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Diplomatic Mission
Rubio tells Munich Security Conference UN has played 'no role' in resolving world's conflicts
Rubio’s speech this year was much more conciliatory in tone than Vance’s diatribe last year and said that the US and Europe should work together.
Helen McEntee
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Weather Warnings
Status Yellow rain and snow warnings in place for nine counties
Today's news
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SPOTLIGHT

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late to the party
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blades of glory
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News Fix
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Boycott
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good news
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tattoo or not tattoo
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Shock
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All Square
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Helen McEntee
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Helen McEntee, who is also Defence Minister, was speaking to The Journal today in Munich as she attended meetings.
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Hot school meals
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investigates

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Residential Care
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Missing in Care
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Tense
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The Morning Lead
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