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1. Gardaí search for hit-and-run driver after boy struck by car in Dublin

   Investigators are particularly interested in tracing a grey or silver saloon with a 141-D registration

2. Man remanded in custody after pleading guilty to his grandmother’s manslaughter in Co Cork

   Brian Nnadi Ogbo (38), who has mental health issues, dragged Stella Ejiatu Nnadi down stairs after going into a rage and attacking his mother

3. UN human rights report on Garda pepper spray ‘ill-informed and inaccurate’, Minister says

   Rapporteurs criticised use of strong spray and potential deployment of Tasers

4. Hoxton Hotel says it doesn’t want Yamamori Izakaya to close amid noise row

   Legal case adjourned to allow time for mediation as protesters voice concern over threat to Dublin nightlife

5. Appeal against compulsory purchase and demolition of property near Swords Castle rejected

   Court formally rebuked barrister Angela Heavey over ‘baseless scandalous allegations’ made against a number of public officials

6. ‘Calm, thoughtful’ Supreme Court judge retires, creating one of two pending vacancies

   Elizabeth Dunne notes departure means just two of nine Supreme Court judges are women

7. Woman allegedly abused by seven family members ends ‘3½ months of answering questions’ in court

   The woman, who started giving evidence in October, alleges she was sexually abused by seven family members

8. Temple Bar attack victim’s injuries make identification difficult as gardaí pursue suspects

   Minister and Garda Commissioner say Dublin still a ‘safe city’ in wake of city centre assault

9. Irish public asked to give views on disability payment

   Interested parties asked to share views in advance of network summit in May

10. Legal challenges by asylum seekers triple in three years

    Anticipated surge comes as Department of Justice ramps up decision-making and deportations