NEED TO CATCH up? The Journal brings you a round-up of today’s news.

IRELAND

Actors Paul Byrom (Wicked Warlock), Chris Corroon, (Dame Lola) and Aisling Sharkey (Red Riding Hood) at the launch of The Helix Panto today. Leon Farrell Leon Farrell

• Ireland “accepts” the obligation for richer countries to support nations most acutely impacted by climate change, the Taoiseach said in his address at COP26
• A protest in support of pay for student nurses gathered outside Leinster House
• There were 3,726 new Covid cases today – the highest daily figure since January
• Proposed legislation that would cap rent increases to a maximum of 2% will be brought to Cabinet this week
• The Taoiseach said Ireland’s cattle population should “remain stable” after Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue said that cattle could be slaughtered earlier in their lifespan to help reduce methane emissions
• Revenue’s Local Property Tax helpline will now run from 8am-8pm tomorrow and Thursday, in order to facilitate calls in the run-up to the deadline this Sunday.

WORLD

Climate activists from Ocean Rebellion, representing 'oil slicks' protest outside Grangemouth Oil Refinery in Falkirk. Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo

#THE PLANET’S LUNGS: World leaders have issued a multibillion-dollar pledge to end deforestation by 2030, a promise met with scepticism by environmental groups who say more urgent action is needed to save the planet’s lungs.

#AFGHANISTAN: At least 19 people were killed and 50 others injured in an attack on a military hospital in Kabul, the latest assault to rock Afghanistan since the Taliban seized power.

#NZ: New Zealand’s Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has announced that parts of the country will go into a level three lockdown from today.

#LONDON: Two Met police officers have pleaded guilty to sharing photos of the bodies of two murdered sisters on WhatsApp.

PARTING SHOT

‘Six by Nico’ is a fine-dining restaurant opening up this month on Dawson Street in Dublin city – and is inspired by chippers. 

So writes Marie Claire Digby: “The Chipper menu features upmarket, modern interpretations of chips and cheese, scampi, steak pie, fish supper, smoked sausage and deep-fried Mars Bar.”

Take a look for yourself.