Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould says he's "entirely innocent" after being questioned by Gardaí investigating an alleged business fraud over a decade ago. Sinn Fein Councillor Ken Collins was arrested in January as part of the same probe and released without charge.
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The current classes of junior infants may not be faring as well as children born before the pandemic. 81% of teachers say they have more pupils now with emotional and behavioural issues, compared to pre-covid times.
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin begins his week-long diplomatic mission to the United States today. The Taoiseach has travelled to Texas before his meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday.
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An all-female crew is gearing up for a gruelling Arctic challenge, to raise awareness of women’s risk of heart disease. The expedition will see them trek across a frozen lake and sleep outdoors in temperatures below minus 20 degrees Celsius.
