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- Court order over images of boys in Kriégel case
The Central Criminal Court has ordered Facebook and Twitter to remove any photographs or any other material identifying the two boys convicted yesterday of the murder of 14-year-old Ana Kriégel. - Possible WRC talks to avert health staff strike action
There are indications that an initiative may be under way in a bid to avert tomorrow's strike by 10,000 health support staff. - Man sentenced to eight years over single-punch attack
A 27-year-old man who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Graham Tobin in a single-punch attack in Co Monaghan last October has been sentenced to eight years in jail. - Govt examining online safety following Kriégel trial
The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that the Government is examining new online safety measures for young people following the pornographic content found on the phone of one the boys convicted of the murder of Ana Kriégel. - Vhi to increase prices by an average of 6%
Vhi has announced an average price increase of 6% across all its plans, which will kick in from 1 August. - Verdict of accidental death over pony and trap crash
An inquest has returned a verdict of accidental death in the case of a couple from the US who died after the pony and trap in which they were travelling went off the road into a ravine in Co Kerry. - Evidence a brief glimpse of 'unique' girl 'full of fun'
Ana Kriégel's favourite hoodie made her easily identifiable when gardaí began retracing her final movements using CCTV. It was black with distinctive white markings on the hood and sleeves - an arrow, a half moon and the words "Witchcraft" on the hood at the back. - Donohoe reiterates Govt's pledge to cut income tax
The Minister for Finance has reiterated the Government's pledge to cut income tax over the next five years. Paschal Donohoe said if the economy continues to grow and the resources are available, it is possible to reduce the standard rate cut off point every year. - Direct Provision centre Hatch Hall to close next month
The Direct Provision Centre Hatch Hall, which is situated in Dublin city centre, will close next month. - Court actions over access to summer education settled
Two High Court actions over the Minister for Education's refusal to allow two young children with complex educational needs to attend school during the summer holidays have been settled. - Third round of voting due in Tory leadership race
Conservative Party MPs will vote again to narrow the field of candidates bidding to lead the party and become the next British prime minister. - Armed patrols in Longford due to public order offences
Gardaí in Longford have set up armed patrols in the town on a daily basis to deal with an outbreak of violence and public order offences between feuding local families. - Right to demand second vote on Brexit deal - Corbyn
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has said a second referendum would need to contain "real choices" for both Leave and Remain voters, as he said any deal should be put to a public vote. - Vincent van Gogh gun sold at auction for €162,500
The revolver with which Vincent van Gogh is believed to have shot himself sold for €162,500 at a Paris auction. - Adidas loses EU bid to extend three-stripe trademark
Adidas has failed in an attempt to broaden trademark protection for its three-stripes symbol in the European Union as rivals seek to muscle into the market for striped shoes and clothing. - Saudi prince 'linked' to Khashoggi murder - UN expert
Evidence suggests Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman and other senior Saudi officials are liable for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a UN rights investigator has said. - Dutch to put four on trial for murder over MH17
Dutch prosecutors are to charge four people with murder over the shooting down of flight MH17 over Ukraine, with a trial due early next year, relatives of the victims has said. - Two boys are guilty of murder - what happens next?
RTÉ's Legal Affairs Correspondent Orla O'Donnell looks at the sentencing principles applying in an "unusual" case. - 73% of people in Ireland trust vaccines - report
Some 73% of people in Ireland trust vaccines, according to new research, with 93% of parents reporting their children have been given a vaccination. - Cop fells suspect with rugby tackle in Australia
An Australian detective interrupted his own news conference to complete a textbook tackle of a man now charged with public nuisance and stalking offences, prompting widespread praise for his sporting skills.
