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1. #DISASTER: The death toll in the Ecuador earthquake has risen to 413 with more than 2,000 injured.
2. #CORDIAL: Talks between Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil broke up last night and are expected to recommence this morning, a Fine Gael TD said “good progress” was made yesterday.
3. #COURT: A man who admitted causing the death of a two-year-old girl in a hit-and-run in the Phoenix Park last year will be sentenced today.
4. #GANGLAND: A man remains in garda custody this morning, in connection with the murder of father-of-three Noel Duggan in Co Meath last month.
5. #TICK TOCK: It’s taking over a year to get some social housing units ready for new tenants after they’ve been vacated, according to figures obtained by RTÉ.
6. #MADE IN MANHATTAN: Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders go toe-to-toe today in New York’s Democratic primary, both aiming for a “home state” win.
7. #INDAVER: Plans for an incinerator in Cork are to go before An Bord Pleanala again today despite being met with widespread resistance from the community.
8. #OUT THE DOOR: Foreign hospitals will be looking to hire Irish nurses this weekend.
9. #ABSOLUTELY VIAL: This new company is selling bottled Irish rainwater for €12 a pop.
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