Here are all the latest headlines this lunchtime...
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Justice Minister Charlie Flannagan has announced Drew Harris as the new Garda Commissioner.
A mother who has been living on a beach in Cork with her nine children says landlords are turning her down because she is on benefits.
Update: Restrictions unavoidable if heatwave continues - Irish Water.
16 injured in crash between double-decker bus and lorry.
Hundreds of new jobs to be created in financial services.
Thousands of Swedes are inserting microchips into themselves – here’s why.
Possible 'animosity' between fans behind decision to move Kildare game to Croke Park
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McDonalds to remove their iconic Sundae ice cream from menus.
The Irish heatwave has given us some serious sunsets over the past few days.
Gemma Collins has landed her own reality TV show and we honestly can’t wait.