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.

news wrap

Lunchtime Fix: 8 things you need to know

Catch up as you refuel.

WHAT’S THE STORY?

1. There was a sharp message from IDA Ireland to Bausch and Lomb’s at-risk workers today – take the pay cut or face a ‘stark reality’.

Shutterstock-179596775 Rock Hard Place Rock Hard Place

2. Some horrific news emerged from India today after two young sisters were found hanged in Katra village. The teenagers had been gang raped and murdered.

PastedImage-412373. Aer Lingus staff have gone ahead with their strike today - and most of the airline's flights have been cancelled.

4. Alex White has confirmed what we've all known for ages - he wants to be the next leader of the Labour party. It's on. 

PastedImage-69377

5. The HSE has confirmed that people who lost their discretionary medical cards before yesterday's announcement will not get them back

Hermione-Granger-Shake-My-Head-Gif

6. We may be looking at some good news (!) in the energy sector. Price experts have welcomed the July date set for the deregulation of the gas market. They say that allowing Bord Gáis to set their own prices will mean better competition.

So, we might be able to get rid of this?

Shutterstock-111076934 Hot Water Bottle Hot Water Bottle

7. Know a baby that was born last year? Is its name Jack or Emily? There's a chance it is as they were, by far, the most popular names of 2013. Very different from the Johns and Marys born 50 years before.

gif names Image created by DataConversion Direct Ltd. Dataconversion Direct Ltd. Dataconversion Direct Ltd.

8. And finally, 2FM have chosen its Miss Personality. We'll leave the commentary on this to DailyEdge.ie here.

PastedImage-64000 @SB_Comms @SB_Comms

Catch up on the rest of today’s stories>

Your Voice
Readers Comments
3
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.