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2. #SCUFFLE: A review of the policing response to a Dáil protest this week has been launched after claims gardaí allowed the situation to get out of control.

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4. #MOTORCYCLE: Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to a fatal traffic collision between a truck and motorcycle on Dublin’s North Wall Quay.

5. #STACKED: A Fine Gael TD has questioned people “stacking up their trolleys with drink and wine” when they refuse to pay their water charges.

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