The Irish Times reports that both the ASTI and TUI teacher unions are in talks about a possible merger.

Urgent efforts are underway to create space for those seeking refuge in Ireland. According to the Irish Times, Government sources have said hotels which had been due to provide beds to Ukranians in the coming weeks are now being contacted to see if they can host any International protection applicants coming from elsewhere.

The Government has decided to cut the elcrical vehicle (EV) grant to shift in prioritising charging points across the country.

A federal judge has ordered Donald Trump and one of his attorneys to jointly pay nearly $1 million (€920,000) in penalties for pursuing a frivolous lawsuit that accused Hillary Clinton and other perceived enemies of the former president of engaging in racketeering and concocting a vast conspiracy against him.

Hollywood actor, Alec Baldwin, is facing involuntary manslaughter charges over his Rust movie shooting.

 Argos said it arrived at the decision to close its dooes after concluding that the investment required to "develop and modernise" the Irish part of its business was not viable.

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As the first major tennis tournament of the year continues, Andy Murray and Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis played out a classic that went  into the 5th set and didn't finish until after 4am: