BULLETIN: 1,250 requests to access private data; Rape crisis helpline has busiest ever year

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IRELAND: State agencies have made more than 1,250 disclosure requests to access people’s private online information from internet companies over the last five years, new figures show.

IRELAND: A total of 12,855 calls were fielded by the 24-hour service run by the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre – around 48% of which were related to claims of adult rape.

IRELAND: The Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is to discuss needs for border Protestant communities with Grand Secretary of the Orange Lodge.

IRELAND: A private firm has lost a High Court challenge to try and close down a car park operated at the Cliffs of Moher by Clare County Council.

WORLD: Two crew members were wounded after Russia’s coastguard opened fire on and seized three of Ukraine’s vessels on Sunday after a tense standoff in the Black Sea near the Crimean Peninsula, the Ukrainian navy said.

WORLD: Mexico pledged to shore up security near its border with the United States after a peaceful march devolved into chaos when US agents fired tear gas into Mexico to stop some migrants who tried to breach the border.

BUSINESS: Important advice for would-be investors: Everyone is looking for a quick and easy way to wealth and happiness.

SPORT: Johnny Sexton was last night crowned World Rugby Player of the Year on a night of sweeping success for Ireland.

SPORT: Mick McCarthy insists authority not undermined by one-shot deal.

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