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Child ProtectionTusla struggling to recruit social workers amid large increase in child welfare referrals, CEO says
On The JournalMacroom
Gardaí investigating suspicious discovery of body of 61-year-old man in Co Cork
On The JournalHigh Court
Ryanair apologises to man who was wrongly banned from flying with the airline
On The JournalCharged
Man arrested in connection with Dublin riots to appear in court this afternoon
On The Journalnew medicines
HSE approves seven ‘life-enhancing’ medicines for rare but debilitating conditions
Galway District CourtMan who flew 6kg drone at busy Galway shopping centre prosecuted and fined €5,000
On The Journalwrap up warm
Frosty conditions on the way as weather warnings issued for western and northern counties
Testing the WatersUisce Éireann announces 700 new jobs, including roles in science, engineering and IT
ExtraditionPolice in North arrest man wanted in Republic on suspicion of attempted child sexual exploitation
On The JournalMarch Referendums
'A first step for carers and disabled people': Yes Yes referendum campaign launched today
Measles
Donnelly to tell Cabinet probability of introduction and spread of measles in Ireland is high
There have been increasing numbers of measles cases notified in Europe since the beginning of 2023.
MMR vaccine uptake in Ireland is currently below the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended target uptake.
The HSE is exploring developing a proposal for an MMR catch-up programme in Leaving Cert pupils.
It may also expand to college students.
On The Journalthe morning lead
Greyhound stadiums criticised for promoting races to children and families
People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy said the ‘reality’ of the industry is being hidden from children.
Equal Rights'I got one interview in four years': Blind teacher says getting hired is near impossible
mater-cardMater Private defends card-only payment policy in hospital restaurant despite elderly clientele
Department of FinanceFinance Minister announces interest rate on warehoused tax debt by businesses reduced to 0%
From The 42LGFA
Kerry maintain 100% league record with 13-point win over Cork
Hannah O’Donoghue hit 1-3 as the Kingdom joined Meath and Armagh on three wins from three.
The North
Taoiseach confident Stormont Executive 'is here to last' following talks in Belfast
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who was also at Stormont to mark the restoration of devolution, said “the real work starts now”.
The return of Stormont will see the Treasury release a £3.3 billion package to support under-pressure public services in Northern Ireland.
Sunak said the offer represents “a generous and fair settlement”.
DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson said he will be making the case that the Executive needs resources to "deliver sustainable public finances".
Animal WelfareTwo puppies rescued from bog as Dogs Trust receives over 400 post-Christmas surrender requests
