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The 5 at 5 Five minutes, five stories, five o’clock…

EVERY WEEKDAY EVENING, The Journal brings you the five biggest news stories of the day so far.

1. #NEW TAOISEACH: Taoiseach Simon Harris has received his seal of office from President Michael D Higgins, formalising his election as head of government.

2. #GAZA: Hamas has said it is considering a new framework for a truce proposed during the latest round of negotiations in Cairo.

3. #MEASLES: Two more measles cases have been confirmed in Ireland, bringing the total number of cases so far this year to 13. 

4. #SUPREME COURT: The Supreme Court has ruled that personal injuries awards guidelines voted into force by Ireland’s judges three years ago are legally binding and remain in force.

5. #WET WEATHER: A new fodder transport scheme for livestock farmers has been announced as part of measures to alleviate pressure on the industry amid relentless wet weather.

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