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• Whistleblower Says Harvey Morrison Was Listed As Palliative And Removed From Scoliosis Surgery List

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• Government Moves To Let Gardaí Alert Schools After Domestic Violence Incidents

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  It's aim is to ensure a child’s school will be informed if a domestic violence incident has occurred in the home of the child so there can be extra support made available.

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• Remembrance Service For JoJo Dullard: Parish Marks Three Decades Since Disappearance

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• Local Property Tax Deadline Extended To Wednesday

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• Lawless Rejects Claim He Let Apprenticeship Exam Leak Scandal "Fester"

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