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• Faulty Software Update Leaves Thousands Of New Passports At Risk Of Travel Problems

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• Kildare Council Proposes To Relax Rules After Serviced Sites Scheme Fails To Generate Interest

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• Maynooth's Paul Mescal Explains Why He Prefers London Over Dublin Following Backlash

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• European Union Approves Mercosur Trade Deal

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  Uisce Éireann says further temporary closures are expected later this year, with advance notice to be given.

• Revealed: Roof Leaks And Mould Close Classrooms At Curragh Community College - Students To Walk Out

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