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1. #KNIVES OUT Reports in multiple outlets suggest that a group of back-bench Fine Gael TDs have formulated a plan to oust Enda Kenny from the Fine Gael leadership following this year’s budget if he doesn’t give a commitment to quitting before the end of 2016.
2.#KILDARE Gardaí are investigating the circumstances surrounding a single-vehicle motorcycle accident on the M9 motorway which killed a woman in her 40s.
3. #ILLEGAL Tony Blair’s former deputy prime minister John Prescott has said that following the publishing of the Chilcot Inquiry Report he now believes the Iraq war of 2003 was illegal.
4. #APPEAL Gardaí have appealed for information regarding missing Dublin man David Smyth, last seen last Tuesday morning.
5. #HORSEPLAY The Sunday Times reports that Console is investigating whether or not its funds were used to buy a horse for the daughter of former director Patricia Kelly. In a further twist, the same horse was allegedly stolen last week in Co Longford.
6. #WE GO AGAIN Jose Aldo looked very impressive last night as he secured his rematch with Conor McGregor.
7. #A&E Nine hospitals around the country are to have their emergency departments closed per new plans being drawn up by the health service, the Sunday Business Post reports.
8. #BAD FOR YOU An Indian province has slapped a 14.5% tax on junk food.
9. #EU ARMY Are we really heading for the establishment of one?
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