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GOOD MORNING

The 9 at 9 Here’s all the news you need to know this morning

EVERY MORNING, TheJournal.ie brings you all the news you need to know as you start the day.

1. #BREXIT: The Central Bank has made stark predictions for Ireland in the event of a no-deal Brexit, including higher food costs, disrupted supply chains, reduced economic growth and a reduction in Irish exports. 

2.#VENEZUELA: The head of Venezuela’s armed forces has warned of civil war as the US state department has urged its citizens to “strongly consider” leaving the country. 

3. #BORDER CROSSING: The US will today begin forcing asylum applicants to remain in Mexico while their cases are being considered.

4. #CERVICAL CHECK: The HSE have confirmed that a further 1,000 smear retests  are needed after samples expired because of a backlog. 

5. #GARDAÍ: Gardaí are investigating after the body of a female was found on a beach in Co Donegal yesterday by a member of the public.

7. #BUS ÉIREANN: More than 200 complaints have been made against Bus Éireann’s School Transport Scheme between 2011 and 2017, including damage to property and personal injury.

8. #WEATHER:Today will be mostly cloudy with some drizzle and temperatures from 9 to 12 degrees. The rest of the weekend will be colder, with temperatures of 4 to 6 degrees predicted for Saturday night.

9. SHUTDOWN STAND-OFF: The US Senate has blocked dueling bills proposed  to end the longest government shutdown in US history. US President Donald Trump said he would back a “reasonable agreement”, but added that there has to be a wall.

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