Morning Report: The day’s lead stories

Good morning. Here’s a look at the top stories you need to know, in the Irish Examiner’s Morning Report.

1. Over and out:

Outspoken radio presenter Neil Prendeville is leaving 96FM after 25 years to join its main rival Cork’s RedFM. Make sure to pick up a copy of today's Irish Examiner to read the exclusive interview in full.

2. Government pressure:

The government is under pressure to investigate a dossier of alleged malpractice in An Garda Síochána, amid calls for Minister Shatter to resign over his handling of the GSOC and whistleblowing controversies.

3. Ukrainian conflict:

Violent clashes between protestors and police are continuing in the Ukrainian capital Kiev, despite a truce being reached.

4. Swine-flu

A patient at Cork University Hospital has been diagnosed with the H1N1 swine flu virus, it has been confirmed.

5. Reggie Corrigan:

Former Leinster and Ireland rugby player Reggie Corrigan has begun an unfair dismissal action against the Leinster branch of the IRFU.

6. Stolen van:

Four men have been arrested after a stolen Eircom van collided with a number of other vehicles in Dublin last night, leaving three people injured.

7. Bowie’s Brits:

David Bowie last night became the oldest Brit award winner while Arctic Monkeys claimed the best British group award for the third time.