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Cormac O'Keefe: State use of controversial spying laws still at ‘astonishing’ levels

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Cormac O'Keefe: State use of controversial spying laws still at ‘astonishing’ levels

Figures indicate State use of spying laws fell after a landmark High Court judgment, but their use as an intelligence tool continues, say Security Correspondent Cormac O’Keeffe.

A new report on state's response to drug possession and decriminalisation has been published. Here's what it has to say

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A new report on state's response to drug possession and decriminalisation has been published. Here's what it has to say
Latest: Gardaí in Drogheda cancel leave in bid to tackle vicious gang feud

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Latest: Gardaí in Drogheda cancel leave in bid to tackle vicious gang feud
Management blamed for breath test scandal by rank-and-file

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Management blamed for breath test scandal by rank-and-file
Ireland in EU top 10 for money laundering

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Ireland in EU top 10 for money laundering
Lack of units to treat abused children is adding to family trauma

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Lack of units to treat abused children is adding to family trauma
Special report: Lack of sexual assault units adding to crisis for victims
Special report: Lack of sexual assault units adding to crisis for victims

Cormac O'Keefe examines the lack of sexual assault treatment units and the need for more sexual health and aftercare services nationwide.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2017

Dissident republican arrested after suspect package found near Store St garda station
Dissident republican arrested after suspect package found near Store St garda station

Captain Ciara Ni Ruairc from the Defence Forces explains what was found: “Its basic components, so component parts, of an improvised explosive device.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2016

Take the gun out of Ireland

I REFER to Cormac O'Keefe's article (Irish Examiner, April 17) regarding the introduction of an armed police force.

Sat, 24 Apr, 2004

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