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Journalists allege Garda surveillance over sources

Journalists on both sides of the border have reported being put under police surveillance as authorities sought to identify confidential sources.

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20 Aug 2026, 14:58 UTC
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Journalists on both sides of the border have reported being put under police surveillance as authorities sought to identify confidential sources.
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    Journalists allege Garda surveillance over sources

    Journalists on both sides of the border have reported being put under police surveillance as authorities sought to identify confidential sources.

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    Journalists say they were under surveillance over sources

    Journalists on both sides of the border have reported being put under police surveillance as authorities sought to identify confidential sources.

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