<p>KRW Law has made the request on behalf of 13 mother and baby home survivors – seven from the Republic of Ireland and six from Northern Ireland – for an international investigation into alleged systematic abuses and the failure of State agencies to protect the rights of individuals. Picture: Laura Hutton/RollingNews.ie</p>

NEWS

International Criminal Court asked to investigate mother and baby homes, Magdalene Laundries and industrial schools

Belfast legal firm seeking preliminary examination into whether the institutional abuse exposed in recent State-commissioned reports and inquiries amounted to 'crimes against humanity'

<p>Scoil Bhríde in Rathcormac: The deteriorating situation means the school may be forced to close, but a majority of parents have already decided to keep their children at home. </p>

MUNSTER

North Cork Covid outbreak: Hundreds of parents keep children out of school

A serious outbreak of the virus has been detected at Scoil Bhríde in Rathcormac, with the board of management confirming there are cases in 'all class levels' among pupils and staff

<p>Elaine Loughlin: 'Many in the party feel they are now on borrowed time and, with Sinn Féin on the rise, a stint in opposition is inevitable.'</p>

COMMENT-ANALYSIS

Elaine Loughlin: Is Fine Gael facing an exodus of senior TDs?

As well as expected retirements, party sources speculate that the likes of Leo Varadkar, Simon Coveney and Paschal Donohoe could follow Eoghan Murphy in leaving politics

Ripping right past the password

NEWS

HSE 'functioning like it did in the 1970s after cyberattack'

Dáil to vote on stamp duty hike to stop cuckoo funds buying up family homes

POLITICS

Dáil to vote on stamp duty hike to stop cuckoo funds buying up family homes

Starter Homes: This Wuthering Heights is a world away from the dark moors of the Bronte novel

RESIDENTIAL

Starter Homes: This Wuthering Heights is a world away from the dark moors of the Bronte novel

Launch of A Season of Sundays 2020

GAA

‘That made my job more difficult’: Paul Galvin on Davy Fitzgerald’s ‘interference’ in Wexford football

Glass of light beer.

Relationships

Learner Dad: It’s time to pause and accept how lucky we are to have kids

10 books to buy now that bookshops are open again

CULTURE

10 books to buy now that bookshops are open again

News

Garda stock

Three arrested following 'significant search operation targeting dissident republican activity'

The operation involved the searches of a number of premises in Cavan

Trump Impeachment

US Senate passes resolution to reaffirm support of Good Friday Agreement

Almost 1,000 councillors to get €8k a year pay rise

Almost 1,000 councillors to get €8k a year pay rise

Irish government cabinet meeting

Redress scheme for mother and baby home survivors delayed by large number of submissions

sport

PGA Championship - Preview Day 1

Shane Lowry: ‘Golf is a funny game. You’re only one week away from greatness’

The Open champion was familiarising himself with the Ocean Course at Kiawah Island for the first time on Monday

PGA Championship - Final Round

Kiawah tales: David Feherty on the ‘War by the Shore’ Ryder Cup and Rory McIlroy’s glory

Limerick and Sligo tips: Not Available set to reward patient punters

Limerick and Sligo tips: Not Available set to reward patient punters

Barnsley v Swansea City - Sky Bet Championship Play-off Semi Final 1st Leg

Andre Ayew gives Swansea the advantage after first leg against Barnsley

Lifestyle

Quiz: Test your Eurovision knowledge with these questions

Quiz: Test your Eurovision knowledge with these questions

Do you pride yourself on being an expert on the Eurovision? Put your knowledge to the test, and see if you have what it takes to claim dix points

lemon drizzle cake

How to make the perfect lemon drizzle cake and the common mistakes to avoid

Race against time: Fighting to find a cure for 10-year-old Eve's progressive vision loss

Race against time: Fighting to find a cure for 10-year-old Eve's progressive vision loss

10 things to do to help children be more eco-friendly

10 things to do to help children be more eco-friendly

Puzzles hub

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Business

Aoife McDermott celebrates 24/4/2021

Sale of 14% stake in Six Nations to be reviewed by competition watchdog

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission will investigate the proposal by the Six Nations – which is owned by the British, Irish, French, and Italian rugby unions – to sell a 14% stake in the tournament series to investment fund giant CVC Partners

Ryanair comments on Norwegian

Ryanair says recovery already under way with bookings building strongly

Ryanair says recovery on way thanks to vaccines after plunging to €815m loss during Covid crisis

Ryanair says recovery on way thanks to vaccines after plunging to €815m loss during Covid crisis

Bank staff have more trust in their employers — but the views of the public have hardened

Bank staff have more trust in their employers — but the views of the public have hardened

Property

wine with candle and buildings

Plans lodged to convert rooftop of multi-storey car park into restaurant

If approved, the multi-storey car park, located on Trinity Street in Dublin, would also host an art space, cinema and concert venue.

Former Cork coastguard station comes up for sale for €850,000

Former Cork coastguard station comes up for sale for €850,000

Salmon on the Ettrick

Donal Hickey: Farmers join up to protect section of Caha river

Balcony design of modern urban residential buildings, with high-rise buildings outside, sunlight shining into the balcony

Why rock-loving plants thrive on city balconies and window sills

Viewpoints

Stock house building

Conor Sheehan: I do not want an investment, I want a home I can call my own

If the Government really wants to solve the housing crisis, then they need a clean break from the private developer-led approach that has so obviously failed.

BRITAIN-HEALTH-VIRUS

Ireland has a choice to make in how we respond to the Indian variant of Covid-19

From passports to driving tests, Covid-19's impact on public services will continue to be felt

From passports to driving tests, Covid-19's impact on public services will continue to be felt

Symbol for women's quota. Hand turns a dice and changes the expression of "men's quota" to "women's quota".

Gender quotas in Dáil Éireann: for and against

our columnists

Fergus Finlay: Edwin Poots may be the DUP's last chance to prove Charles Haughey wrong

Terry Prone: I sometimes believe the lies being spread about me on Twitter

Daniel McConnell

Daniel McConnell: Loveless marriage of convenience exposed by O'Gorman's outburst

Joyce Fegan: Will we ever respect women in this country?

World

Royal Tour of Australia - Day Five

Man dies in shark attack on Australia’s east coast

The man, aged in his 50s, had been surfing off Forster, 137 miles north of Sydney, when he was attacked late in the morning, a police statement said

Endangered red wolves born at US zoo

Endangered red wolves born at US zoo

Pfizer coronavirus vaccine

Pfizer jab can be stored in fridge for up to a month – EU medicines regulator

Biden

Biden expresses ‘support’ for ceasefire in Netanyahu call

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Birthday tradition

Diabetes and kids' parties: You can have your cake and eat it

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IMMERSIVE LONGREAD

GAA: Is there still a kick in Kerry's James O’Donoghue?

Following a litany of injuries, can O'Donoghue still play a significant role in Kerry’s resurrection this season – and if so, what sort of role, asks Tony Leen?

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