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Fri Dec 05 2014 - 17:21

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    Met Éireann issues snow and rain warnings for four counties as Storm Goretti approaches Ireland

    Met Éireann issues snow and rain warnings for four counties as Storm Goretti approaches Ireland

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    Merchant’s Quay: Temporary supervised drug injection facility in Dublin to become permanent

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    Sharp rise in number of asylum seekers voluntarily leaving Ireland in 2025

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    More than 600 disability issues identified in Leinster House accessibility audit

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