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GOOD MORNING.

Here’s all the news that you need to know as you start your day. 

Black market

1. Hundres of protected birds of prey are being exported from Ireland every year to boost the Middle East’s lucrative falcon trade.

The Journal Investigates can reveal how vulnerable raptors are being sold and transported to wealthy Gulf countries for use in competitive hunting and racing contests.

7 October 

2. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has once again called for the release of hostages in Gaza, one year on from the 7 October terror attacks in Israel led by militant group Hamas.

The attacks by Hamas resulted in the deaths of 1,205 people, mostly civilians, according to official Israeli figures. More than 240 hostages were taken, 97 of whom remain unaccounted for. 

Housing 

3. A new report has found that national housing asking prices are up 7.5% over the year – the …