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In our morning lead today The Journal Investigates found that there has been a 330% increase in demand for Female Genital Mutilation treatment in Ireland. Ireland v Japan 3. Ireland’s Tadhg Beirne is free to play against Japan this weekend after his 20-minute red card against New Zealand was rescinded following a disciplinary hearing yesterday evening. Advertisement 4. Democrats scored major victories across the US last night, with decisive wins in New York, key governor races and the passage of a controversial redistricting measure in California aimed at countering Republican gerrymanders in several conservative-led states. 5. At least seven people died and several more were injured after a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky yesterday. Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission 6. Six new people have been appointed to the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. Key milestone wallet 7. The Government wants to introduce a “digital wallet” to store key milestones in people’s lives for easier access. Thornton Hall 8. A former IT worker has been jailed for 15 months for two acts of animal cruelty linked to protests against asylum seeker housing. 9. Matt Cooper appeared to be taken aback on his Today FM show yesterday evening when Fianna Fáil TD Niall Collins revealed that he too has received media training from Ivan Yates. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Support The Journal Sophie Finn Send Tip or Correction Embed this post To embed this post, copy the code below on your site Email “9 at 9: Wednesday”. Recipient's Email Feedback on “9 at 9: Wednesday”. 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Nine at Nine stunning victory Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani elected as New York City's youngest mayor in over a century Big wins for Democrats across US as California votes to redraw districts to counter Republicans 14 mins ago At least seven dead after UPS cargo plane crashes in fireball near Kentucky airport Ireland's Tadhg Beirne free to play against Japan after 20-minute red card rescinded Room to improve Fianna Fáil TD: The government needs to be more ambitious, but I have faith in Micheál Martin InvestigatesFemale Genital Mutilation Over 330% increase in demand for Female Genital Mutilation treatment in Ireland Patricia Devlin BOARD MEMBERS Six new experts and activists appointed to Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission The Last Word Matt Cooper learns on-air that TD Niall Collins also received media training from Ivan Yates Circuit Criminal Court Couple who fraudulently claimed over €114,000 in social welfare payments jailed for 18 months exam papers Possible criminal offences to be investigated in wake of claims of electrician exams cheating Mystery solved in Co Clare after ‘lion like’ animal turns out to be ‘dog with a fresh haircut’ more from us Investigates Money Diaries The Journal TV Journal Media Advertise With Us About FactCheck Our Network FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition more from us TV Listings GAA Fixtures The Video Review Journal Media Advertise With Us Our Network The Journal FactCheck Knowledge Bank Terms & Legal Notices Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition © 2025 Journal Media Ltd Terms of Use Cookies & Privacy Advertising Competition Switch to Desktop Switch to Mobile The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. 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