Your Wednesday evening catch-up

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

TOP STORIES

The Taoiseach’s been accused of a cover-up over his refusal to set up a Commission of Investigation on NAMA.

Historic legislation to allow same-sex marriage has been passed by the Dáil.

A transgender student has said he felt like his identity was invisible during his time at an all-girls school.

Health Minister Leo Varadkar has today called for a 20% tax on soft drinks to be introduced in the upcoming Budget.

Taoiseach Enda Kenny today jokingly suggested the General Election may not take place until 2018.

WORLD

Kate and Gerry McCann’s decision to close their Find Madeleine Campaign Twitter account because of online abuse  has been criticised by the mother of snatched toddler Ben Needham.

Russian president Vladimir Putin has  spent his 63rd birthday on the ice, playing hockey with NHL stars against Russian officials and tycoons.