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1. #ÁRAS ATTRACTA: A shocking Prime Time investigation to be broadcast tonight shows elderly, fragile women being hit and kicked in a Mayo nursing home. The HSE and gardaí have each launched investigations.

2. #DANGEROUS DRIVING: The Government has sought legal advice on a potential loophole in penalty points legislation, according to the Irish Independent. The error appeared in legislation introduced earlier this year.

3. #DIRECT PROVISION: Companies are making millions from the provision of accommodation for asylum seekers, The Irish Times reports. Analysis of company records has revealed one company has made €10.3 million from three centres.

4. #TAKE COVER: Met Éireann has issued an orange weather warning across the country this morning with strong winds expected throughout the day.

5. #RIGHT2WATER: Security arrangements around Leinster House will be beefed up ahead of tomorrow’s anti-water charges march, the Irish Independent reports. Extra troops will be brought in, and TDs are being advised not to bring their cars to work.

6. #JOYRIDE: Two gardaí were injured yesterday afternoon after a collision with a stolen car in Co Meath.

7. #DOCTORS: A new survey has revealed that the bullying of junior doctors is ‘endemic’ in Ireland, the Irish Examiner reports.

8. #SHOPPING: Traditionally considered an important day for Christmas shopping, the eighth of December is losing its allure. The Irish Daily Mail reports that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are now important to retailers.

9. #TORTURE: A long-delayed report into the CIA’s brutal interrogation of Al-Qaeda suspects will be released later today. American embassies have been placed on heightened alert.