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Register of interests
Here are the 35 politicians who declared themselves as landlords last year
The latest edition of the Dáil register of interests was published this week.
The Morning Lead
Pressure on security at 40 EU presidency meetings due to clash with Trump visit and sporting events
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Embarrassing blow to Keir Starmer as Greens win by-election - and Reform push Labour into third
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The Daily Poll
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Flares fall-out
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The Morning Lead
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The Journal has obtained exclusive details in regard to the security operations for the EU Presidency, urgent anti drone training for soldiers and a major summit in Dublin.
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Poll: What did you make of How To Get To Heaven From Belfast?
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VOICES

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Baftas racism row
From stage to sporting arenas, we still have far to go
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Domestic violence
When the abuse happens to men
Alison Comyn
Puppy farms, sulky racing, fox hunting and hare coursing
Ireland has a major animal cruelty problem
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Dublin’s soul for sale
The battle to save the city’s nightlife, culture and spaces
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Apology
US men's hockey player 'sorry' for laughing at Trump's 'joke' about gold-winning women's team
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HMP Frankland
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FactCheck
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investigates

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Emergency Arrangements
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Residential Care
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Temple Bar tourist trap pub installs giant St Patrick with a pint, then covers it with a bin bag
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Rain
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Football Flares
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Healthcare
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Havana
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The Daily Poll
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Report
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Louth
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Apology
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the grid
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The Morning Lead
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