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1. #BIN LADEN: It is being reported that members of former al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden’s family are among those who have been killed in a plane crash in the UK.
2. #1916: The first major event of the 1916 commemorations is set to begin today with an event to mark the funeral of O’Donovan Rossa.
3. #TIME OFF: Irish workers are able to accrue holiday pay during long-term sick leave, starting today.
4. #CHINESE VISITORS: A major campaign is set to be launched to encourage more Chinese tourists to visit Ireland.
5. #COURTS: A man that was four times the drink-driving limit when he caused a fatal crash is set to have his sentence reduced.
6. #POC FADA: Irish camogie players have criticised the differences in awards for hurlers and camogie players being offered in an annual GAA skills competition.
7. #MH370: Parts of the airplane debris that may belong to the missing MH370 flight has made its way to Paris, reports RTÉ.
8. #IRISH WATER: The Irish Independent is reporting that water bills could be set for a serious increase if the government wants to keep the utility off of the balance books.
9. #HOLIDAYS: Did you know that before heading off on your holidays you can tell the Department of Foreign Affairs?
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