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As a woman had her sentence for possession of class A narcotics suspended for a second time, is leniency like this sending a harmful message about the seriousness and societal harms of drugs?

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​​https://gript.ie/how-one-lucky-lady-avoided-jail-twice-despite-e240000-worth-of-drugs-in-shopping-bag/
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The government’s legacy of broken promises has resulted in over 450,000 young Irish adults living at home with parents, resulting in “stress, anxiety, and shattered dreams” according to TD Mattie McGrath and his colleagues in the Rural Independents.

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https://gript.ie/government-to-young-people-youll-own-nothing-and-be-happy-mcgrath/
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€12.8million aquarium exploded suddenly sending gallons of water rushing into the streets - thousands of fish dead as rescue efforts hampered by cold weather

https://gript.ie/worlds-largest-free-standing-aquarium-explodes-causing-chaos-in-berlin/

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Former world UFC Champion Conor McGregor has tweeted support for the people of East Wall who are continuing to protest against the placing of a migrant accommodation centre in the area.

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https://gript.ie/conor-mcgregor-stands-with-east-wall-as-protests-continue/
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On December 7, Reuters published an investigative report into a clandestine programme run by the Nigerian military. “The Abortion Assault: Nigerian military ran secret mass abortion programme in war against Boko Haram”.

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https://gript.ie/the-stomach-churning-horror-of-nigerias-forced-abortions-reuters-report/
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Child safety at Citywest asylum centre is “extremely concerning,” with "grievous risks" to women and children according to the Irish Refugee Council.

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https://gript.ie/child-safety-at-citywest-asylum-centre-extremely-concerning/
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Elon Musk is set to step aside as head of Twitter after the multi-billionaire promised to abide by the results of an online poll.

https://gript.ie/elon-musk-may-step-back-from-control-of-twitter/

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A dog is for life: As Christmas approaches, one US state is banning the sale of puppies and kittens from pet shops.

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https://gript.ie/new-york-were-banning-the-sale-of-pets/
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JOHN MCGUIRK: "In many countries, people enjoy the sport of politics. But for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, the sport is all there is."

Saturday's dreary festivities were entirely about the political class, and not at all about the country:

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https://gript.ie/the-dictarorship-of-the-far-dreary/
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MICHAEL COOK : "We’ve selected a dozen of the year’s releases for our readers. Not all of them are Oscar material, but they combine artistry, engagement and reasonably humane values which put them a cut above the rest.

We’ve done our best to cater for all ages and interests. No doubt we’ve left out some of your favourites – please leave comments with your suggestions."

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https://gript.ie/our-pick-of-the-films-of-2022/
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A new documentary focused on homeless individuals in Wicklow hopes to raise funds to ease their plight. The short documentary gives a voice to individuals living rough, cast out by government and society.

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https://gript.ie/theres-people-coming-here-and-being-put-up-in-hotels-im-out-in-sub-zero-temperatures/
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A 31yr old swimming coach who is charged in relation to sexual exploitation and the production of child abuse images will face trial next year

https://gript.ie/swimming-coach-to-go-on-trial-next-year-on-child-sex-abuse-charges/

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“Radical & harmful ideology”: An Irish women’s group has slammed the government’s LGBT and transgender sex ed plans, which they say would violate the constitutional rights of parents.

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https://gript.ie/radical-harmful-ideology-womens-group-slams-sex-ed-plans/
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