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The Morning Lead
Readers on private and public maternity care: 'Women should have a choice until standards go up'
Women who have been through both public and private maternity care tell us about their experiences.
CAO 2026
Over 145,000 students to begin their State exams today
Alert
New emergency text alert system could be up and running next year
Back To School
Applications are open for the Back to School Clothing Allowance, which now covers toddlers
song cover
CMAT extends 'pints?' invite to Olivia Rodrigo after surprise BBC Live Lounge cover
Today's news
The Daily Poll
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The Daily Poll
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Good Morning
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Special Education
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The Morning Lead
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Yesterday
2nd June 2026
Co Louth
One person rescued and another still missing after boat sinks in Carlingford Lough
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investigates

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Nursing Homes
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Fire Safety
IPAS accommodation among buildings handed fire safety notices in the last five years
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Lobby Efforts
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Hospital Violence
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Henry Nowak
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News Fix
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Fitness To Practice
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Wild Bees, Wild Bees
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Bewleys
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The Daily Poll
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Cork
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