Morning briefing — Irish Times
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Heatwave: Ireland hit 27.9C in Co Cork as Britain logged its hottest ever June day; Met Éireann forecasts 25–31C today with a chance of thunderstorms later, especially in the west and northwest. Météo-France issued red heat alerts across most of mainland France.
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Devolved politics: Welsh First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth, speaking in Dublin, urged Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland to coordinate their approach to London to secure equal treatment from the UK government.
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Parnell Square case: The man accused of attempting to murder three children in Dublin last November told Gardaí he was “sick” and rejected suggestions he targeted smaller children; proceedings continue.
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Garda appeal: Gardaí asked anyone in the Republic who believes they were a victim of a criminal act linked to the Presbyterian Church in Ireland to come forward, amid the denomination’s ongoing safeguarding crisis.
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Medical sanction: The High Court cancelled Dr Syed Waqas Ali Bukhari’s registration after he continued to drive following a drink-driving conviction and disqualification; the Medical Council deemed the case among its most serious.
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Refugee accommodation dispute: Receivers over the former Red Cow Ibis (now the 150-room X8 Hotel used for refugees) agreed not to take control pending a High Court hearing, after the operator alleged interference in its management.
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Property and courts: The High Court ordered the arrest of two men occupying a former pub (Ardee House) in Dublin’s Liberties for breaching orders to vacate, with reports of a cafe and social events continuing on site.
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Historic abuse trial: A 79-year-old former sports coach pleaded not guilty to 74 charges involving four girls from the 1970s–80s; one complainant told the court she felt “panic and shame” after an alleged incident.
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Community: Olympian Ciarán Ó Lionáird was remembered in Inchigeela, Co Cork, for his talent and compassion at his funeral; the 38-year-old 2012 1,500m Olympian and 2013 European indoor bronze medallist died on June 9 in Vancouver.