LUNCHTIME BULLETIN: Children’s hospital could face legal challenge while maternity hospital controversy continues

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IRELAND:The Government has been put on notice of possible legal action to stop the development of the new €1bn children’s hospital at the St James’ hospital campus in Dublin. Meanwhile, maternity service users in Ireland are calling on the Sisters of Charity themselves to clarify whether certain medical procedures will be permitted at the new National Maternity Hospital.

IRELAND: Public Expenditure Minister Paschal Donohoe has confirmed the Irish priorities set to be copper-fastened in a key European Council Brexit document this weekend will "underscore" the possibility of a united Ireland border poll taking place in the future.

IRELAND: A 25-year-old man has been charged in Waterford with funding terrorism.

WORLD: A man who sexually assaulted a woman as she slept on a coach in the UK has been jailed.

BUSINESS: It is a good time for mortgage borrowers to look to fix the costs of their home loans, an expert has said after KBC Bank announced cuts to its fixed rates for new and existing customers.

SPORT: "It’s a good renewal, but I’m happy with Vroum Vroum Mag and hoping for a big run," writes Ruby Walsh ahead of today's Punchestown Champion Hurdle.

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SHOWBIZ: Legendary singer Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons have confirmed they will play this year’s Live At The Marquee in Cork on Thursday 6 July.

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