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The anticipated extradition of prominent criminal figure Daniel Kinahan to Ireland within days is a significant development dominating headlines. This comes after he has reportedly resided openly in the UAE for over a decade.

Separately, a government report concerning data centres has drawn scrutiny, with allegations that several aspects questioning continued investment were removed from the final public version. Meanwhile, a review is examining primary school hours for junior and senior infants, in response to parents facing difficulties with staggered pickup times.

Amid ongoing housing challenges, a charity has reported a critical shortage of Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) properties, noting that none were available for rent outside of Dublin or Kildare during June. In other news, the funeral of Oscar-winning Irish actress Brenda Fricker is being held in Dublin.

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Daniel Kinahan's Extradition to Ireland Expected Within Days

Prominent criminal figure Daniel Kinahan is reportedly expected to be extradited to Ireland in the coming days, following a decade of living openly in the UAE.

The Irish Times Daniel Kinahan Expected to be Extradited to Ireland Within Days ↗

Government Report on Data Centres Scrubbed of Critical Concerns

Concerns have been raised after several aspects of a government report, which questioned continued investment in data centres, were reportedly removed from the final public version.

TheJournal.ie Concerns over supporting data centres scrubbed from government report ↗

Review Initiated for Shorter Primary School Hours for Infants

A review is underway to examine shorter school days for junior and senior infants, who currently finish an hour earlier than older primary pupils, addressing parental difficulties with staggered pickup times.

Irish Examiner Primary school hours under review amid parent struggles with pickup times ↗

No HAP Properties Available Outside Dublin or Kildare in June

A charity has reported that there were no Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) properties available to rent outside of Dublin or Kildare during June, highlighting an acute housing shortage.

BreakingNews.ie No HAP properties available to rent outside Dublin or Kildare in June ↗

Waterford Homes Face Water Supply Loss Amid Fee Dispute

Over 70 homes in a Waterford housing estate are at risk of losing their water supply maintenance as the service company withdraws due to an ongoing fee dispute.