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This is the life-changing robot designed by Trinity College engineers to help Joanne O’Riordan.

IRELAND

• A man was shot in the face after he dropped his child to creche.
• An ambulance broke down on its way to transport a sick baby to hospital.
• The Taoiseach said ministers should not air their concerns in public.
• A Dublin priest was sentenced to seven years in jail for child sex abuse.
• HIQA will assess patient safety culture and the serious incidents at Portlaoise Hospital.
• There were clashes in the city centre before a Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians game.
• A man died and another man is still missing after their boat capsized on Lough Ree.
• A 77-year-old man was charged in relation to the murder of Jean McConville.
• SIPTU voted to support any future strike action at Dublin airport.
• Your #NoMakeupSelfie has raised €475k so far.

WORLD

Items belonging to Kurt Cobain found at the scene of his death. (AP Photo)

#SEATTLE: New photos from the scene of Kurt Cobain’s death were released.

#UKRAINE: Putin plans to have a firework display to mark the Crimean accession.

#MALAYSIAN AIRLINES: The second day of searching has concluded without any sightings of debris in the southern Indian Ocean. [BBC]

INNOVATION

• Would you like your dog to be able to take selfies with your iPad. A masterclass can show him how. [The Guardian]
• Here are some of the best photos of space taken this week. [National Geographic]

PARTING SHOT

This is Liam Caseirio and he is even more popular than Justin Bieber. Here’s why. If you can’t view the pic, click here.

(Image: Down Syndrome Centre/Facebook)

First published 21.00pm

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