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Risk equalisation loophole closed off

Colman O'Sullivan reports on last night's debate in the Dáil

David Murphy, Business Correspondent, reports that there is a lot of uncertainty surrounding the various insurers and their immediate futures

Liam Twomey, Fine Gael's Health Spokesperson, says his party supports some elements of the legislation

Mary Harney, Minister for Health and Children, explains why the Government has moved to ensure that risk equalisation continues

Vincent Sheridan, Chief Executive of Vhi Healthcare, reacts to the Govt's move

Duty free products being confiscated due to security issues

Tony Connelly, Europe Correspondent, explains why some passengers are having goods confiscated

'Living wills' becoming more common

Dr Siobhan O' Sullivan, Scientific Director of the Irish Council for Bioethics and solicitor John Costello discuss the merits of making living wills legally binding

Talks follow resignation of Prodi

Paddy Agnew of The Irish Times reports that Italian Prime Minister, Romano Prodi, resigned after losing a vote in Senate

New training scheme for young horse industry workers

Conor Hunt speaks to workers in the racing heartland of the Curragh in Co Kildare

US continues to push for sanctions on Iraq

Journalist Robert Fisk comments on worries that, as tensions between the US and Iran rise, there is always danger of trouble spilling over into neighbouring Lebanon