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David McCullagh, Political Correspondent, reports that George Lee has resigned from the Dáil and from Fine Gael

Mary Calpin reports on Mr Lee's short political career

David McCullagh reports that Mr Lee's biggest complaint was that he was not listened to

Olivia Mitchell, Fine Gael TD, says that Mr Lee was given huge scope to have input into Fine Gael economic policy

George Lee, former Fine Gael TD, says he decided last Tuesday to resign

Sean Whelan, Economics Correspondent, reports that Fine Gael say the reservations justify their opposition to NAMA

Teresa Mannion, Regional Reporter, reports that the company, which employs 3,000 people here, says it remains committed to its operations in Ireland

Michael Fisher reports that all paramilitary groups on ceasefire in Northern Ireland have now disposed of their weapons

Will Goodbody reports that no artworks were destroyed in a fire that extensively damaged the west wing of Russborough House, Co Wicklow

Philip Bromwell reports that fire destroyed the interior of the cathedral along with most of its furnishings and fittings

Vivienne Traynor reports that John Ryan of Clonard, Westbury, was jailed for seven years

Eileen Magnier, North-West Correspondent, reports that the RSA says the loophole will be closed off in the new Road Traffic Act

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Tony Connelly, Europe Correspondent, reports that high unemployment is a reccuring theme in Spanish life, with the economy running on temporary contracts

Cathy Halloran, Mid-West Correspondent, reports that the regeneration agency is working on putting proposals to get some small building projects started this year

Paul Cunningham, Environment Correspondent, reports that the High Court  was told that 1m tonnes of waste has been dumped at a landfill site near Naas in Co Kildare

Niamh Nolan reports on the funeral of the former Workers' Party leader

Joe O'Brien, Agriculture Correspondent, reports that there has been a drop in sheep numbers, but lamb prices are now up and farmers hope they have turned a corner

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