One of the two boys found guilty of murdering Ana Kriègel four years ago is due to appeal his conviction today.
Boy B was just 13-years-old when he lured Ana from her home in Co Kildare to a derelict farmhouse in Lucan, Co Dublin, where his friend killed her.
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Ireland could slide into a 'technical recession' with the Central Bank warning of a 'considerable slowdown' in the economy.
In its latest quarterly economic bulletin it's cutting its growth forecast for the rest of the year and says inflation driven by high energy costs its fuelling uncertainty.
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Officials from the Department of Health will appear before an Oireachtas committee this morning to provide an update on the National Children's Hospital.
Over €1bn has been spent on the project with still 18 months to go before it's expected to be up and running.
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Only 1% of homeowners say they will switch their mortgage this year, despite knowing it would save them money.
A survey from Daft Mortgages has found the average monthly saving is €90.
Those on fixed rate mortgages are also being advised that they won't always face a financial penalty to break out of the deal early.
