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news wrap

Today's top stories in 6 seconds

Don’t have time to mull over the news? Here’s everything you need to know.

WHAT’S THE STORY?

Wed 2

1. Government parties are up 5 points in the first poll of the year.

2. Snow across the country left motorists facing treacherous conditions this morning but you also sent us in some stunning photos how beautiful it looks out there.

3. Al Qaeda in Yemen claimed responsibility for the Charlie Hebdo attack.

4. Almost 700 people were arrested for drink driving over the festive period, 13 people were arrested on Christmas Day.

5. An estimated €88 million was collected from parking charges in 2014. [RTÉ]

6. One Fianna Fáil TD thinks Charlie is ‘dreadfully unfair’ saying he ‘feels awfully’ for the Haughey family.

Main pic: Motorists make their way through snowfall in Gortin near Omagh. Niall Carson/PA Wire.