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<p>PPS numbers allow access to social welfare, public services, and work in Ireland. Picture: Denis Minihane</p>

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A total of 68,884 PPS numbers were issued to Ukrainians and  there was also a rise in the numbers issued to people from countries including India, France, and Brazil
The PPS reported an increased number of sexual offences prosecuted in court (Liam McBurney/PA)

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PPS received 600 rape files in past year in Northern Ireland
<p>Supporters of the two veterans accused of the murder of Joe McCann in 1972 celebrate after hearing the case at Laganside Court in Belfast has collapsed (PA)</p>

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Prosecutors to review evidence in seven other veteran cases after trial collapse
50th anniversary of Operation Banner

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Families disappointed that no further soldiers to be prosecuted over Bloody Sunday
Schools may be allowed share PPS numbers about children applying for admission places

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Schools may be allowed share PPS numbers about children applying for admission places
Two charged in connection with murder of Paul McCauley in Derry

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Two charged in connection with murder of Paul McCauley in Derry
Review of authorities' handling of Mairia Cahill case to be published after election
Review of authorities' handling of Mairia Cahill case to be published after election

A review of how the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) handled three cases linked to an alleged rape and IRA cover-up will be published after the British General Election.

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