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Garda chief confirms use of Gmail address for official business The Garda has insisted that it is satisfied that “the commissioner’s systems are secure.

Force satisfied Nóirín O’Sullivan’s ‘systems secure and no evidence of compromise’

Eileen Battersby Trevor made the ordinary and familiar, new and shocking
Driver gets suspended sentence over Kilworth road deaths Susan Gleeson of Kilworth, Co Cork who has been given a three-year suspended sentence for dangerous driving causing the death of Cork mother, Geraldine Clancy (58), and her daughter, Louise (22), in December 2015. Photograph: Cork Courts Ltd
  • Crime & Law
  • 18:15

Geraldine (58) and Louise Clancy (22) died when their car ended up in a flooded ditch

  • ‘Our home will never be the same again’
  • Number of learners in fatal crashes falling
  • Car owners ‘should be accountable’ for learners
William Trevor: Writers are outsiders with no place in society William Trevor: “What is important is to take Irish provincialism . . . and to make it universal.” Photograph Brenda Fitzsimons
  • Books
  • 16:26

Obituary: Writer of ‘The Ballroom of Romance’ and novelist made Irish themes universal

  • Writers salute 'a master craftsman'
  • Award-winning writer dies aged 88
Analysis: Pope Francis consistent over absolution for abortion Pope Francis: “I wish to restate as firmly as I can that abortion is a grave sin, since it puts an end to an innocent life.” Photograph: EPA
  • Religion & Beliefs
  • 19:30

Pontiff: ‘Remaining only at the level of the law is equivalent to thwarting faith and mercy’

  • Priests allowed absolve ‘grave sin’ of abortion
Decree banishing Trump’s grandfather from Germany uncovered A letter by the grandfather of US president-elect Donald Trump responding to a  decree ordering the “American citizen and pensioner Friedrich Trump” to leave the area “at the very latest on 1 May . . . or else expect to be deported”. Photograph: Landesarchiv Speyer/AP
  • US
  • 17:59

Royal decree ordered Friedrich Trump to leave after he failed to do military service

  • Hopefuls in the frame for Trump cabinet
Shane Ross says judges should not control judicial appointments Shane Ross said judges should have some input in the process but that the appointments ought to be controlled by independent, lay people.
  • Crime & Law
  • 14:38

Minister makes comments after Chief Justice Susan Denham criticises ‘misrepresentation’

Irish house prices still undervalued, says European Commission The European Commission suggests there is scope for Irish house prices to increase further despite recent gains. Photograph Nick Bradshaw
  • Economy
  • 10:54

Houses undervalued by nearly 15 per cent in 2015, scope for price rises into 2017

Why Gay Byrne is Ireland’s greatest broadcaster Veteran broadcaster Gay Byrne in studio for his Lyric FM programme from which he  is obliged to take a break due  to illness. Photograph: The Irish Times
  • TV, Radio, Web
  • 16:13

He combines a natural genius for broadcasting with ferocious professionalism

Additional Garda resources urged in wake of Maynooth assault The scene where an 18-year-old woman was seriously assaulted on Sunday evening. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins
  • Irish News
  • 15:30

Victim (18) of attack left with severe injuries, fractured eye socket and also dislocated jaw

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May signals cut in UK corporate tax to lowest in G20 group British prime minister Theresa May said she understood business concerns UK could fall off  cliff-edge after Brexit.  Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters
  • Economy
  • 14:26

Move could challenge Ireland’s pre-eminence as Europe’s low tax home for multinationals

  • Brexit transition a key period
  • Hammond faces tricky juggling act
Conor Pope’s Black Friday advice: pricey items offer best bargains To profit  from Black Friday, consumers should eschew cheap-as-chips deals and focus on big-ticket items. Photograph:  Rob Stothard/Getty Images
  • Life & Style
  • 11:42

Buyers beware: some will get good deals. Many will buy stuff they don’t want and can’t afford

Russell Brand’s ‘genderless’ daughter not one of his better ideas “If the part-time activist is to be believed, the child will not be referred to as either male or female and will be brought up as gender neutral.”
  • People
  • 10:30

Broadside: to bring up a child without referring to gender is nonsense

Rory McIlroy sets Monty’s money list record in his sights Rory McIlroy tees off on the 6th hole during day four of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Photo: David Cannon/Getty Images
  • Golf
  • 16:27

The world number two saw his Race to Dubai crown taken off him by Henrik Stenson

  • The grim reality of golf away from the top
  • Fitzpatrick birdies last to secure Dubai victory
Group calls for review into spiralling insurance costs The cost of motor insurance has risen by 66 per cent since January 2011, and by 25 per cent in the 12 months to September 2016. Photograph: Helder Almeida
  • Irish News
  • 17:45

Cost of Insurance Working Group sets out recommendations for Minister for Finance

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President of the European Central Bank Mario Draghi said European unity was more important than ever. Photograph: Frederick Florin/AFP via Getty Draghi calls for European unity in the face of challenges
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ECB president says cohesion being tested by such events as Brexit

Developer Michael O’Flynn: The O’Flynns’ side claim the alleged leaks had a material and depreciative impact on prices achieved by both them and Nama in relation to disposal of assets from 2010-2013. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons O’Flynns’ Nama case gets fast-tracked to Commercial Court
A wedding gift, by any reasonable interpretation, would seem to be a gift to both parties. Photograph: iStock We want to give our son a wedding gift but what about tax?
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  • Denis O’Brien settles action with Topaz buyer over €4.7m

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Ireland’s Robbie Henshaw is injured in the tackle of Sam Cane of New Zealand during the Autumn Test at the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Billy Stickland/Inpho Robbie Henshaw and Johnny Sexton ruled out of Australia clash
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The Ireland duo both received injuries on Saturday while Simon Zebo looks set to play

Jurgen Klinsmann has been sacked as head coach of the United States national team. Photo: Getty Images Jurgen Klinsmann sacked as US head coach
Diego Costa celebrates with Chelsea manager Antonio Conte after their Premier League win over Middlesbrough. Photo: Getty Images Antonio Conte’s Chelsea revolution in full swing
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Culture

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Trevor was a world class writer who looked to the forgotten, the despairing losers, the innocent and the devious

Eyre Square, Galway: the city was selected in July as Ireland’s nominee for European Capital of Culture City of Culture year ‘worth up to €100m’
William Trevor in the Shelbourne Hotel, Dublin. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons A complete gentleman, a master craftsman: writers salute William Trevor
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  • Pigín of Howth book award controversy: three sides of the story

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Brexit

Draghi calls for European unity in the face of challenges

Draghi calls for European unity in the face of challenges ECB president says cohesion being tested by such events as Brexit

Brexit: SDLP publishes 150 questions for NI Executive

Questions about the single market, impact on universities and economic questions

Deal on transition period after Brexit vital for Ireland

Three key points for State from British prime minister’s speech to UK business leaders

US election

US cabinet hopefuls in the frame for Trump seal of approval

US cabinet hopefuls in the frame for Trump seal of approval  President-elect runs rule over aides and contenders for top posts over the weekend

Reality will force Trump to adjust approach, Obama says

Outgoing president does not intend to constantly criticise but reserves right to speak out

Una Mullally: Pro-Trump propaganda shows fakery has gone viral

Fake news was clickbait frivolity until its Orwellian role in the US election race

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