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Higgins says he wasn't elected to 'just read speeches he has been handed'
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French fishing vessel detained off Cork coast for alleged breach of fishing regulations
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Civil War grenade found in Malahide and made safe
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Photos: Events take place to honour Irish troops who've died in wars or UN missions
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Poll
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12 Jun 2019
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After facing a delay, Irish troops will return home from Golan Heights and Syria this evening
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Stuck
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