NEED TO CATCH up? TheJournal.ie brings you a round-up of today’s news…

Body piercing artist Marcello Aquilini is pictured showing off his art. Marcello got his first tattoo a week before his 19th birthday and has since lost count how many more he has gotten. His most recent is the one between his eyes. Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland Mark Stedman / Photocall Ireland / Photocall Ireland

IRELAND

• The Data Protection Commissioner said Alan Shatter broke the law, but the Taoiseach and Tánaiste supported him
• Mick Wallace said Shatter should resign, but Shatter stood firm
• Details of the charging system for water were released, with Environment Minister Phil Hogan warning those who don’t pay will suffer lower water pressure
• And here’s how your 30,000 litre-a-year allowance will break down
• TheJournal.ie revealed that Irish troops were exposed to asbestos while serving abroad
• Fianna Fáil said that they were investigating former minister Mary Hanafin
• Gerry Adams said he never threatened the son of Jean McConville
• The head of the PSNI said there was no ‘dark side’ of his force
• An investigation was launched after a baby died at Cavan General Hospital
• An MEP got a visit from the sheriff over his Property Tax
• Details of claims made against dentists were revealed, including one for €40,000
• Dublin city’s new roads layout was unveiled, banning turning right at the Custom House

INTERNATIONAL

Freddie Starr outside his home in Warwickshire after the CPS confirmed that he will not be charged as part of Operation Yewtree due to insufficient evidence. PA Wire / Press Association Images PA Wire / Press Association Images / Press Association Images

#OPERATION YEWTREE: Comedian Freddie Starr will not be prosecuted over allegations of sexual offences, the Crown Prosecution Service said today. Starr had been arrested as part of Operation Yewtree, but the CPS now says there is insufficient evidence.

#KOREA: A diver taking part in the recovery of the sunken Korean ferry died when his air hose became entangled. Lee Gwang-Wook, 53, suffered breathing difficulties after reaching a depth of 25 metres. 39 people remain missing.

#UKRAINE: More than 30 pro-Russian rebels were killed in Ukraine. The bloodshed, which also claimed the lives of four Ukrainian servicemen, came in the eastern city of Slavyansk.

INNOVATION

• The EU has made funding available for this robot, which helps elderly people stay in their own homes. [TheJournal.ie]
• Work in an office? Hate fluorescent tube lighting? Help is on the way. [Geek.com]
• This is the future of the car industry, apparently. And it’s pretty cool. [Jalopnik]

PARTING SHOT

Ever been into an Abercrombie and Fitch store and been intimidated by all the beautiful people? Ever wonder what it’s like working there? A former employee told all to Salon.