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1. #CANCER: People who live in urban areas are more likely to be diagnosed with cancer, according to new research from the National Cancer Registry.

2. #RENT: The average rent in Dublin in the first quarter of this year was €1,454 for a house and €1,306 for an apartment, above its previous peak in 2007, according to the latest Residential Tenancies Board index.

3. #COURTS: A man who savagely punched his ex-girlfriend in the face, fracturing her nose, has been sentenced to two years in prison.

4. #LEAVING CERT: The parents of a student with a learning disability have criticised the State Examinations Commission for denying their son the help they say he needs to do his best in the exams.

5. #DEPRESSION: Most available antidepressants are ineffective, and some may even be unsafe, for children and teenagers with major depression, a new study has found.

6. #SEXTING: At least a quarter of teenagers have admitted to sexting, according to new research.

7. #SITESERV: A bespoke new law to fast-track the commission of inquiry into the sale of IBRC loans where there was a loss of at least €10 million to the taxpayer is due to be passed before the summer.

8. #ISRAEL: Israeli officials have said four people were killed by two Palestinian gunmen, who opened fire at an outdoor market in Tel Aviv, last night.

9. PORT TUNNEL: New speed cameras are today being installed in Dublin’s Port Tunnel. They will measure a driver’s average speed over a distance – the first time such a system has been used in Ireland.