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Raw sewage being discharged by 38 towns and villages – report The report found that upgrade works are needed to protect four beaches with poor quality bathing water at Clifden, Co Galway; Merrion Strand, Loughshinny; and Sandymount strands in Co Dublin. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien

Ireland is not investing quickly enough in infrastructure to treat waste water, says Environmental Protection Agency

I lied about my criminal record on my Australian visa application. What can I do? Convictions for assault, drugs, or repeat offences for drink driving are taken very seriously in Australia. Photograph: iStock/Getty Images

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After eight years off TV, the irreverent puppets still say ‘mickey’ a lot. And that’s kind of it

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Tickets for RDS Arena show go on sale on Friday, October 26th

Major report on business and law proposes new Cab-type agency The Law Reform Commission report notes that cases connected with the activities of Anglo Irish Bank had led to “important convictions”. Photograph: Bryan O’Brien

Special white-collar crime unit should be set up within DPP’s office, report says

Higgins faces more turbulence over use of Government jet President Michael D Higgins launching his Shared Ireland, Shared Island initiative at Droichead Arts Centre in Drogheda, Co Louth, on Monday. Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire

President ‘welcomes’ PSNI statement seen as challenging his claim of ‘security concerns’

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Man who dismembered friend’s body had previously worked as a butcher Paul Wells snr told gardaí he had not seen Kenneth O’Brien (above) for several days before the 33-year-old went missing. Photograph supplied by the family via An Garda Síochána.

Paul Wells snr described himself as loyal when arrested on suspicion of murder

Structural safety assessments ordered for 30 schools after defects found in Balbriggan The board decided to close Ardgillan Community College in Balbriggan immediately for health and safety reasons, and temporary accommodation is being sourced for 200 students. Photograph: Collins

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The great harm words caused to women can be seen in the Scally CervicalCheck report

Top Uber executive quits after claims of sexual misconduct Cameron Poetzscher: resigned after a report on allegations of sexual misconduct. File photograph: Twitter
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  • 23:11

Cameron Poetzscher said he was ‘rightfully disciplined’ after concerns raised in 2017

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