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1. Having to reveal how voluntary contributions are spent is insulting to schools

   The Minister for Education has chosen not to address the funding deficit, which is the essence of governance by distraction

2. Dublin Airport recorded its wettest February ever, with rainfall 255% above average

   Met Éireann analysis shows drier than usual weather in western counties last month, with heaviest rain along east coast

3. Son of JP McManus files new appeal to quash coroner’s cocaine verdict on wife’s death

   Emma McManus died at Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados following a party in December 2020

4. Former Inland Fisheries Ireland chief says governance issues ‘weaponised’ against him

   Francis O’Donnell tells WRC ‘dream job’ turned into ‘an absolute nightmare’ after he suspended chairman’s brother

5. Fifth of secondary schools forced to drop subjects due to teacher shortages, survey finds

   School principals report continuing problems with teacher recruitment and retention

6. Garda suspended for lending man bicycle during pandemic to receive more than €250,000 in damages

   Detective removed from duties for more than three years after he gave bike from a station to older man in his community

7. Growth of disinformation has made RTÉ role and funding vital, says Siptu

   Potential for tensions to come to a head when feasibility study on outsourcing The Late Late Show and Fair City is delivered, union representative says

8. High Court cancels registration of nurse convicted of secretly filming child in changing room

   Nursing board ruled Francisco Javier Valverde Mateo’s offence rendered him permanently unfit to continue practising

9. Garda charged with rape and child cruelty to be tried at Central Criminal Court

   Alleged offences took place at an address in Co Donegal

10. TikTok challenge to DPC privacy breach finding opens before High Court

    Regulator also imposed fine of €530 million on the company