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1. #COURT: The jury was told that Graham Dwyer drew a map for gardaí to find two knives in his office.

2. #SHOOTING: Garda Brian Hanrahan is said to be “on the mend” after he was shot in New Orleans.

3. #NEW TOOLS: The gardaí have unveiled new technology that will allow them to track down offenders.

4. #OWN UP: Health Minister Leo Varadkar plans to introduce a new law that will see medical professionals become legally obliged to admit their mistakes.

5. #ITALY: A policeman who posed as a host on a couchsurfing website has been charged with drugging and raping up to 15 women.

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