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GOOD MORNING

The 9 at 9 Catch up as you wake up.

EVERY MORNING, TheJournal.ie brings you the stories you need to know as you start your day.

1. WATER WATER EVERYWHERE: The government has revealed how much people will have to pay for their water charges and what will happen if they don’t.

2. #ROADS: A 25-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car in Crumlin, Dublin, this morning and is in serious condition.

3. #ASYLUM SEEKERS: President Michael D Higgins strongly criticised the country’s direct provision accommodation system in a speech, calling it “totally unsatisfactory”.

4. #PRISONS: Twenty-five inmates were locked OUT of Limerick Prison yesterday on returning from court due to a work to rule by prison officers, the Irish Examiner reports.

5. #FOG OFF: It’s still really, really foggy this morning so if you’re driving, slow down and if you’re walking or cycling, make sure everyone can see you.

6. #REJOICE: The Newlands Cross flyover has opened today and people are beside themselves.

7. #DUVET DAYS: There was a huge drop in absenteeism across all industry sectors during the economic crisis.

8. #OH SNOW: A massive snowstorm left at least seven people dead in New York state yesterday and there’s more on the way, BBC reports.

9. #NICE GAFF: The penthouse apartment of drug trafficker John Boy Power in Love/Hate is up for sale.