The 9 at 9: Thursday

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

EVERY MORNING, TheJournal.ie brings you the stories you need to know as you wake up.

1. #BUS STOPS: The Dublin Bus strike continues today as commuters make alternative plans

2. #LUAS LINE: There’s a power fault on the Luas Green line between Bride’s Glen and Carrickmines

3. #KERRY A man in his sixties has died after being hit by a truck last night

4. APPEAL THE APPLE: The Government voted last night to appeal the Apple tax ruling

5. #HALLIGAN: The Independent TD’s relationship with the government is under strain over services at a Waterford hospital

6. #GARDA HIRE: There are reports that the gardaí will announce a new hire drive later today

7. #TRUMPET: Donald Trump says that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ‘far more’ of a leader than US President Barack Obama

8. #RYAN LOCHTE: The US Swimmer has reportedly been handed a 10-month ban by USA Swimming

9. #IPHONE: The tech company have introduced wireless earphones to the market