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IRELAND: Newly qualified teachers will earn €100k less than those hired before 2010

IRELAND: The Presidential election will take place on Friday, October 26, Minister Eoghan Murphy has announced.

IRELAND: Motorists flouting the St Patrick’s St car ban in Cork City will eventually face penalty points.

IRELAND: A Senator has called for a universal system to provide access to period products in Ireland.

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