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  Tánaiste and Defence Minister Simon Harris is expected to announce the decision to join Security Action for Europe today.

• Man Who Died At His Home Near Lucan Was Stabbed A Number Of Times

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• Naas Mental Health Unit Flagged For Risk Areas Despite Moderate Compliance Results

  Inspectors found the centre to be 86 percent compliant with mental health regulations - slightly above the average for the region.

• New EU Regulation Says Phones Must Survive 45 Drops, Last 7 Years

  The new Ecodesign Regulation means phones must hold at least 800 charges while keeping 80% battery capacity, survive at least 45 drops, and be repairable for up to 7 years.

• Protest Convoy To Loop Around Justice Minister's Constituency Over Citywest Hotel Sale

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  Jim O'Callaghan received approval for the State to buy the facility for 148 million euro last week.

• Taxi Shortage Blamed On "Unrealistic" Wheelchair Vehicle Rules

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• Struggling Families Left Waiting As Social Protection Appeal Times Soar

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• Young Man Dies In Single-Vehicle Crash in Laois

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