Morning Ireland

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Pressure mounts on Brady to resign

Brian Cowen, Taoiseach, tells Charlie Bird, Washington Correspondent, that it is not the State's job to interfere in matters relating to the Catholic Church

Martin McGuinness, Northern Ireland Deputy First Minister, says Cardinal Seán Brady should consider his position

Diarmuid Martin, Archbishop of Dublin, says that the most important issue at hand is that the entire truth over clerical sex abuse scandals is revealed

Joe Little, Religious & Social Affairs Correspondent, reports that the Catholic Church's position in Irish society is at a critical juncture

Byrne confirmed as new Cultural Ambassador

Gabriel Byrne says that he wants to harness Irish ability in arts to create jobs

Abbey's importance in tough economic times

Fiach Mac Conghail, Artistic Director, Abbey Theatre, says the arts can offer a road map on how citizens should engage with the State

Govt reaching out to Irish Diaspora

Dennis Swanson, President of the Irish-US Council and Head of Fox TV studios, says St Patrick's Day should be used to sell Ireland abroad

19 Irish bands performing at South By Southwest

Angela Dorgan, CEO, First Music Contact, explains how they are trying to sell Irish acts at the festival in Texas

Binchy wins Lifetime Achievement Award

Maeve Binchy, author, says that she never thought she was writing romances