March 06: Today’s top stories in 60 seconds

Crumlin hospital warns youngsters getting severe frostbite from ‘laughing gas’ high
Doctors at Children’s Health Ireland at Crumlin have warned youngsters are presenting with severe frostbite injuries after using nitrous oxide – commonly known as laughing gas – to get high. The gas, which is not allowed to be sold for consumption, is commonly used in the catering industry. When consumed by people, it can cause a euphoric effect but also has other negative side effects if the user is exposed for a long period, including memory loss, vitamin B12 depletion, which can lead to brain and nerve damage and balance issues. Because of its use in other industries, nitrous oxide is not a controlled substance. Now, a doctor in Dublin is warning about the other impacts consuming laughing gas can have, including frostbite injuries.
Independent.ie

Fishing crisis may see prices increase and job losses without intervention, says industry
Consumers will be hit with a hike to fish prices unless the State intervenes to tackle a crisis in Irish fishing, the industry has warned. The number of fish being processed by the main plants in Ireland is now at the lowest level ever recorded by the industry, sparking concerns about job losses and rising prices for consumers. Last year, the processing industry suffered a 45% decline in the amount of fish being landed in Irish ports and processed in the country’s biggest plants, based in Killybegs, Co Donegal. That decline has worsened in 2024, according to figures for January and February, the Irish Fish Processors and Exporters Association has warned.
The Irish Examiner

Trump, Biden march toward rematch after Super Tuesday wins
US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump swept to victory in state-wide nominating contests, setting up a historic rematch in November’s presidential election despite low approval ratings for both candidates. Mr Trump won the Republican votes in a dozen states – including delegate-rich California and Texas – brushing aside former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, his lone remaining rival, who no longer has a viable path to the nomination.
RTÉ

Junior doctors in Northern Ireland begin their first ever 24-hour walkout over pay
Junior doctors in Northern Ireland have begun a 24-hour walkout for the first time in a dispute over pay. As of 8am, the doctors have withdrawn their labour from hospitals and GP surgeries. The strike action was called after 97.6% of junior doctors balloted by British Medical Association (BMA) Northern Ireland voted in favour of industrial action. The BMA has said junior doctors’ pay has been reduced by over 30% in the past 16 years.
The Journal 

CEO pay at commercial State bodies including RTÉ likely to be boosted after Government review
Top level executives in commercial State bodies such as RTÉ seem likely to see their pay boosted following a Government decision to review their remuneration. A new Senior Posts Remuneration Committee is to be established by the Government which will look at the pay of commercial State company chiefs as a priority. Legislation to establish the new body will also allow the Minister for Public Expenditure to request it to look at remuneration levels for others in high-level posts across the State sector. However the new committee will not be allowed to look at the pay of Ministers or political office holders, the Government decided.
The Irish Times

Army’s claim that Kate will attend first royal event since surgery is deleted from Ministry of Defence website
The Ministry of Defence has updated its website after earlier claiming that the Princess of Wales will attend Trooping the Colour this summer. The army did not seek approval from Kensington Palace before announcing she would be present at the event on 8 June in text on its website. Her name has now been removed from the event’s description.
Sky News

Haiti PM Ariel Henry in Puerto Rico as gang violence continues
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has landed in Puerto Rico after apparently being unable to return to his country. According to local media, he arrived in the capital San Juan on Tuesday after flying from the US state of New Jersey. For the past few days, Mr Henry’s whereabouts had been unknown following a visit to Kenya. Violence in Haiti has spiralled in his absence – with armed gangs trying to take over the international airport to stop him from landing. Their leader, Jimmy “Barbecue” Chérizier, has demanded the prime minister stand down – warning that the country is headed “straight for a civil war that will lead to genocide” otherwise.
BBC News

Today’s forecast
Rather cloudy today with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, most persistent along western coastal counties and in the southwest and south . The best of the drier and brighter weather in the east and north. Highs of 8 to 12 degrees in a moderate to fresh southeast wind that will be strong at times along coasts. Further outbreaks of rain and drizzle tonight most frequent over the southern half of the country. Elsewhere any rain or drizzle will be patchy and very light with a mix of cloud and clear spells. Some patches of mist will form tonight. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 8 degrees with a moderate or fresh southeast wind.
Met Éireann