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• Large Group Of FF TDs Criticise Education Minister Over Handling Of Strike Action By School Staff

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• Garda Commissioner Considers The Use Of Tasers By Frontline Gardaí

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• Fromer GAA Manager Jim Gavin And MEP Billy Kelleher Battle To Become FF's Presidential Candidate

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  Kildare North Fianna Fail TD James Lawless said competition "is good".

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• Kildare TD Martin Heydon To Lead Fine Gael’s Presidential Campaign For Heather Humphreys

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• Tusla Says Contact With Missing Dublin Boy Ended In 2020 As Search Resumes

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