issuing wind and rain warnings for Cork and Kerry. The storm has already caused power outages for 18,000 people.

Irish Examiner: Cork and Kerry braced for heavy rain and strong winds as two weather warnings…

Met Éireann has issued wind and rain warnings for Cork and Kerry.

TheJournal.ie: Yellow weather warnings in place across the country after Storm Boelo

Yellow weather warnings are active nationwide following Storm Boelo, which has caused power outages for 18,000 people.

BreakingNews.ie: Status-yellow weather warnings to remain in place on Monday for parts of the…

Status-yellow rain and wind warnings will continue to be in effect on Monday for various regions of Ireland.

Mayo County Council is reportedly charging rent for land for which it has no documented proof of ownership.

Irish Examiner: Mayo council charging rent for land it has no proof of ownership for

Mayo County Council is charging rent for land which it has no proof of ownership for.

Gardaí are appealing for public assistance to identify a man whose body was found undiscovered for days at a recycling plant in Clondalkin. Separately, an investigation has been launched after a man in his 30s died in Cork, and a man who suffered a serious assault in County Kerry in September has passed away in hospital. A joint funeral will also be held for a couple who tragically died in a Cork house fire.

TheJournal.ie: Gardaí issue appeal for help to name body of man undiscovered for days

Gardaí are seeking public assistance to identify a man whose body was found undiscovered for several days at a recycling plant in Clondalkin.

TheJournal.ie: Man who suffered serious assault in Kerry dies in hospital

A man who sustained serious injuries from an assault in County Kerry in September has passed away in hospital.

TheJournal.ie: Investigation launched after man (30s) dies in Cork

An investigation has been initiated following the death of a man in his 30s in Cork.

TheJournal.ie: Joint funeral to be held for couple who died in house fire

A joint funeral service will take place for a couple who tragically died in a house fire in Cork.

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is reportedly not collecting millions of euros owed to it by pharmaceutical companies, an ongoing issue highlighted in recent reports.

TheJournal.ie: HSE failing to collect millions of euro owed by pharma companies

The Health Service Executive (HSE) is reportedly not collecting millions of euros owed to it by pharmaceutical companies.

A proposal has been put forward for the construction of 70 houses and apartments on a site in Dublin 4, located adjacent to a girls' school.

The Irish Times: Plan for 70 houses on Dublin 4 site

A proposal has been put forward for 70 houses and apartments on a site in Dublin 4, adjacent to a girls' school.

British and Irish coast guards are currently monitoring a Russian-linked tanker near the Irish coast following a false alarm.

TheJournal.ie: British and Irish coast guards monitor Russian-linked tanker after false alarm…

British and Irish coast guards are monitoring a Russian-linked tanker following a false alarm near the Irish coast.

Leinster's victory over Munster in a recent rugby match has been overshadowed by an allegation involving Coombes.

BreakingNews.ie: Leinster bragging rights after defeat of Munster muted in wake of Coombes'…

Leinster's victory over Munster is overshadowed by an allegation involving Coombes.

TG4's broadcast of the Dublin Marathon encountered technical issues.

BreakingNews.ie: TG4 overcomes run of bad luck at Dublin Marathon as Manchester United hit…

TG4's coverage of the Dublin Marathon faced technical issues, paralleling Manchester United's recent struggles.

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