The new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Trade and Defence has said that the Occupied Territories Bill will be one of the very first things she will raise with her departmental official. Speaking on RTÉ’s Prime Time last night, Helen McEntee said: “We have made a very clear commitment that we will pass it. It’s just gone through scrutiny, through the Joint Oireachtas Committee. 📲Link in bio for more #rténews | RTÉ News

Significant flooding and hazardous travelling conditions are expected as Met Éireann issues a Status Orange rain warning for three counties tomorrow. The warning will be in effect for Dublin, Wexford and Wicklow from 2pm tomorrow until 11am on Saturday. The Orange rain warning is one of a number of warnings issued by the forecaster, with heavy rain forecast in many parts of the country. Go to link in bio for more | RTÉ News