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Ireland's corruption laws date back to Victorian times, but are now getting an overhaul

The new laws will provide for unlimited fines, and jail sentences of up to 10 years if found guilty of corruption.

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Nov 16th 2017, 6:02 PM

Book returned to Tralee Library 67 years late

The borrower avoided a €1,200 fine.

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Dec 2nd 2016, 10:43 PM