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GOOD MORNING

The 9 at 9 Grab a coffee, settle down in your new pyjamas and have a read of this morning’s main stories.

EVERY MORNING, TheJournal.ie brings you the stories you need to know as you wake up.

1. #HIQA: An elderly patient at a care home was allegedly discovered lying on the floor of their bedroom covered in urine and faeces, according to information received by Hiqa.

2. #GANGLAND CRIME: Over 8,000 lines of inquiry have been investigated by gardaí since the Kinahan-Hutch feud erupted in February of this year.

3. #REMEMBERING A LIFE: Here are some of Carrie Fisher’s best moments, the actress died yesterday at the age of 60.

4. #UNEXPLAINED: George Michael’s partner who found him dead said ‘everything had been very complicated recently’.

5. #MISSING: Gardaí in Kilkenny are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing the whereabouts of missing 37-year-old Louise Brennan.

6. #EUROPE: Here’s how many criminals are fleeing to Ireland and where they’re coming from.

7. #THE SHOCKING TOOTH: Teenagers in the British Isles drink almost a bathtub full of sugary drinks each year.

8. #BOMB SCARE: Facebook sparked fear and anger among Thailand’s social media users after its safety check feature triggered a false bomb alert in Bangkok.

9. #VACANCIES: The HSE is hosting three open recruitment days for nurses and midwives in Dublin starting from today.