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Feeding the homeless: ‘It is upsetting how many children come now’ Rough sleepers set up a row of tents at the Ilac Centre, off Henry Street in Dublin. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw/The Irish Times

A day spent between Dublin’s homeless charities shows a system under severe strain

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Fines and costs will apply to private landlords who illegally increase rents

Budget 2019 will reduce average incomes, ESRI study finds Corporation tax receipts have nearly doubled since 2012 to €8.2 billion and are on course this year to top €10 billion for the first time. Photograph: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Despite pledging to cut taxes, Government’s budget will leave households paying more tax

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Agents say prices on the route have shot up even in areas that had been static

Coombe hospital says it will not be ready for abortion services by January 1st Coombe master Dr Sharon Sheehan has cited issues including the absence of finalised clinical guidelines, models of care and legislation, as well as staff training and resources, for a delay implementing new legislation. Photograph: Alan Betson

GPs express concern over ultrasound access and referral of women to hospitals

Gerry Thornley: Irish provinces will be aware of slip-up history Ulster’s Will Addison scoring their third try against Scarlets at Parc y Scarlets, Wales. Photograph: Ryan Byrne/Inpho

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