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Thursday 1 May

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Michael Gaine's wife says disappearance 'completely out of character' as gardaí investigate homicide

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Transgender people turning to DIY-healthcare due to lack of trust in National Gender Service

The Journal Investigates heard from transgender people pushed into accessing healthcare outside the official channels

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