Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Lunchtime Fix: 5 things you need to know

Catch up as you refuel.

WHAT’S THE STORY?

1. THE SON OF murdered mother of 10, Jean McConville, says he fears he would be killed by the IRA if he revealed information about who killed her. He said this today a day after Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams was arrested for questioning about her death in 1972.

mcconville-son-relives-ira-ordeal-9-630x413 Undated photo of Jean and three of her children before she went missing in 1972. PA Wire PA Wire

2. FEEL you are paying too much income tax? Finance Minister Michael Noonan reckons he’ll be easing that burden next year – and the Taoiseach mooted possibly lowering the property tax rate…

Shutterstock-113714524 empty pockets empty pockets

3. BUT before that happens, we really, really hope you’re not one of the misfortunes to have been left payday-less by a ‘SEPA holiday’ which affected the payment of some wages through bank accounts today. SEPA-wha’? See here. 

meg elle.com elle.com

4. THE preliminary report on what is known so far about missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has just been published. See more here.

Lai Seng Sin / AP Photo Lai Seng Sin / AP Photo / AP Photo

5. COME here Angela Kerins and Frank Flannery: we want you. The Public Accounts Committee are looking for the power to compel the former Rehab CEOs to face them.

sonicmu / YouTube

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds