Morning Ireland

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Dire unemployment predictions

Brian McCormack, FÁS Economist, says the rate of unemployment for January and February has been accelerating

Arrest warrant issued for Sudan's president

Prof William Schabas, NUI Galway, explains the significance of the International Criminal Court issuing the warrant for President al-Bashir

Ross Duffy, Director of Medecins Sans Frontières Ireland, says that his charity is among a number in Darfur who have been told to leave the area

SR Technics consultation meeting

Willie Quigley, Unite trade union, says today's meeting is part of the continuing consultation process over the future of the company

Alcohol price freeze breaches competition rules

Donall O'Keeffe, Licensed Vintners Association, says the price freeze set last December did not set prices and was not mandatory

William Prasifka, Competition Authority, says that price agreements cannot be made at all whether they are mandatory or not

Supplementary Budget set for April

Tom O'Connor, CIT, and Sean Barrett, Trinity College, discuss the possible targets in the upcoming supplementary Budget

Grand re-opening of Ulster Hall

Eimear Lowe takes a sneak preview at one of Belfast's most iconic buildings, known as the Grand Dame, which has undergone an £8.5m refurbishment

Emigrating to Britain

Cian McCormack reports on the prospects for employment for those contemplating crossing the Irish Sea to look for jobs