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• TUS Receive Honor For Gender Equality

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• Health Minister Puts Blame On Covid For Long Midlands Hospital Waiting Lists

  32,000 people are waiting for appointments in the region's hospitals.

• Decision Due On Major Westmeath Housing Development

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• Rumours Of Refugees Moving Into New Site False, Says Local Election Candidate

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