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Ian Bailey and partner Jules Thomas, arriving at the Four Courts for his civil action against the State this morning. Mr Bailey is claiming that gardaí tried to frame him for the unsolved murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier in Toormore, Co. Cork in 1996

Further to reports this morning, and at the weekend, that Ian Bailey’s high court action against the State, for damages, could last until Christmas.

It’s been reported that evidence from up to 80 witnesses will be heard.

Briton accused of film-maker’s murder puts Irish police in dock (Ed Vulliamy, The Observer)

Action by journalist Ian Bailey could run to Christmas (Barry Roche, Irish Times)

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Enda Kenny this morning

Taoiseach Enda Kenny was questioned by journalists on his way into a Cabinet meeting this morning about Irish Water.

It followed reports in de papers that the Government is considering introducing a cap of around €300 for water charges for families with adult children – €124 below the €424 charge set to be imposed on those who fail to register for the utility.

From the ‘doorstepping’.

Unidentified journalist: Páraic Gallagher: “Sorry, Taoiseach, you keep saying clarity and confidence for people. Many people say they just won’t pay this. Would the Government consider getting Revenue involved and forcing people to pay?”

Enda Kenny: “The Government will obviously make its decision, a statement, next week. So it’s a case of having listened very carefully to people, having acknowledged that things were not done in our case as the way they should have been.”

VIDEO: Enda Kenny – Government will make a statement to restore clarity and confidence (Newstalk)

Thanks Ruairi Carroll

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For the week that’s in it.

A new series of tv commercials for a well known and usually overpriced black stout that reinforces the greatness of what can be achieved if we choose to defy expectation.

Hic.

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