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Senior ministers are not entertaining suggestions the Taoiseach should boycott the White House this St. Patrick’s Day. Pat Leahy writes the cabinet is expected to sign off on their annual programme at their weekly meeting. Other items on the agenda include the widening of eligibility criteria for homeowners who can qualify for retrofits.

A Cork farmer will allege in the High Court this morning that armed gardaí twice used a Taser on him during the raid of his farm in December 2015, and that he was “unlawfully assaulted and battered and falsely imprisoned” by them.

US president Donald Trump has he’s had a “very good call” with the Democratic governor of Minnesota, following the fatal shooting of a second US citizen in the state by immigration agents that has sparked a fierce backlash.

Dart+ South West has cost the state 35 million euro, without a single shovel in the ground, nor construction even planned for another four years.

Forget your stocks and shares; how about trying to do something positive for the environment, while earning some money from the land? Fiona Reddan has the lowdown on the state’s various tree incentive schemes.

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A selection of top stories from The Irish Times:

• What do teachers think is behind the alarming number of young people denying the holocaust?
• Could hybrid working tackle traffic congestion on routes into Dublin?
• How many special advisors does the government have, and how much do they cost?
• Where can you buy a lunch in Dublin for less than €5?

The Irish Times wants to hear listener feedback on our two news podcasts In The News and Early Edition.

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A selection of top stories from The Irish Times.

• Volodymyr Zelensky had strong words for Europe, and is said to have agreed security guarantees from Donald Trump.
• Desperately needed flood defences in Clontarf on Dublin's north side are delayed again.
• Adults with ADHD tell The Irish Times of their struggles with addiction.
• The health minister criticised dentists who offer Botox.
• An Irishman is on the cusp of breaking the world record for the longest hike barefoot.

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