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Unemployment rate at 11.8%

Caitríona Perry spoke to some of those signing on at a social welfare office in south Co Dublin this morning

Prof James Galbraith, Professor of Economics at Texas University, says that he is concerned that the level of government borrowing worldwide is too low

David Murphy, Business Editor, reports that the unemployment figures are rising but the number seems to be slowing

Brown seeks unity with cabinet reshuffle

John Hutton, British Defence Secretary, explains his decision to resign from Brown's cabinet

Paddy Ashdown, former Liberal Democrats leader, does not have much faith that Gordon Brown's reshuffle will reignite his leadership

Jonathan Freedland, The Guardian, says plans by some British Labour party members to oust Gordon Brown have not worked

Elections 2009: Voting under way

News team round-up of turnout for the elections around the country

French prisoners begin 'Tour de France'

Bryce Corbett, journalist in Paris, says according to prison authorities the countrywide cycle is part of a rehabilitation programme

Pope to be briefed on Ryan report

Joe Little, Religious & Social Affairs Correspondent, reports that Cardinal Sean Brady and Archbishop Diarmuid Martin are briefing Vatican officials

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