Front pages are dominated by the news that a Northern Ireland protocol deal has been secured. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to travel to Northern Ireland later, after negotiating a deal with the EU that he promised would be a "turning point" for the region after years of post-Brexit tensions. Read more on that here.

The Times looks at a new report that shows that the gender pay gap is widest in finance and construction sectors.

Government intends to establish an inquiry into the State’s handling of the Covid-19 crisis by the middle of the year.

New reveals the harsh reality of Roma employment in Ireland.

The Government is "failing to deliver on its commitment to youth mental health", according to the Children's Rights Alliance in its latest annual report.

And finally, Trinity College Dublin Student Union has announced the introduction of a food voucher scheme to support students struggling with food poverty.  Read more on that here.

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George Michael’s  No.1 US single 'Father Figure' is 35 years old this week. The synthesisers get me every time.

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