Here's What Happened Today: Monday

A potential ‘all island’ inquiry in to IRA sexual abuse, Leinster House evacuated, a child shot dead by a police officer in the US — and ‘Spar Guy’ speaks out.

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

Schoolgirl Paris Curtis, 7, from Cork Street, Dublin, unveils An Post's new Christmas stamp at the GPO. Source: Brian Lawless

IRELAND

The Government is considering an all-island inquiry into sexual abuse by members of the Republican movement.
There was an evacuation at Leinster House, due to a power surge.
A mapping worker was rescued from a Kerry cliff.
Dublin water protesters were back in court.
An ex-Garda working as a PI was fined for breaching data laws.
Another council voted to abolish water charges.
There was a renewed appeal for a missing teenager.
More details emerged about the Carrauntoohil cross robbery.
The man behind the ’Spar Guy‘ Facebook status has spoken out.
Oh – and Bosco is back.

WORLD

AP / Press Association Images ... Cleveland police Deputy Chief Ed Tomba, right, and Chief Calvin Wiliams. AP / Press Association Images ... Cleveland police Deputy Chief Ed Tomba, right, and Chief Calvin Wiliams. / Press Association Images ... Cleveland police Deputy Chief Ed Tomba, right, and Chief Calvin Wiliams.

#SHOOTING: A 12-year-old boy has been shot and killed in Cleveland after brandishing what turned out to be a fake gun.

#AUSTRALIA: A mother in Sydney has been charged with attempted murder after her baby was found in a drain.

#HONG KONG: A British banker accused of two brutal murders has been declared fit to stand trial.

INNOVATION

The European Parliament wants to break up Google — but is that even possible?
And — like loud music? Here’s how to listen to it on your headphones without hurting yourself. [Huffington Post]

PARTING SHOT

This entrancing site shows taxi traffic between Manhattan and JFK/LaGuardia airports during the festive period last year. We can’t stop looking.

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