The European Commission has warned that Ireland must take “decisive policy action” to address macroeconomic imbalances in the economy. File photograph: Francois Lenoir/ReutersEU warns of dangers facing Irish economy 
Noonan: Government open to support from Independents Minister for Finance Michael Noonan: “Our economy is growing; our public finances are under control. Jobs are being created.” Photograph: The Irish Times
Water use plummeted over fear of charges, data suggestsFigures obtained from Dublin City Council’s engineering department, but applying across Dublin region - which takes in one-third of the State’s population - show water usage was at its peak last September, which was to be the last month of free water. File photograph: Getty Images/iStockphoto
Yanis Varoufakis interview: ‘Anything’s better than austerity’Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis: “The question is if we have compromised our basic principle. And the answer is a big, fat no.” Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters
Detail on assisted human reproduction rules needs work Minister for Health Leo Varadkar: ‘proposing something of a halfway house’ for legislation on assisted human reproduction. Photograph: Colin Keegan/Collins Dublin
British regulator may be key for IAG in Aer Lingus takeover bidThe union Siptu will seek assurances on the future of 1,500 Aer Lingus jobs before deciding whether or not to back the bid. Photograph: Alan Betson/The Irish Times
Harley hearse to carry Irish biker dead to final resting placeMotorbike fanatics are now able to get the ultimate send-off thanks to Massey Bros funeral directors, who have purchased Ireland’s first Harley-Davidson hearse in response to growing demand. Picture shows John Gibson of Massey Bros on a customised Harley-Davidson Electra Glide hearse, with Massey Bros business manager Peter Maguire in front. The hearse will make its debut at the Irish Motorbike & Scooter Show this weekend at the RDS. Photograph: Brenda Fitzsimons/The Irish Times
Alan Kelly questions hard left’s role in Irish societyAlan Kelly: “There are a certain amount of people who believe in not making a contribution to society but allow for taxpayers to fund this indulgence.”
Alan Shatter attacks Leo Varadkar on surrogacy proposalsAlan Shatter: “enormously confused” by the proposals Mr Varadkar announced
Gemma Dwyer recalls life with husband, now murder accused Graham Dwyer. Sitting with her slight body angled toward the judge’s bench, Gemma Dwyer’s eyes never met those of the man she has known for nearly 20 years. Photograph: Cyril Byrne
Misfiring Arsenal punished by Monaco Monaco’s Aymen Abdennour (C) celebrates his team’s second goal against Arsenal . Photo: Getty Images
Fianna Fáil select Jack Chambers to contest general election in Dublin West Fianna Fáil has selected Cllr Jack Chambers to contest the general election in Dublin West. Photograph: Conor McCabe Photography
Families highlight allegations of ongoing abuse in care centresBeaumont Hospital has confirmed that it is conducting an investigation into complaints about the treatment of a man in his 80s.

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