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# Charade

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Róisín Shortall kicked out of the Dáil after a big row

The dispute over the cost of the water charges grant has been the subject of heated exchanges this morning

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Dec 12th 2014, 4:07 PM

French MEP quits and slams ACTA process as 'a charade'

The controversial anti-counterfeiting agreement has caused concerns that it could limit online freedom.

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Jan 27th 2012, 8:04 AM