Nine News

David McCullagh, Political Correspondent, reports that Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism Martin Cullen is resigning as a result of a back complaint

Damien Tiernan, South-East Correspondent, looks back on Martin Cullen's career in politics

David McCullagh says Mr Cullen's resignation from the Dáil came as something of a surprise

Ingrid Miley, Industry & Employment Correspondent, reports that union leaders discussed a strategy to break the deadlock in the dispute with Government

Ingrid Miley says 83% of craft workers at Aer Lingus have voted to accept the airline's proposed restructuring plan

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Gareth O'Connor reports that Peter Chapman has been jailed for life after admitting the kidnap, rape and murder of a teenage girl he met on the internet

Ray Kennedy reports that the Minister for Children has established an independent group to examine the deaths of children in care since 2000

Tommie Gorman, Northern Editor, reports that the Ulster Unionist Party is set to reject the deal on the devolution of justice and policing powers

Philip Bromwell reports that Richie Baneham is basking in Oscar glory after picking up an award for best visual effects on the blockbuster Avatar

Kathleen MacMahon reports on the winners at the 82nd Academy Awards in Hollywood

Jim Fahy, Western Editor, reports that Galway will find out on Wednesday if it is hosting the finish of the next Volvo Ocean Race

Sandra Hurley reports that the collection is drawn from Nuala O'Faolain's newspaper columns and comes on International Women's Day

With John Eagleton