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  British Police said the 44-year-old man was detained on Friday and appeared at Court this morning.

• Irish Citizens Released After Detention By Egyptian Authorities

  People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy is among those released.

• Lucan TD Suggests Parental Fines And PlayStation Seizures To Tackle Youth Antisocial Behaviour

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• Businessman Arrested In Connection To Disappearance Of Annie McCarrick Released Without Charge

  Annie McCarrick was last seen in Dublin in March 1993. She had spent some time studying in Maynooth.

• BREAKING: Shalom Nursing Home In Kilcock No Longer Under Consideration For Refugee Housing

  In a written response issued today, the Department confirmed that while the Shalom Nursing Home on Church Street had previously been considered as a potential location, it is “no longer under consideration.”

• Thou Shalt Not Vape: Sixth-Class Students Face New Confirmation Pledge Not To Smoke Or Vape

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• EXCLUSIVE: Gardaí Advised Local Reps And TDs To Avoid Kilcock Protest Over Agitator Concerns

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