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The HSE has apologised unreservedly for the ‘deficits in care’ which it said culminated in the untimely and tragic death of a 25-year-old woman, Maxine Maguire in February 2017. For more on this our Health Correspondent, Fergal Bowers.

Stephen McCullagh who killed his partner at her home in Lurgan, Co Armagh, in December 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison. Our reporter, Dyane Connor was at Belfast Crown Court.

For the details our Economics and Public Affairs Editor, David Murphy.

A record number of students are sitting the state exams this year. Our reporter Barry Gallagher has been asking students at Saint Aiden's Community School in Tallaght, Dublin for their reaction to the English paper one. And for a full assessment of the first paper, english teacher Conor Murphy from Skibereen Community School in Cork.

Our political correspondent, Barry Lenihan has the latest from Leinster House.

For more on this Pádraig Ó Muirigh, solicitor representng four of the five Springhill families.

A second woman who claims the former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson abused her as a child has begun giving evidence at his trial about how he’s alleged to have raped her. Our Northern Correspondent, Conor Macauley was at the courts.

31 year old Thomas Griffin from Ballyfermot attempted to swim across the Liffey after a reported assault at the War Memorial Gardens in Islandbridge. For the latest our reporter Maggie Doyle.

For more on this Political Correspondent Mícheál Lehane.

The mayor of Kyiv confirmed that six people had been killed and 66 wounded in the capital, while authorities in the city of Dnipro said 12 people died there. Ukraine Correspondent with Radio France Internationale, Emmanuelle Chaze.

That's the main conclusion of a new report from the Society of Actuaries in Ireland. For the details on this Noel Garvey from the Society of Actuaries.

There is an 80% chance of the warming El Niño phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme weather events, according to the World Meteorological Organization. To explain this Alvaro Silva, programme manager at the World Meterological Organisation.

For more John Prenty, Connacht GAA CEO.

Hedgehog conservation Ireland and researchers at University of Galway and University of Oxford are calling on people to take part in a comprehensive count of the hedgehog population. For more Elaine O'Riordan, researcher at the school of Natural scieces at the University of Galway.

Michael O'Toole, Crime and Defence Editor with the Star & the Mirror, reports on a garda investigation into the death of a 21-year-old man in Dublin City centre last night.

Reporter, Laura Whelan outlines the details of the arrest of Fianna Fáil TD, Malcolm Byrne, on suspicion of drink driving.

Beirut-based journalist and author, Rania Abouzeid discusses the expansion of attacks on Lebanon by Israel.

Northern Correspondent, Conor Macauley reports on the latest from the Jeffrey Donaldson trial.

Julian de Spainn, Ard rúnaí Chonradh na Gaeilge, reacts to comments by the Education Minister suggesting no new Irish language secondary schools will be built over the next five years.

Earlier this month 39 MEP's wrote to the European Commission calling for a ban on Alumina exports from the EU to Russia, among them Dutch MEP Bart Groothuis.

The Salvation Army operates in the homeless hub, Houben House on Dublin's Southside and Rachael is joined by the service manager, Anthony Byrne.

Tributes have been paid to Masuma Sohrabi, known locally as Atijafari, who was found dead near an IPAS accommodation centre in Co Galway. For more on this our Regional Reporter, Teresa Mannion.

Graeme McQueen, media relations manager with the DAA, our North West Correspondent, Shane Ó Curraighín on the garda roads policing operatiion taking place throughout the weekend and John Larson, Internal Communications manager with Irish Rail.

The Jeffrey Donaldson trial on historical sex offences hears a letter sent to one of his alleged victims was not an apology for the alleged offences. Our Northern Editor, Vincent Kearney was in court.

To tell us more about these swarms, Grace McCormack, Zoology Professor at the University of Galway.

The EU has imposed 200 million euro fine on the online retailer, Temu for allowing the sale of illegal products, including dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers. Our Work and Technology Correspondent, Brian O'Donovan.

For the latest from the Lebanese capital, Beirut, Jim Muir, Former BBC Middle East Correspondent.

For the latest from Leinster House our Political Correspondent, Micheál Lehane.

The trial of the former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has begun hearing evidence from one of two women who claim they were sexually abused by him when they were children. For more on this our Northern Editor, Vincent Kearney.

For the details Frank Crowley, Professor of Economics at University College Cork.

Events are being held today to mark the 40th anniversary of the official opening of knock airport. Terry Reilly, Former Editor of the Western People detailed the birth of the airport in his 2006 book "On A Wing And A Prayer", he spoke to Rachael.

The company says Electricity bills will increase by 8% and gas bills will increase by 7.7% for residential customers. For more our Agriculture and Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Aengus Cox.

Jon Gambrell, News director for the Gulf and Iran for The Associated Press, tells us whats happening in Lebanon at the moment.

Gabriel Maklouf, Governor of the Central Bank, tells us about the economic implications of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

For an update on the weather this lunchtime, Gerry Murphy, Senior Forecater with Met Eireann. Our reporter Maggie Doyle was in Sandycove in Dublin speaking to people out enjoying the sunshine.

An email was sent to several primary schools in the county with up to 10 schools making the decision to close. Gardaí say they are assessing the credibility of the contents of the email, for the latest our South East Correspondent, Marc O'Driscoll.

Several complaints about advertising have been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority in their latest bullitin. For the details, Orla Twomey, Chief Excutive of the Advertising Standards Authority.

Our Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent, Ailbhe Connelly was at Croke Park.

For more on the weather warning, Met Eireann's Senior Forecaster, Gerry Murphy. After a miserable winter people have been revelling in the sun, our Western Correspondent, Pat McGrath has been speaking to people in Salthill in Galway.

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Helen McEntee.

The HSE has launched new tiered approach to autism assessment and intervention. For the details Adam Harris Founder and CEO of AsIAm, Ireland's Autism Charity.

For the latest, Dr. Wayne Anderson, Director of food Science and Standards at the FSAI.

Social Democrats TD Daniel Ennis and Fine Gael's Sean Kyne were elected in the by- elections for Dublin Central and Galway West at the weekend. Our Political Correspondent, Micheal Lehane has more.

The new series is due to start next month, for more Sean McGooey, freelance sports journalist.

A woman in her 50's has been arrested as part of the investigation into the disappearance and murder of six-year-old Kyran Durnin. For more on this Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent.

For the latest our Political Correspondent, Micheal Lehane.

Holly Cairns, leader of the Social Democrats.

A Papal Encycical is a formal letter ofter used to apply the gospel to contempary issues. For more on this Gina Menzies, Theologian.

The former SNP Chief Exective Peter Murrell has been remanded in custody after pleading guilty to embezzling money from the political party. For the details, Political editor @TheScotsman, Alistair Grant.

The IMF warns that Ireland's resilence can't be taken for granted. For more on this our Work and Technology Correspondent, Brian O'Donovan.