WHAT’S THE STORY? 

1. Well, that was unexpected: John Moran, the Secretary General of the Department of Finance, has resigned.

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2. Mick Wallace TD is seeking legal advice after what he described as Minister Alan Shatter‘s “bizarre” arguments following the Data Protection Commissioner findings.

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3. Dave Mahon, a 43-year-old man accused of murdering Dean Fitzpatrick, the son of his partner, has been sent forward for trial.

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4. Leo Varadkar versus the unions, round 14,243,853: The Transport Minister says he is “pretty sick” of Aer Lingus workers threatening to go on strike.

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5. Snip, snip: The head of the OECD’s Irish desk says the Government should stick to the planned €2 billion cuts in this year’s budget.

6. Irish newspapers are under-reporting how big a role alcohol plays in many deaths, according to a major study.

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