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  "path": "/2026/06/03/news/text-alert-system-ireland",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-03T19:17:30.000Z",
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  "textContent": "A new emergency text alert system is tipped to be implemented across Ireland by next year. All EU member states are required to introduce a Public Warning System (PWS), with Cabinet Ministers currently discussing Ireland’s version. The Irish version will be SMS-based, and will enable people to receive text messages directly when deemed necessary. Instances […]",
  "title": "New text alert system could come into effect in Ireland by next year"
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