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news wrap

Today's top stories in 6 seconds

All of the news, none of the waiting.

WHAT’S THE STORY?

1. #DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: A study has said Ireland’s legal system is failing women at every level and victims are not taken seriously.

2. #VERDICT: The jury in the Ian Bailey case has begun deliberating, with a verdict expected this week, RTÉ reports.

3. #PAPUA NEW GUINEA: A 7.5 magnitude earthquake shook the island today but the threat of a tsunami has now passed.

4. #YOUNG OFFENDERS: St Patrick’s institution will finally close its doors today, almost two years after the decision was announced.

5. #FLIGHT 4U9525: DNA from almost 80 passengers has been found at the Germanwings crash site in the French Alps.

6. #SAVING LIVES: It’s Organ Donation Awareness Week and one baby girl from Cavan is waiting for a new heart to save her life.

Main pic: Models from yesterday’s Irish Hairdressing Oscars – Sasko Lazarov/Photocall Ireland.