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# All Politics Is...

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Why is there a row brewing about bringing back town councils?

Here’s why.

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US council members abstain in a vote about abstaining from votes

No, really.

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May 23rd 2013, 9:52 PM

Clare TD's fury at Fianna Fáil proposal for Limerick "land grab"

The Dáil voted down a proposal from Niall Collins to include some border areas of Co Clare under a new Limerick council.

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May 24th 2012, 2:51 PM