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GIllian Mawdsley is impressed by Cal Flynn's first novel – inspired by the discovery that one of her ancestors was Angus McMillan, the leader of the notorious Highland Brigade that massacred aborigines in 19th century Australia while Connor Beaton delves into the darker side of the Internet to exp

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Irish residential property prices were up 6.9 per cent in May compared to a year ago, according to the latest Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures. The latest monthly statistical release shows prices went up 0.2 per cent compared to April 2016.

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Seanad Éireann yesterday heard calls for criminal sanctions the possession of illegal drugs for personal use to be eased. Senator Lynn Ruane and Senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin submitted amendments to the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016 during the committee stage which would have eased criminal

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There were 26 pregnancies terminated under the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act 2013 last year, according to new figures. The second annual report on the Act has been laid before the Oireachtas, as required under section 20 of the Act.

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The Supreme Court has ruled that two men accused of robbery and kidnapping can be put on trial for the third time, following two prior lengthy trials which had been discharged after juries were unable to agree as to the guilt or innocence of the accused. Niall Byrne and David Byrne had been listed f

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The Law Reform Commission has published a consultative paper on contempt of court law and related offences and civil wrongs concerning the administration of justice. The Commission made a number of recommendations for reform of contempt of court law as long ago as 1994, including the recommendation

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