January 29: Today’s top stories in 60 seconds

HSE warning over ‘significant’ rise in measles cases in Europe
The HSE is urging parents to make sure their children are vaccinated against measles following what it described as a “significant” rise in cases in parts of the UK and Europe. It has called on people to take steps to prevent the spread of the virus, including making sure children have an up-to-date MMR vaccine which also protects against mumps and rubella. Director of the National Immunisation Office for the HSE Dr Lucy Jessop said the virus can spread quickly between people who are not vaccinated, and it can potentially be serious – particularly for babies and vulnerable groups.
RTÉ

Top earners list: Tubridy earned over half a million euro in his last full year working for RTÉ
RTÉ has released its list of the broadcaster’s highest paid presenters for 2022. Ryan Tubridy remains top of the list in what was his last full year at the national broadcaster. It had been expected that the list of high earners would be published last week. RTÉ Deputy Director General Adrian Lynch said that RTÉ remains committed to ensuring that no presenter is paid more than its Director General Kevin Bakhurst, who is currently paid €250,000. That commitment will put pressure on the contracts of Joe Duffy, Claire Byrne, and Miriam O’Callaghan.
The Journal

Burglar who robbed homes and vehicles in three day bender caught after tip-off from sister
A Belfast man was caught following a burglary spree on the north coast after being stopped by his sister. Paul Patterson pleaded guilty to the last two charges on the indictment at Antrim Crown Court on Friday. The 32-year-old, from Runymede Parade in south Belfast but now with an address c/o Maghaberry Prison, admitted burglary and having criminal property, as well as receiving stolen goods, theft, assaulting a police officer and possessing class A and C drugs. All the offences were committed over three days in October 2022.
Independent.ie

Holly Cairns forced to close Bandon constituency office over security concerns
Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has been forced to close her Bandon constituency office permanently due to security concerns, the Irish Examiner can reveal. The Cork South West TD, who previously had an online stalker turn up at her home, said the decision to shut the office was taken following a security review and consultations with her team.
The Irish Examiner

Iran denies involvement in drone strike that killed three US troops
Iran denies it was involved in the drone attack which killed three US troops and injured 34 on a US base in Jordan, near the Syria border. US President Joe Biden said the attack had been carried out by Iran-backed militant groups operating in Syria and Iraq. “We shall respond,” he said at a campaign event in South Carolina on Sunday. It is the first time US soldiers have been killed by strikes in the region after Hamas’s 7 October attack on Israel sparked the war in Gaza. US media report the attack was on Tower 22, in north-east Jordan. It has sparked fears of an escalation in the conflict in the region.
BBC News

Disposable vapes to be banned over concerns of sharp increase in children’s use
Rishi Sunak has announced plans to ban disposable vapes in a bid to crack down on their use among children. The prime minister is also set to unveil new powers to restrict vape flavours as a means to make them less appealing to children. The Scotland and Wales governments will also ban single-use vapes.
Sky News

Today’s forecast
Rain, drizzle and mist will linger across eastern and southern counties for a time today with the chance of locally wintry falls over higher ground during the morning. Elsewhere, it will be a dry day with bright or sunny spells. Rather cold with highest temperatures of just 5 to 8 degrees in light to moderate northerly winds, quite brisk however along the East Coast. Tonight will be dry and mostly clear but with frost and icy patches. Cold with lowest temperatures of -3 to +2 degrees in light northwesterly winds.
Met Éireann