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

1. #MCCABE: Cabinet will meet today to discuss establishing a public enquiry into the treatment of Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe.

2. #FLYNN: Michael Flynn, Donald Trump’s national security advisor, has quit following claims he misled the White House over his contacts with Russian officials before his appointment.

3. #THE RENT IS TOO DAMN HIGH: Rents in Dublin are growing at the fastest rate ever according to a new Daft.ie report.

4. #PROJECT BLACK: Staff at some Tesco stores will strike today as a row over pre-1996 contracts for 250 staff continues.

5. #SPECIAL CRIMINAL COURT: A man has been jailed for eight years for making a 500lb bomb at his Louth home.

6. #ELECTION FOOTING: A poll has found that the majority of Irish people are in no mood for another general election.

7. #GALWAY: A four-star Galway hotel will be turned into student accommodation.

8. #STILL GOT IT: The majority of older people are having sex weekly or monthly according to a new survey.

9. #ITALY: An Irishman in Rome to watch the Six Nations match against Italy was arrested after allegedly trying to grab a rifle belonging to a soldier.

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can make sure we can keep reliable, meaningful news open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

Support us Learn More

The 9 at 9 Here’s what you need to know as we start Tuesday.

Making a difference

A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.