MORNING BULLETIN: New Fine Gael leader is likely within weeks, says Simon Coveney

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IRELAND: Simon Coveney has claimed “nothing has changed” with regard to the future of Fine Gael and a new leader is likely to be in place in the coming weeks.

IRELAND: Unions and Government face a collision course in upcoming negotiations over working hours.

IRELAND: There were almost 500 notifiable incidents in HSE hospitals last year, which included deaths, sexual assaults and medical errors.

ANALYSIS: The introduction of a Court of Appeal has seen insurance awards cut and claims dismissed, writes Caroline O’Doherty.

WORLD: A suspected Islamic extremist took drugs and drank alcohol before he took a soldier hostage at Paris' Orly Airport and was shot dead by her fellow patrolmen.

BUSINESS: Jeff Jones, the president of the embattled ride-hailing company Uber, has resigned just six months after taking the job.

SPORT: Andy McEntee’s assessment that both Cork and Meath are a “little fragile” at present was right on the money.

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FEATURES: Esther N McCarthy picks out perfect presents for all the deserving mothers out there, from handmade Atlantic seaweed body butter to supersonic hairdryers and fabulous floral jewellery.

VIRAL: This gas Just Eat order sums up everyone after a long few days of toasting our patron saint.

SHOWBIZ: Adele halted the final show of her Australian tour to chastise a concert worker for telling fans to stop dancing.