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1. #JUNIOR CERT: 60,000 students are expected to get their results today, with a total of 22,589 As awarded in high level and 21,743 in ordinary level.
2. #NORTH DUBLIN: A man allegedly punched a woman, forced her into the back seat of her car and drove the car off before crashing it in the early hours of this morning.
3. #JOBSTOWN: A major rally is due to take place this evening in solidarity with those water protesters charged in relation to a demonstration in Jobstown, Tallaght, in November 2014.
4. #TAKE THE KETTLE OFF: A boil water notice affecting 46,500 people in Co Mayo has been lifted.
5. #FIRST TIME BUYERS: Simon Coveney has announced that first-time buyers will be entitled to a grant in an attempt to help new buyers grapple with high rent and property prices.
6. #CORKEA: The Swedish homeware store Ikea is looking to open a store in Cork, after opening its first click-and-buy store in Carrickmines this week.
7. #PROJECT EAGLE: The Comptroller and Auditor General’s report on the sale of property in Northern Ireland, known as Project Eagle, is expected to be published today.
8. #GLASS CEILING: The number of women in the Irish workforce is expected to continue to increase significantly over the next few years.
9. #OBAMA’S WITH HER: As Hillary Clinton rests after being diagnosed with pneumonia, Obama renews his support for the Democratic nominee: “This is not me just going through the motions here. I really, really, really want to elect Hillary Clinton.”
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