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Dozens of people mistakenly told they had got an apartment in Dublin housing scheme

One woman who received the email in error told The Journal it has played with her “life and emotions”.

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Washington

National Guard shooting suspect worked with US military in Afghanistan

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The Morning Lead

Dozens of people mistakenly told they had got an apartment in Dublin housing scheme

One of the 61 people who received the email in error told The Journal it has played with her "life and emotions"

She and her partner were overjoyed when they thought they had secured an affordable tenancy

The agency took over 24 hours to say the offer had been a mistake - by which point her partner had ended his lease

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Apartment Block

Hong Kong high-rise fire kills 44 as three suspects arrested

The fire spread on bamboo scaffolding and construction netting that had been set up around the exterior of the complex.

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Labour

UK budget: End of two-child benefit cap praised amid criticism of tax-hikes

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CAHIRACON

The State's emergency gas reserve will be stored along the Shannon Estuary in Co Clare

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Courts

Gardaí seized files, phones and computer equipment in raid on Limerick Garda office, trial hears

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donbas

As negotiations to end to the war grind on, Ukraine's army is struggling to hold the front line

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MATERNITY REPORT

Over 40% of women giving birth had caesarean sections last year, HSE says

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Courts

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Brían Gleeson

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Metrolink

Minister: MetroLink objection to delay project by 'months' with 2027 start date now 'a stretch'

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x marks the spot

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Dartmouth Square

We went to Ranelagh to ask about Metrolink. Locals weren't too keen to talk

A last-minute legal challenge in Ranelagh has pitted neighbour against neighbour over the future of Dublin’s long-awaited Metro.

Updated 14 hrs ago

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Femicide in Europe

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Top Form

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Surprise appearance

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flu season

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five year plan

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revival

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INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION

Asylum seekers could pay up to €1,000 per month to live in tented accommodation under new rules

O’Callaghan said Ireland’s population grew by 1.6% last year, which is seven times the EU average.

18 hrs ago

28.7k

Gender Pay Gap

Men working for Dublin City Council earning around 5% more on average than women

19 hrs ago

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Verdict

James Ryan receives three-match ban for red card tackle against South Africa

20 hrs ago

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The Morning Lead

Government spending 'like there’s no tomorrow’ despite ‘predictable budgetary pressures’

Updated 21 hrs ago

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The Daily Poll

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Budget Day

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22 hrs ago

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Job Cuts

HP to cut up to 6,000 jobs around the world due to AI adoption

Updated 23 hrs ago

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record high

Credit union loan books have hit record levels (even surpassing the Celtic Tiger peak)

23 hrs ago

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Investigation

Justice Minister shocked by 'horrific attack' on woman set on fire in Clondalkin

23 hrs ago

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New Zealand

Woman sentenced to life in prison in New Zealand for 'suitcase murders' of her two children

26 Nov

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Bigger and better

Redeveloped RDS will allow Leinster 'do things we have never done before'

26 Nov

6.3k

Irish Book Awards Nominee

Hector Ó hEochagáin: I was sent photos of the word 'loinnir' being tattooed on readers’ skin

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26 Nov

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mica

Government to allow for side-by-side building as amended defective blocks bill goes to Cabinet

26 Nov

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Ukraine

Trump sends Witkoff to Moscow in hopes of finalising Ukraine deal after deadline extension

26 Nov

5.2k

monthly fees

You'll soon be able to exit your mobile and WiFi contract for free if the provider hikes fees

26 Nov

7.8k

Mental Health

Proposed new standards for psychotherapists will 'place the public at great risk'

26 Nov

12.5k

Johnny Sexton

'We're trying to develop our game, but also we've lost 600 caps worth of experience'

26 Nov

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Migration

Government pushes on with 'tough' stance on migration with new rule changes before Cabinet today

26 Nov

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