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RTE - Tuesday 8th September

Irish 15-year-olds rank first for reading in EU - study

Ireland's 15-year-olds have ranked first for reading, third for science and fourth for mathematics out of the 27 EU countries, in a major international educational study.

Iran says it fired advanced missile at US warships

Iran has threatened the United States with "economic warfare" and said it had fired an advanced missile at US warships, underscoring the risks of further escalation in the war only days after both sides traded blows again.

Rise in child poverty despite growth in average incomes

One in 10 children are deprived of basic necessities as Ireland sees a sharp rise in child poverty despite a strong growth in average incomes, research suggests.

Four dead as Russia and Ukraine resume strikes

Russia resumed strikes on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, shortly after the departure of US peace negotiators, attacking the city with ballistic missiles and killing two people.

Public transport delays after fire in Dublin city centre

Commuters have been warned to expect delays and disruption as Dublin Fire Brigade deals with a fire in a building at the bottom of Grafton Street in the city centre.

Further fuel price measures may be needed, says Taoiseach

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has intimated there may be a need for further measures to help combat the rising prices of petrol and diesel.

Netanyahu denies he was warned about 7 October attacks

Israeli opposition leaders have called Prime Minister Mr Netanyahu unfit to serve after a report that the United Arab Emirates had warned him before the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.

Govt may consider EU competitiveness fund for agriculture

The Minister for Agriculture has hinted that the Government may seek to secure additional funding for farmers through the EU competitiveness funds.

Ireland's only Woman Grandmaster ready for Chess Olympiad

Ireland's first and only Woman Grandmaster is gearing up for the Chess Olympiad in Uzbekistan which gets under way next week.

Independent - Tuesday 8th September

Uniphar posts 7.7pc rise in gross profit as all three divisions deliver growth

European mobile telecoms carriers in talks on satellite-to-mobile venture

Netflix’s Ted Sarandos receives France’s Legion of Honour as Macron courts Hollywood investment

Bust Australian developer Bathla gets stopgap funding as debt crisis lingers

Volkswagen inks deal with Israeli firm to turn factory into defence hub

Number of people with health insurance falls for the first time in six years as prices jump

Total of 2.55 million had health cover up to June, but market may be stagnating

Government is warned that efforts to tackle child poverty are not working as numbers soar

About 200,000 minors now living below poverty line, ESRI figures reveal

People not adequately funding their pensions as cost-of-living crisis bites, survey finds

Lack of knowledge also a factor for people holding off building retirement nest egg

Liquidators and lawyers make hundreds of thousands of euro winding-up electric vehicle battery-maker Xerotech

Ernst & Young paid €350,000 in fees to date for insolvency services

Journal - Tuesday 8th September

Tusla can't say how many foster carers were removed due to complaints or allegations

Data is not centrally collated and the initial figure was deemed an “overcount”.

The FOI Files: The year-long battle for records on Ireland’s promised Wildlife Crime Unit

The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage claimed disclosure could harm wildlife crime investigations and future prosecutions, but the Information Commissioner disagreed.

Irish teenagers top of the class in EU for reading and third for science, major study says

When it comes to reading, Ireland ranks seventh among the 91 countries analysed and top in the EU.

Luas services in Dublin city centre resume with delays after fire on Grafton Street

Dublin Fire Brigade said the fire had been extinguished.

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Dublin city councillors have backed a motion calling for a halt to planned fare increases.

Major delays after lorry and tractor crash on Boyne Valley Bridge

A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene and has since been charged and released.

Paintings worth €9m stolen from Renoir Museum on French Riviera in latest art heist

The mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer said the two thieves stole four works of art, but dropped one as they fled.

Liam and Noel Gallagher unite for UK premiere of Oasis tour documentary

The film follows the band on their reunion tour last year and features the first joint interviews with Noel and Liam in more than 20 years.

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Foster carers quitting, Canada strikes back and a rise in child poverty…

Irish Mirror - Tuesday 8th September

Massive shake up to liquid rules announced for Shannon Airport

Passengers are in for a much smoother security experience

Stevie Wonder announces massive 3Arena 50th anniversary show for iconic record

The legendary isn't She Lovely artist will celebrate 50 years of his landmark album with a special performance

Ryanair passengers on Malta flight left stunned as flight diverts after take-off

The aircraft remained at around 7,000ft as onboard safety checks were carried out after reporting the issue

Irish sprint star Sharlene Mawdsley to return from injury ahead of €8.6million tournament

Mawdsley will run in Italy before lining up in the 400m at the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship in Budapest, which runs from Friday to Sunday

What Big Brother winner and host Brian Dowling is doing now after Irish return

Irish TV presenter Brian Dowling, 48, won the second series of Big Brother in 2001 and has since built a successful career working across a range of mediums

Major Dublin disruption due to fire near Trinity College - live updates

There is significant disruption on Luas and Dublin Bus services due to the incident at the bottom of Grafton Street

Ireland weather: Country braces for unsettled spell as Met Éireann warns of rain, showers and strong winds

Temperatures set to remain below 20C as sunshine gives way to heavy showers, rain and blustery conditions across the country

Saved by a quirk of fate: The last-minute phone call that saved Irish fire chief on 9/11

'It was almost like I didn't deserve to have a story because I was home. I got home to my family on September 12'

Dublin restaurant shut following cockroach infestation issues grovelling apology

The Indian and Nepalese restaurant Diwali, located on South Great George's Street in Dublin, was closed in July