The Indo marks 20 years of the HSE's existence with this editorial, prompted by the news that the health body chief exec, Bernard Gloster, announced yesterday that he will step down next March. "He has given almost a year’s notice, saying he wants to “bring certainty to the future leadership of the organisation”."
The Dáil saw tributes paid yesterday to the two Donegal teenagers who died in Buncrana at the weekend. The local community is in mourning, and a fundraiser has been launched locally to help cover the funeral costs for the two young boys, Emmanuel Familola and Matt Sibanda.
FInally, Liam Herrick, chief commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) writes in today's Irish Times that, beyond the Occupied Territories Bill, Ireland must prevent economic activity in the illegally occupied territories, or involving Irish companies that might support the illegal actions of the Israeli government.
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Henry Rollins (Black Flag, Rollins Band) remains something of an iconic figure in pop culture, and his spoken word shows are another strand of the visceral fun he exudes as a performer. But Henry is never more charming than as a fan of music, as this story about meeting David Bowie illustrates.