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• Government Advances Plans For Public Transport Police Force

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  Gardai have recently carried out patrols on the DART, Luas and eight intercity train routes, including Newbridge, Kildare Town, Monasterevin, and Athy, with calls growing for a dedicated team to monitor public transport.

• After €336K Bike Shed, €1.4m Security Hut And €490k Wall, OPW Had Highest Committee PR Spend In 2024

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• One Person Dead, One Seriously Injured In Early-Morning M50 Crash As Man Arrested At Scene

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• Family And Friends Trusted Far More Than Estate Agents When It Comes To Buying A Home

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• Rape Survivor Speaks Out As 13,000 Sexual Offence Accusations Go Unprosecuted

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• Maynooth University Launches Ireland’s First New School Of Nursing In 20 Years

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