The 9 at 9: Tuesday

The 9 at 9 Here’s what’s happening as we start Tuesday.

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

1. #WHELAN DEALIN’: The appointment of former Attorney General Máire Whelan to the Court of Appeal will be discussed at today’s cabinet meeting.

2. #HONEYMOON: The discussion comes as the honeymoon period for new Taoiseach Leo Varadkar comes to a shuddering end.

3. #VACCINE: A vaccine that lowers cholesterol could be available in as little as six years.

4. #PARIS: Four family members of a man who rammed a car loaded with guns into French police yesterday have been arrested.

5. #CLEARWAY: A new campaign may mean those who block footpaths for those in wheelchairs could face fines.

6. #HELP TO BUY: There are fears that a plan to scrap an incentive scheme for first-time buyers could lead to higher property prices.

7. #POOLBEG: Parents are set to meet tonight to discuss the impact of the Poolbeg incinerator.

8. #BEEF: Irish beef has been given a major seal of approval by the US Department of Agriculture.

9. #WATERFORD: A man in his 60s has died after a truck collided with a tractor in Waterford.