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• Justice Minister Announces 'Updated' Database For Missing Persons

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• Wicklow Man Could Be Jailed In Dubai For Sending "Threatening" Emojis

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  Stuart Quiney, who's from Co Wicklow, is facing cybercrime charges over messages he sent last year, while living in Ireland.

• "Heartbreaking": Families Torn Between Homelessness Or Giving Up Their Pets

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• Gardai Complete Land Search As Part Of Jo Jo Dullard Murder Probe

  JoJo's family have been updated on the current position of the investigation and will not be commenting further on the searches 'for operational reasons'.

• Garda Presence Recognised By Two In Five Locals, New Survey Reveals

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  A survey released by Gardaí today shows 64 per cent believe the force is effective in tackling crime.

• Man Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Eight-Year-Old Girl In Wexford

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• Packed Church In Carlow Honours Woman With No Next Of Kin Following Undertaker's Appeal

  Mary Regan died in the care of Hillview Nursing Home last Friday, and had no next of kin.