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Industrial Action
Unions said Ambulance personnel will provide emergency cover during strike action
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The Daily Poll
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Waterford
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Air monitoring conducted yesterday did not detect elevated asbestos fibre concentrations in the air.
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The Morning Lead
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Councils can then attempt to force owners to sell them - but most go through the commission if an owner objects.
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The Morning Lead
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