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Thousands face cancellation of hospital services due to strike INMO general secretary Phil Ní Sheaghdha said her union was open to explore all avenues that would avert a planned strike next week. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill

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Traveller accommodation remains inadequate, says Council of Europe The provision of Traveller accommodation in Ireland remains inadequate with sites still badly located and in poor condition, a Council of Europe committee says in a report. Photograph: Tom Honan

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Special schools struggling to cope as pupils’ needs become more complex Many principals of special schools say they face challenges ensuring sufficient access to essential clinical services such as psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and physiotherapy. Photograph: Getty Images

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London ‘stands ready’ for bilateral talks on avoidance of hard Border in event of no-deal Brexit

Flanagan warns of destabilising effect of Judicial Appointments Bill Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan: “I would like to see the Bill progressed. So would Shane.” Photograph: James Forde

Minister for Justice says Minister for Transport has his ‘boot on his neck’ over Bill

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