Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

Despite our politicians making all the right sounds, Ireland’s agricultural emissions will be a major issue in trying to reach targets on climate change, writes Dave Robbins

HOFFS (hot, fit and fifty) are putting middle aged men under pressure. While once it was acceptable to put on a little weight, now it’s all about looking good, says Dave Robbins.

He tends to shy away from too much publicity these days, but Dave Robbins got some sit down time with Christy Moore ahead of his appearance at the Marquee.

Obama’s daughters famously rolled their eyes at their father’s attempts to crack a joke on stage. Dave Robbins knows how Barack feels — his daughter is 10 and already he’s been dubbed an ‘embarrassing dad’. 

A paunch used to be frowned upon but it’s now trending as men bid goodbye to endlessly pumping iron at the gym and embrace their dad bods, writes Dave Robbins.