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Dublin

Man (51) accused of 'politically' motivated car-punch attack on Michael Healy-Rae denied bail

Anthony Foley made ‘vehement denials’ that he was the man behind the assault on the TD, his solicitor said.

Apology

Ryanair's Michael O'Leary apologises 'unreservedly' after calling some airlines 'high-fare rapists'

Manchester

Burnham vows deeper ties with EU as Martin becomes first foreign leader to visit No 10 North

Dublin

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Apology

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Dublin

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Manchester

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belfast crown court

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United Nations

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investigates

Recent investigations from our team shining a light on how Ireland works

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Tusla can't say how many foster carers were removed due to complaints or allegations

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Seaweed Harvesting

Maritime regulator investigating multiple claims of illegal seaweed harvesting in protected areas

New Drugs

'An arms race': the evolving new synthetic drugs that need fresh methods to detect them

Illegal Wildfires

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