Hospitals imposing sugar tax on drinks and snacks is “a good idea”, said Health Minister Leo Varadkar.

Up to €5m of Ian Bailey’s legal costs may go unpaid; A German media outlet fell for a satirical report from Waterford Whispers News; and Michael ‘Babs’ Keating says voting yes is about ensuring fair play for all our children. These are some of the latest and most read news stories on irishexaminer.com this morning.

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