NEED TO CATCH up? The Journal brings you a round-up of today’s news.

IRELAND 

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• Verona Murphy has won the first-ever Dáil vote of confidence in a Ceann Comhairle by 96 votes to 71.
• Irish army soldiers are sweeping through land in Kerry today as gardaí begin a massive ground search for any signs of what happened to farmer Michael Gaine.
• The Dáil today heard allegations that female protesters were strip-searched following yesterday’s Mothers Against Genocide protest outside Leinster House at which 11 people were arrested. 
• A man in his 60s has been hospitalised following a serious assault in Dublin 8. 
• The Molly Malone statue will undergo a restoration, including implementing stewards intended to stop the “groping” of the statue.
• Dublin Bay North TD Barry Heneghan has moved his seats in the Dáil chamber. 
• A man in his 50s has died following a single vehicle collision in Co Mayo last night.
• The government has signed off on changes to prevent a jump in the amount of Local Property Tax being paid by the majority of homeowners. 
• Sunny spells seen yesterday look set to continue throughout the week alongside temperature highs of up to 18 degrees, according to Met Éireann.

INTERNATIONAL

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#WAR IN UKRAINE Both Ukraine and Russia have complained to the United States about striking each other’s energy sites today, with Kyiv calling on Washington to strengthen sanctions on Moscow for “violating” agreements made in Saudi Arabia.

#ERUPTION A volcano began erupting in south-western Iceland today, just hours after authorities evacuated a nearby community and the Blue Lagoon spa.

#IRISH CITIZENS Germany is reportedly seeking to deport two Irish citizens for taking part in pro-Palestine protests in Berlin.

PARTING SHOT

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Dalriada School Ballymoney play musical glasses as they warm ahead of competing in the Feis Ceoil Choir.

Today marks the 129th edition of the annual music festival.