Updated 22.55pm
NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round-up of today’s news.
IRISH
- Taoiseach Enda Kenny said the treatment of Maíria Cahill is “utterly despicable”.
- A woman has tested negative for Ebola at the Mater Hospital in Dublin.
- Irish Water responded to revelations that staff will be eligible for annual bonuses by stating they absolutely do not have a bonus scheme.
- The funeral of Hassan Khan took place today in Dublin.
- There could be further traffic chaos as truck drivers say they are going to “ramp up” their protests.
- Rory McIlroy is taking time out of golf to prepare for a upcoming trial.
- A 17-year old was arrested in relation to a petrol bomb attack that left three children, including a baby, seriously burned.
- An online training aid for bartenders has been launched which helps them decide when to stop serving intoxicated customers.
- Almost 500 jobs are on the way for Dungloe in County Donegal.
- Larry Mullen and his partner have failed to have legal proceedings against their accountant fast-tracked to the Commercial Court.
- A seven hour standoff between a man and armed gardaí ended with no injuries.
INTERNATIONAL
#UK: Tributes have been pouring in for actress Lynda Bellingham who died yesterday, aged 66.
#GERMANY: Some flights to and from Ireland have been cancelled after Lufthansa pilots go on strike.
#SPAIN: Spanish nurse, Teresa Romero, who contracted Ebola has tested negative for the virus.
#UK: The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge announced the due date of their second baby.
INNOVATION
- Does your dog get stressed out when you leave him? This might help. [Mashable]
- As of today, you can split your Spotify bill five ways.
PARTING SHOT
Can lessons be learned from what Baltimore in the US might do to help with homelessness? [The Atlantic]
First published 9pm
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