MORNING BULLETIN: At least 10 more legal actions over cancer screening scandal; Fever pitch excitement for Ed Sheeran

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IRELAND: At least 10 more women have begun legal actions over the cancer screening controversy as pressure mounts on the Government to launch a full inquiry. Meanwhile, the head of the HSE has refused to take full responsibility for the CervicalCheck scandal.

IRELAND: A solicitor representing another woman who was diagnosed with cancer after receiving an incorrect smear test result believes the scandal is far broader than just cervical screenings.

IRELAND: Children should have their weight screened every year in school because GPs find it difficult to challenge parents on their child’s weight.

IRELAND: He’s on his way — and the weather and economic forecast is looking good. Global superstar Ed Sheeran’s record-breaking nine-concert Irish tour which kicks off in Cork tomorrow could be worth a staggering €185m to the Irish economy.

VIEWS: The altruism of Heide Roche to her adopted home of Kinsale benefited the town and dozens of people in need of shelter.

SPORT: Kerry GAA is set to appoint Maurice O’Meara as a full-time commercial fundraiser in the coming weeks, as the Kingdom step up efforts to generate new revenue streams.

SPORT: The 2018 Champions League final will be contested by Real Madrid and Liverpool after the Reds overcame Roma on aggregate.

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LIFESTYLE: Children’s author Deirdre Sullivan appears at the Towers and Tales festival in Lismore on Saturday. She also works as an SEN teacher, and currently lives in Dublin.

LIFESTYLE: Why is there a picture of a baby on that sign? What’s abortion? Trying to answer these questions can be a nightmare for any parent. Geraldine Kelly, parenting expert with registered charity, One Family, has come up with some helpful age appropriate tips to talk with your child about this most awkward of subjects.

SHOWBIZ: Fans of Coronation Street will have the chance to wander the soap’s famous cobbles as the TV set is opening to the public.