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Tuesday 9 June 2026 Dublin: 9°C
The Morning Lead
Crèche shut rooms up to 175 times since October due to staff shortages
Parents with children cared for by centres run by Tigers Childcare say they are consistently informed last minute of room closures, forcing them to seek alternate childcare options.
Nations League
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EXPENSIVE NAP
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Defence Forces
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Investigation
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Nations League
'This shouldn't drag on': Harris urges FAI to 'bring clarity' over Ireland-Israel games
The football association is expected to announce its decision on Thursday.
Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats are tabling motions in the Dáil calling for the game to be called off.
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Obesity
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James Browne
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Defence Forces
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Industrial Action
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The Morning Lead
Crèche shut rooms up to 175 times since October due to staff shortages
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Maternity Care
Rotunda Hospital says its consultants will no longer treat private patients after contracts row
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Hezbollah
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Air defence
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Fire Safety
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Lobby Efforts
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Hospital Violence
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Here's What Happened Today: Monday
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Courts
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Raising them right
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Alberta’s separation bid
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Wild Bees, Wild Bees
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Evening Wrap
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Kaja Kallas
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Decision time
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Green Light
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