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Riad Bouchaker the man accused of assaulting a care worker and attempting to murder three children on Dublin's Parnell Square is fit to stand trial. Our Legal Affairs Correspondent, Orla O'Donnell has more.

Coco's law is aimed at tackling online harrassment and the circulation of intimate images. Students at Our Lady's of Mercy Secondary School in Drimnagh in Dublin were taught about Coco's Law today. Our Reporter Eleanor Burnhill found out what they thought about it. Assistant Garda Commissioner Catharina Gunne spoke to Rachael about the programme.

For analysis of the latest developments, Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economics.

After the heartache in Prague people are picking themselves up off the ground today. Dr Paul O' Flynn, Sports Psychologist spoke to Rachael about how players motivate themselves to get going again.

The study, by the Irish College of General Partitioners says people are reporting that practices are closed to new patients others say they are facing delays in securing appointments. Dr Diarmuid Quinlan ICGP Medical Director spoke about why there is such a shortage.

Savanah Guthrie said in an emotional interview that she believed her mother Nancy's abduction was a kidnapping for ransom and that the notes demanding payment were most likely genuine. New York based journalist Harriet Alexander has been following the story.

Just hours until kick-off in Prague our Eastern correspondent Samanta Libreri has been speaking to some of the many Irish people on the streets of the Czech Capital. Our reporter Paul O'Flynn gives us the latest live from Prague and Rachael spoke to Colm O'Connell, football coach at O'Connell Secondary School - where Troy Parrot was a student.

Our Crime Correspondent Paul Reynolds has the details

BBC Correspondent Fergal Keane has obtained testimony from people in different parts of Iran. Their names have been changed and other voices have been used in order to protect them.

Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler has announced the extention of a compensation scheme for more than 200 CAMHS patients found to have been exposed to potential harm, following a review of the Child and Adult Mental Health Service in North Kerry, has been extended. Our Southern Editor, Paschal Sheehy has the latest.

The Oireachtas Education committee has been looking into the providion of school meals. Fianna Fáil's Cathal Crowe chairs the committee on education and youth. He joined Rachael.

Ireland's manager Heimir Hallgrimsson became widely known during the 2016 Euro's when as co- manager he guided Iceland to the quarter finals. Jóhann Páll Astvaldsson a sports reporter at RUV- Icelandic National Broadcaster tells us about Iceland's interest in tonight's match.

The Oireachtas Committee on Health has been told that BAM has said it will not meet its 18th substantial completion date of 30th of April for the new National Children's Hospital. Sinn Fein's Heath spokesman, David Cullinane.

For the latest on the situation, Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization - the United Nations specialized agency responsible for the safety, security, and environmental performance of international shipping.

For more on this our Economics and Public Affairs Editor, David Murphy.

Twenty- four years after Ireland last made the World Cup finals our reporter Paul O'Flynn is in Prague speaking with the fans.

Fuel prices on some forecourts have started falling after the government agreed to cut taxes on both diesel and petrol. Our reporter Jennie O'Sullivan spoke to some drivers at a petrol station in Cork city and we get an update from our Consumer Affairs Correspondent, Aengus Cox.

Director of the Royal Irish Academy of Music Deborah Kelleher.

The price of petrol and disel is due to be cut from midnight. Our reporter Barry Gallagher spoke to people in Knocklyon in Dublin about the impact of fuel price increases.

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke.

A report published today by the children's ombudsman highlights myriad problems with the care system. Rachael is joined by the Ombudsman, Dr Niall Muldoon.

A body has been discovered following a fire at the same house where a young boy and his grand-aunt were murdered in Co Offaly last year. For the latest our Midlands Correspondent, Sinéad Hussey.

A giant new planet has been discovered in a study led by a doctorate student from the University of Galway, Chloe Lawlor.

Figures released by the HPRA confirmed that a total of 763,027 dosage units were detained in 2025. For more on this reporter, Dimitri O'Donnell.

Israel says it's continuing to bomb Tehran and its assault on Lebannon has also been continuing, as the death toll there has risen to more then one thousand. For the latest Beirut based journalist, Rania Abouzied.

To tell us whats happening with the price of oil, our Economics and Public Affairs Editor, David Murphy.

Scarlett Faulkner who is from Limerick and is a member of the traveller community, remains in a critical condition at Cork University Hospital after sustaining severe head injuries. Limerick priest, Pat Hogan has been speaking to her family and our Mid-West Correspondent Petula Martyn has been following the story.

Tributes continue to be paid to former RTÉ Sport broadcaster Michael Lyster who has died at the age of 71. Joe Rabbitte, former Galway hurler and rally co-driver for Michael Lyster.

The government is preparing a package of measures to tackle the jump in the price of fuel. For the latest our Political Correspondent, Michael Lehane.

The ferrets, introduced to the island in the 1980's, had been causing extensive damage to bird colomies, including puffins and corncrakes. Claire Barnett, Area Manager with RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) NI which led the project.

The civil case for damages against Gerry Adams brought by Three victims of Provisional IRA bombings in England has been withdrawn. Mark Hennessy, Ireland and Britain Editor of the Irish Times.

Good news on the Irish cancer society's Daffodil Day, survivors will face shorter waits for mortgage protection insurance under new Right to Be Forgotten legislation. Amy Nolan, Director of Clinical Affairs, Irish Cancer Society has the latest.

Dr Stephen Davis from Bray County Wicklow was arrested this morning following an investigation by the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau. Our Crime Correspondent, Paul Reynolds has the details.

We're heading into the 4th week of the US and Israeli war against Iran in the Middle east, a war that has now dragged in most gulf states, and threatens the world economy. For the latest this lunchtime, Journalist Sally Lockwood in Dubai.

Thousands of vaccines are being administered to students in the UK following an outbreak of Meningitis in Kent in which two young people have died. Dr John Cuddihy, the HSE's National Director for Public Health, on the symptoms parents should watch out for.

The New York Times reports today that publishing house Hachette in the US has cancelled the lauch of a popular horror author over suspected A.I. use. Wicklow based author Vanessa Fox O'Loughlin spoke to Áine about how AI is impacting writers.

The new series of reality TV dating show The Bachelorette has been cancelled by the ABC network,following domestic violence allegations against one of its stars, Taylor Frankie Paul. For the latest, Harriet Alexander, Senior features reporter for the Daily Mail.

Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien.

The meeting was supposed to centre around economic competitiveness but the Middle East conflict will inevitably overshadow proceedings. Our Europe Editor, Tony Connelly in Brussels, has the latest.

The house in Bohermeen, Co Meath, was built in 2006 without planning permission. Our North East Correspondent, Laura Hogan reports. Rachael also spoke to the owner of the house, Rose Murray.

Heimir Hallgrimsson has named his squad to face Czechia in next week's World Cup playoff. For the latest our Soccer Correspondent, Tony O'Donoghue.

Property owners had warned that new rental rules, which were introduced earlier this month, would lead to landlords leaving the market. Our Economics and Public Affairs Editor, David Murphy has the latest.