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  Carol Nolan says the Tánaiste is undermining councillors.

• Midlands MEP Backs French PM Ahead Of Confidence Vote

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• Laois School Secretaries Remain United Until Demands Are Met

  Both sides will resume negotiations at the Workplace Relations Commission.

• Mary Lou McDonald Rules Herself Out Of Presidential Race

  The Sinn Féin leader won't be seeking a nomination for the October election.

• Midlands Commuters Hit With Train Delays This Morning

  Services to and from Midlands stations were delayed or cancelled this morning.

• Westmeath Councillor Calls Out 'Green Lunatics'

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• Midlands Students Prepare For CAO Round Two Offers Out Today

  Students will receive new offers from third level education.

• Fine Gael And Sinn Féin Hold Think-Ins

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• Midlands Celebrates Green Ribbon Campaign For Mental Health

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• "We're Extremely Concerned" - Midlands TD Reacts To Latest Tanaiste Threat

  Simon Harris has been the subject of personal threats for a third time.

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• School Secretaries And Caretakers Call Off Strike Action

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