The St Patrick's Day parade in Dublin has been cancelled, it has been announced.

The Cabinet sub-committee dealing with the coronavirus has decided to cancel the parades in Dublin and Cork in the interest of Public Health.

Employer and union representatives are heading to the Government Buildings for 4pm.

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