Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

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. #MICHEL BARNIER: The EU’s chief Brexit negotiator will visit Dublin today ahead of a summit of EU leaders in Brussels on Wednesday.

2. #RESIGNED: US President Donald Trump’s Homeland Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen has left her post, ending a difficult relationship with the US leader. 

3. #OMBUDSMAN: The Children’s Ombudsman has criticised the HSE and Tusla for failing to coordinate services for children with disabilities living in care.

4. #BARRIER: There have calls for clarity after a PSNI vehicle carrying Commissioner Drew Harris reportedly hit a barrier at Garda HQ in Dublin yesterday. 

5. #AWARD: Irish actor Chris Walley, star of Young Offenders, has taken home an Olivier Award for his role in the West End production of Martin McDonagh’s Lieutenant of Inishmore. 

6. #ARRESTED: Gardaí in Dublin have arrested two men in relation to a stolen vehicle that was driven around a GAA club while a senior hurling game took place yesterday.

7. #TIME’S UP: Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Fearghaíl will likely be unable to keep an expensive watch given to him by a government official while he was visiting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) last year.

8. #PROTESTERS: Defence Minister Paul Kehoe was forced to evacuate his home along with his family, after anti-eviction protesters arrived at his house yesterday afternoon. 

9. #WEATHER: Met Éireann has said today will be mostly cloudy across the country with temperatures between 10 and 15 degrees. 

On the go? You can now listen to the 9 at 9 as an audio bulletin from TheJournal.ie, supported by Volkswagen. Get started by hitting the button below.