EVERY MORNING, TheJournal.ie brings you all the news you need to know as you start the day.
1. #HIGH COURT: The Master of the High Court has warned that thousands of people coming through the courts may lose their homes if stronger legal supports are not put in place to help them when they face off against banks and vulture funds.
2. #G7: Tensions are flaring between world leaders ahead of today’s G7 meeting. Traditional US allies have been talking tough over tariffs imposed by President Trump.
3. #RIP: Tributes have been paid to former Fair City and Sons of Anarchy star Alan O’Neill, who has died at the age of 47 (RTÉ reports).
4. #JAILED: Over 2,000 people are still being sent to prison for not paying court fines, according to the Irish Prison Service report due to be published shortly.
5. #WEATHER: It’s going to be another warm weekend, but enjoy the blue skies while they last as thundery showers are on the way.
6. #BORIS: UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has been recorded saying that the UK should not let “the tail to wag the dog” in relation to Brexit and the Northern Ireland issue, and that allowing the agenda to be dictated was “folly”.
7. #MISSING: Gardaí have asked for the public’s help in locating a 16-year-old girl missing for the past two days.
8. #TAYLOR: Irish boxer Katie Taylor yesterday moved to distance herself from the shooting which took place at Bray Boxing Club on Tuesday morning, and hit out at media coverage surrounding the event.
9. #GRENFELL: Four men have been charged by police in London investigating fraud offences linked to Grenfell Tower.
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