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1. Justice Minister 'appalled' at Dublin unrest

   The Minister for Justice has said she was "appalled" at the unrest in Dublin yesterday and said that the vast majority of people at the gathering were there with the intent to cause disruption and harm "under a banner of frustration" with Level 5 restrictions.

2. Protests were 'thuggery' and 'an absolute disgrace'

   Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney has said while people have a right to protest, yesterday's protests in Dublin were not legitimate.

3. 13 charged over Dublin city centre protests

   Thirteen people were brought before Dublin District Court last night, charged in connection with protests in Dublin city centre yesterday afternoon.

4. 612 new cases of Covid-19 and 6 further deaths

   There have been six further coronavirus-related deaths and 612 new cases of the disease confirmed to the Department of Health.

5. Schools prepare to welcome students back

   At Scoil Mhuire in Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim, principal Caroline Healy is ready to welcome back pupils from junior infants to second class tomorrow morning.