NEED TO CATCH up? The Journal brings you a round-up of today’s news. 

IRELAND

A new mural on the corner of George's Street in Dublin by artists Holly Pereira and Victoria Levins Sam Boal / Rollingnews.ie Sam Boal / Rollingnews.ie / Rollingnews.ie

• Electric Ireland announced increases in electricity and gas prices of 10% and 30%.
• Dr Tony Holohan officially stepped down from his role as chief medical officer after 14 years in the position.
• Passengers at Dublin Airport described their experiences of Aer Lingus’ cancellations.
• Tickets to purchase a ‘Gold Table’ at an upcoming dinner in Australia with Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald are on sale for upwards of €2,000.
• The notice period that landlords must give tenants before evictions are set to rise for tenancies under three years in duration- more than tripling for tenancies less than six months.
• Almost 20% of women who irregularly use walking as a mode of transport cited personal safety concerns. 
• The inquests into the Stardust fire will be held before an independently selected jury, instead of jurors being selected by gardaí as at present. 
• Joshua Allen, son of celebrity chef Rachel Allen, has been sent to prison for another seven months on drugs offences.

THE WORLD

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#EUROPE The World Health Organisation called for urgent efforts from governments and society to prevent the spread of monkeypox.

#UKRAINE The Ukrainian army accused Russia of using incendiary phosphorus munitions on Snake Island just a day after Moscow withdrew its forces from the island.

#RUSSIA The trial of US basketball star and Olympian Brittney Griner, detained in Russia since February, opened today.

PARTING SHOT

It’s been a long ol’ while, but Longitude returned to Marlay Park today to kick off the weekend festival.

Revellers enjoyed the first day of acts despite some unsettled weather – here are some snaps from the festival. (If you’re reading this in your email inbox and can’t view the images, click here.)

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