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Water utility says future needs ‘cannot be met by fixing leaks’

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Suspect identified as Alek Minassian (25), who is due to appear in court on Tuesday

Scouting Ireland ‘unaware’ of inquiry into child sexual abuse allegation Scout camp. Gardaí are investigating a scout leader who allegedly abused a 12-year-old boy on a camping trip more than three years ago. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons

Chief executive pulls out of an appearance before Oireachtas committee

Cash-strapped RTÉ can no longer afford two orchestras, says report John Wilson, principal of the RTÉ Concert Orchestra, during rehearsals at the National Concert Hall in 2015. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw

State broadcaster ‘should only fund National Concert Orchestra’ - finding

Law to replace Eighth Amendment not subject of vote, says commission Ms Justice Isobel Kennedy: “The Constitution is important. It is the fundamental law of our State. It is your Constitution and only you have the power to change it.”

Referendum Commission urges everyone to vote as it launches information campaign

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One of the freshest, funniest shows on TV absorbs everything jittery about modern Ireland

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With the weather, hopefully, improving, this is a good time to get started

How best to tackle the pressing matter of inheritance tax If you have two children, that means anything above €620,000 will be subject to inheritance tax – formally known as Capital Acquisitions Tax – at 33%. File photograph: Getty Images

Tax-free transfers to children are €310,000, but this is still well shy of pre-crash €542,000

Smoking ban to be extended to outdoor areas where food served Smoking is prohibited in the workplace as well as restaurants, bars, education facilities and public transport. Photograph: Sean Dempsey/PA Wire

Fine Gael Senators have called on the Minister for Health to change legislation

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Too much caffeine in pregnancy 'can cause childhood obesity' The HSE advises that women do not consume more than 200mg of caffeine a day during pregnancy. Photograph: Katie Collins/PA Wire

Norwegian report finds children at higher risk of weight gain if mothers consume caffeine

Schools struggling to hire qualified Irish teachers Minister for Education Richard Bruton said his department had hired more than 5,000 extra teachers in the last two years. Photograph: Dara Mac Donaill

Students may be denied chance to study languages, warn school managers

Michael D Higgins begins US visit with speech to United Nations President Michael D Higgins at the UN headquarters in New York. Photograph: EPA/Andrew Gombert

President will discuss Ireland’s role on climate change and peacebuilding

Leinster can't force Joey Carbery to turn down Ulster Joey Carbery: As Sexton’s heir apparent and with a World Cup in 18 months, Schmidt’s concern is how Carbery can develop as an outhalf given his lack of game time in the role at Leinster. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho

IRFU reportedly gave Leinster an ultimatum to chose between Carbery and Ross Byrne

Decision time coming for Ireland on further European integration As a relatively wealthy state Ireland is likely to end up as a net contributor to any euro zone budget, so opposition to establishing such a budget is understandable

It may be difficult for Ireland to block moves on EU taxation after getting enormous political support on Brexit

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