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1. Thousands told to leave Ipas centres by July as ‘no longer entitled’ to live there

   Correspondence issued to 475 families and more than 1,000 single adults with legal right to remain in Ireland

2. MacSharry defends intervention in case of developer jailed for assault on three boys

   The former Fianna Fáil TD’s testimonial said Cathal O’Connor had an ‘impeccable record as a law-abiding citizen’

3. National Lottery: harmless fun or gateway to gambling – and do good causes get much money?

   The lotto operator has clashed with bookmakers by demanding a ban on betting on its draws

4. As Ukrainians prepare to exit Irish hotels, what will become of them and the rooms they leave behind?

   One Killarney hotelier has mixed feelings about ceasing to host Ukrainians as housing for up to 16,000 war refugees is to end

5. Seven Irish activists on Gaza flotilla detained by Israel released in Greece

   Seven Irish citizens are being held by Israel after boats from the flotilla were intercepted in international waters off of Greece

6. Judge criticises ‘disturbing’ testimonial on behalf of man who sexually abused sister

   The 27-year-old was handed a six-year sentence with the final two years suspended on strict conditions

7. Convicted killer allowed on family holiday before sentencing over serious crash

   Derek Moore took the stand and said the opportunity to go on the trip had only arisen recently

8. Suspended sentence for Sligo GAA player who defrauded HSE of €84,000

   Cian Lally (28) made it look like he worked more hours than he did as he ‘wanted to save for house deposit’

9. Man (22) charged with two offences over fatal Edenderry house fire

   Tadgh Farrell (4) and his great-aunt Mary Holt were killed in the blaze last December

10. Invitation issued to bid for €7.3bn MetroLink contract

    Expressions of interest sought for deal to supply trains, tracks and stations and run 19km line