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1. #ASSAULT: Newly released figures have shown that 5,400 gardaí were assaulted in the line of duty since 2005.
2. #HOSPITALS: Children’s hospitals in Dublin have advised people to stay away this weekend due to “unprecedented demand” for services.
3. #ELECTRIC PICNIC: A “vulnerable” man with a learning disability was put on probation after allowing his bank account to be used in an Electric Picnic tickets scam.
4. #UFC: Conor McGregor will face off tonight in a historic UFC bout at Madison Square Garden for the lightweight title.
5. #AFGHANISTAN: At least four people have died in an explosion at the largest US military base in Afghanistan.
6. #TRUMP: Protests were held in cities across the United States for the third night following the election of Donald Trump as president.
7. #TERMINAL: It’s looking increasingly likely that Dublin Airport will get a third terminal.
8. #COMPLAINTS: RTÉ received 1,302 complaints on the run up to controversial personality Katie Hopkins appearing on the show last night.
9. #SUBSIDY: A new subsidy for middle-income earners to help them pay rent is being considered by Government, according to the Irish Times.
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