EVERY WEEKDAY EVENING, TheJournal.ie brings you the five stories you need to know as you head out the door.

1. #STILL HERE: Junior Minister John Halligan is still in the government – for now.

2. #DISTURBING: Evidence about alleged sexual abuse and brutal treatment of two children under the age of 10 has been and will continue to be read behind closed doors, the High Court heard today.

3. #DUBLIN BUS: A strike by Dublin Bus drivers has caused major disruption for commuters in the capital.

4. #ASSAULT: Gardaí are investigating a serious assault which occurred on Dublin’s northside yesterday and was caught on video.

5. #INSURANCE: Ireland’s rising motor insurance costs were raised before an Oireachtas committee today.

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