Morning Briefing: Top stories on Wednesday, May 24
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Good morning everyone. Here's today's briefing from the early crew here on the newsdesk.
Here are the nine stories we are highlighting on the irishexaminer.com home page right now.
The Government has sight of a “significant” volume of space which will reduce the number of refugees sleeping in tents, once protests do not stop the move, sources have said.
: A mother who shares care of her children only tops up her electricity and gas meters when her children are at home, and goes without when they are with their father, just to make sure she still has enough for when they return.
: Exactly 100 years ago today, an Independent Ireland had its first chance to breathe. On May 24, 1923, Frank Aiken, who became chief of staff of the IRA following the death of Liam Lynch a month previously, ordered his soldiers to lay down their weapons.
: Homecare, disability, and addiction services are among organisations “facing collapse” because they cannot recruit staff, a charity conference has heard.
: A Cork estate is being plagued by anti-social behaviour, with cars being broken into and needles being left on the ground, residents have said..
: Boris Johnson is accusing the Cabinet Office of making “bizarre and unacceptable” claims about him .
: The former Leinster man believes Paulie is clearly next in line once Andy Farrell departs.
: I'm slightly obsessed with our white countertops and fear a lifelong stain living forever for everyone to see. But it is hard to let go of products that get the job done.
: Track his activity leading up to his chewing and if you can see a pattern, this will help you to respond before the chewing starts.
It is set to be another glorious day weather-wise, with some early cloud clearing as the morning progresses to leave good sunny spells and temperatures touching the 20C in some parts of Munster.
The roads aren't looking too bad either, though there are some delays on the N25 by Little Island as you approach the city.
Thank you for your continued support and have a great day.
