News headlines: Two separate shootings in Dublin overnight; Cheers co-stars lead tributes to Kirstie Alley after star dies at age 71

Here are the top stories from Independent.ie this morning.

Murder of Keane Mulready-Woods: Feud criminal was caught on CCTV as he left the house where the teenager was dismembered with a bag

A criminal from Drogheda and a hit man from Dublin spotted near the scene of Keane Mulready-Woods’ murder carrying a sports bag after his murder.

Dublin shootings: Gardaí investigate two separate gun attacks with associate of gang boss ‘Mr Flashy’ shot in Finglas

being Gardai investigation into two separate serious firearms attacks in Dublin. The unrelated incidents in Finglas and Clondalkin occurred about an hour apart and resulted in two injuries, one seriously.

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The population is growing three times faster than the home supply

There is a population growth that is much greater than the new construction pent-up demand that won’t be alleviated unless supply increases “substantially,” according to a new bank report.

Cheers co-stars lead tributes to Kirstie Alley after passing away at age 71

Cheers by Kirstie Alley stars Kelsey Grammer and Rhea Perlman have paid tribute to the late actress, following her death from cancer at the age of 71.

We are being pushed to the ‘breaking point’ by staff shortages – school principal

A principal who put out a call on social media to find a replacement teacher has done so warned Dublin schools are “at breaking point” and said her staff were “drowning” in the midst of a wave of shortages.

Over €163,000 raised for boy mauled by pit bull

The family of the nine-year-old boy who was savagely attacked by a dog in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, are overwhelmed by the level of support shown to them from the community in the city.

Covid and conflict combine to create a ‘perfect storm’ for a global measles explosion

Measles, usually controlled with vaccines, is on the rise worldwide. Last year, there were an estimated nine million cases and 128,000 deaths from the disease worldwide.

Concerns over the death of two adults from an invasive form of Strep A infection as cases rise in children

Two older adults have died in Ireland this year from the invasive form of Strep A infection and an increase has been reported among children, That’s what the HSE said yesterday.

‘A major cause for concern’ – men are outperforming women in shedding the dreaded Covid brick

Women in Ireland are struggling to shed the so-called “Covid stone” they’ve gained during lockdown and restrictions, while men are having more success losing pounds, This is according to a new survey by the Ministry of Health.