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Alan Johnston released in Gaza

Alan Johnston, BBC journalist in Gaza, speaks from the home of Ismail Haniyeh, Hamas leader, after his release early this morning

Mark Klusener, Global Radio News, discusses the circumstances of the journalist's release

John Williams, Editor, BBC World, says he is delighted Mr Johnston had been aware of the messages of support on BBC radio

Alan Johnston says the last 16 weeks was like being buried alive

Conal Urquhart, The Guardian, discusses Hamas involvement in the release of the journalist

Cocaine use in Ireland

Mairéad Lyons, National Advisory Committee on Drugs, says drug use is a youth phenomena

Fiona McCann speaks to people on the streets of Dublin about the prevalence of cocaine

Dermot Sheehan, local, describes suspicious traffic going through the isolated village in west Cork

Pat Carey, Minister of State with responsibility for Drugs, discusses how the Govt is tackling the illegal importation of cocaine

Rory Carroll, Latin America correspondent, The Guardian, says Venezuela is emerging as a big player in the cocaine trade

ICTU threatens to oppose EU treaty

Ingrid Miley, Industry and Employment Correspondent, reports that the EU charter of Fundamental Rights is a huge issue for unions

Few native speakers at Gaeltacht preschools

Éamon Ó Cuív, Minister for Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs, speaks about the challenges facing Gaeltacht areas

European premiere of fifth Harry Potter film

Sinéad Crowley, Arts & Media Correspondent, speaks to Evanna Lynch, Irish actress, and JK Rowling, author, at the premiere in London

Gorey by-pass to benefit 60,000 a week

Eleanor Burnhill reports on Gorey as a part of greater Dublin and traffic problems in the area in recent years