The Briefing - Your Tuesday morning news catch up

Welcome to your Tuesday morning briefing. Let us ensure you’re up to speed on what’s happening and are prepared for the day ahead.

BRIEFING TOP STORY

FINE GAEL VETO WELFARE WATER CHARGE WAIVERS

A bid by Labour to waive water charges for all social welfare recipients was blocked due to fears it would encourage people to refuse job offers, Fine Gael sources insisted.

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IRISH NEWS

HOUSEHOLD WATER CHARGES TO END UP DOWN THE DRAIN

Investigative Correspondent Conor Ryan says water charges will be used to pay off legacy debts incurred by councils through costly overruns, bad practices and contract failures in earlier capital projects.

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DUTCH POLICE HOLD IRISH MAN WANTED BY GARDAI

An Irish man is in custody in Amsterdam this morning after he was detained yesterday on foot of an international arrest warrant.

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WORLD NEWS

DIVER DIES DURING SOUTH KOREA FERRY SEARCH

A civilian diver involved in searches for missing people from the South Korean ferry disaster has died as others helped by better weather and easing ocean currents picked up efforts to retrieve more bodies.

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ONE IN THREE FEAR 'RISE OF THE MACHINES'

More than one in three Britons fear the rise of the machines will threaten the human race, a survey has found.

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SPORT

GAYLE BLOWS LIVERPOOL DREAM AWAY

Dwight Gayle — a man who was playing up front for Stansted three years ago — became the toast of the blue half of Manchester by scoring the goals that put Liverpool’s title challenge on the brink of ruin and left Luis Suarez in tears.

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'DEVASTATED'RODGERS LOOKS TO NEXT SEASON

Manager Brendan Rodgers believes the Barclays Premier League title is beyond Liverpool after they let victory slip away at Crystal Palace, but is determined to put up another strong fight next season.

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BUSINESS

EU: IRISH HOUSE PRICES UNDERVALUED BY 10%

House prices in Ireland are undervalued by more than 10%, according to a study by the EU.

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VIEWPOINTS

TIME TO GIVE YOUTH ITS VOICE

Millions of young people have had their futures stolen by the foolishness of our political and business leaders. At a critical time for our planet, it’s time our youth let their voices be heard, writes David Puttnam.

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SHOWBIZ

REFORMED DRUG DEALER TO APPEAR IN FINAL SERIES OF 'LOVE/HATE

A former drug dealer who has turned his life around is to appear in the upcoming series of "Love/Hate".

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TOP FEATURES

WALKING BACK FROM VARICOSE VEINS TO HAPPINESS

Pauline McCarthy had given up on wearing skirts. But a new procedure to remove varicose veins has transformed her life, says Áilín Quinlan.

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MOST READ RIGHT NOW ...

WIDOW OF DROWNED ANGLER HAS BABY GIRL

The wife of angler Daryl Burke, 30, who drowned after a sudden storm capsized a boat on Lough Ree eight weeks ago, gave birth to the couple’s only daughter on Saturday.

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