Today’s news headlines: Storm Barra leaves almost 40,000 homes and businesses without power as schools and childcare closed in 12 counties

Storm Barra fulfilled predictions as violent winds caused widespread destruction

Storm Barra fulfilled predictions when violent winds caused widespread destruction and flooding, leaving thousands of homes without power.

Failure to protect the climate endangers vital services, warns the report

Climate protection measures are not being taken quickly enough to slow down climate change or to protect essential services from the weather extremes that have already been caused, warns the country’s advisory board.

The Indo Daily – Permission to Speak: Was Nphet Silenced?

The Indo Daily: Permission to Speak: Has NPHET Been Silenced?

Tracey Piggot tells of her shock about the double life of former RTÉ colleague Kieran Creaven as a pedophile

Former RTÉ race host Tracey Piggot said she was completely blind to the Kieran Creaven she knew as a colleague and the convicted pedophile, who is now serving a 10-year sentence for child sexual abuse.

“Half don’t show up for the booster jab” – Taoiseach

Some people may still be given “multiple” appointments for a Covid-19 booster, as it turned out that half of those who were offered a top-up dose last week did not show up.

“It’s very sad … she was a lovely woman” – tribute to RTÉ’s mother Marty Morrissey after her death in an accident

Tributes have been paid after RTÉ sports commentator Marty Morrissey’s mother died in a traffic accident yesterday morning.

“5 VAT on new houses would save buyers € 27,808” – Economist

Lowering sales tax on new homes to 5 percent for owner-occupiers would save them $ 27,808 and help bridge the gap between what buyers can afford and delivery costs, according to a report by economist Jim Power for real estate agent ReMax.

Sinn Féin distances itself from the masked views of the city council

Sinn Féin said the views of one of her councilors who encouraged parents to take part in a protest against the expansion of masking for children in elementary schools were not partisan.

Green Party claims MEPs acted in letters to banks about farmers alone

The Greens have distanced themselves from a former TD and current MEP after he urged banks not to lend young farmers.

Consumers should make informed choices when health insurers bring new systems to market

Health insurance experts said the move to bring so many programs to market will add to the confusion for consumers when it comes to renewing policies. You have been warned to look at the new plans to see if they offer better value than what they currently have.

According to Garda records, one member was found guilty of sexual assault while another was found guilty of dangerous driving resulting in death.

After 19 years at Today FM, the presenter is preparing to hang up her microphone.