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Appeal Launched Over Dublin Assault

An appeal has been launched after a "serious" assault took place in Dublin during the weekend. Gardai in Pearse Street are investigating the incident, which occurred at approximately 10pm on Saturday night, and are seeking the public’s assistance with their enquiry. The assault took place at a carpark on Werbourgh Street in Dublin. A man in his late 30’s received head injuries in the course of the incident and was taken to St James’ Hospital. He was later transferred to Beaumont Hospital where he remains.

Gardai are asking anyone who was in the vicinity of Werbourgh Street at the time and may have information to contact Pearse Street Garda station on 01-6669000.

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Customs Makes Cigarette Seizure

Customs have seized cigarettes worth over €1.6 million in Co Louth. Officers from Dublin Port last night took possession of up to six million cigarettes near Dundalk. The Regal brand cigarettes, described on the shipping manifest as "hair extensions", arrived in a 15-metre container in Dublin Port last week from Barcelona. The cigarettes, concealed in 25 wrapped pallets along with empty boxes, were found during a normal profiling operation, Customs said. An investigation is ongoing.

Classrooms Get Laptop Each Under New Scheme

Ireland's classrooms are to get a teaching laptop, software and a digital projector over the next three years as part of a new €150 million investment in “smart schools”. Taoiseach Brian Cowen today launched the new initiative for schools yesterday. Speaking at the launch, Minister for Education Batt O’Keeffe acknowledged Ireland was playing “catch-up’’ on technology for schools after years of under investment. He expressed confidence that the new €150 million, three-year package would be accompanied by the roll-out of broadband connectivity to every school in the State.

(DW/KMcA)

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