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Irish Times - Top Stories

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Transgender care waiting list to close due to resource pressures

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Bridging finance is back on the table for Ireland's homebuyers

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How far property prices have risen in nine Dublin areas since the crash

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Ireland's natural habitats decline further with 90% officially in poor condition

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Bigger childcare subsidies available to more families under plan to increase income limits

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