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<p>“I have listened carefully to all of the issues raised by parents and school communities in recent days," said Education minister Hildegarde Naughton. Picture: Photocall Ireland</p>

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'No cuts to SNA numbers': Controversial review paused following backlash

Education minister Hildegarde Naughton confirmed in a statement that there will be 'no cuts to SNA numbers'

<p>Patrick Grealish, of Garraí An Choirce, Lettermullen, Co Galway, made an online threat to kill Mr Harris and harm his family on 4 August 2024. FIle picture: Andrew Downes</p>

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'Stay away from my family': Galway man jailed for online threat against Simon Harris

<p>Flooding on Wandesford Quay in Cork City. Picture: Jim Coughlan</p>

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Entire country at risk of flooding, emergency management body warns

Manhunt under way after suspected petrol bomb attack on family home in Cork

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Manhunt under way after suspected petrol bomb attack on family home in Cork

Barack Obama, Jesse Jackson, Jonathan Jackson

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Obamas hail ‘true giant’ as they credit Jesse Jackson for their success

France Cannes 2025 The Phoenician Scheme Red Carpet

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Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Cork woman awarded €218,000 after suffering injuries when car was rear-ended

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Cork woman awarded €218,000 after suffering injuries when car was rear-ended

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Doctors outline six actions for Government to 'deliver a tobacco-free future by 2035'

Scrambler ban in public places to be called 'Grace's Law' in honour of teenager killed by bike

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Scrambler ban in public places to be called 'Grace's Law' in honour of teenager killed by bike

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Warning that 'flooding is a risk across the country'

The forecasting agency said there is a risk of flooding, poor visibility and difficult travelling conditions in affected areas.

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SNA allocations 'should have been a good news story', Fianna Fáil meeting hears

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'It won’t happen overnight': Cork drug injection centre to take up to five years to deliver

'It won’t happen overnight': Cork drug injection centre to take up to five years to deliver

Merchants Quay Ireland called on Government to commit to supervised injection in the city, while Cork TD says failure to act 'will cost lives'

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'Lowest point since my election': Limerick Mayor John Moran calls out some councillors for being 'hostile'

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'It’s simply not possible': Cork principal hits out at SNA cuts

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Proposed increases of up to €55,000 aim to reflect rising property prices and support first-time and fresh-start buyers

Taoiseach Micheal Martin visit to Wexford

Taoiseach to meet thalidomide survivors as calls for State apology intensify

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Government to consider judicial review after plans for new wing at Dublin maternity hospital rejected

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Court of Appeal hears of 'mystery' disappearance of over 300 items of evidence in murder case

Court of Appeal hears of 'mystery' disappearance of over 300 items of evidence in murder case

The appeal hearing of Noel Long's murder conviction continues on Thursday

Garda printed off allegedly concealed Pulse documents for long-term partner's court case

Garda printed off allegedly concealed Pulse documents for long-term partner's court case

Romanian national who killed Canadian tourist in Dublin with 'full force running kick' to head jailed

Romanian national who killed Canadian tourist in Dublin with 'full force running kick' to head jailed

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Teacher in Cork faces sanction after 25 allegations of professional misconduct proven

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Ian Watson: Child killer and one of Ireland's longest serving prisoners dies behind bars

Ian Watson: Child killer and one of Ireland's longest serving prisoners dies behind bars