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Will Goodbody reports that Sean Fitzpatrick has been arrested for questioning about alleged financial irregularities at a financial institution

David Murphy, Business Editor, reports that it is not known specifically what Mr Fitzpatrick is being questioned about

Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, reports that a garda has been arrested on suspicion of disclosing information in the case that led Trevor Sargent to resign

Brian O'Connell, London Editor, reports that a former London drugs squad officer has been jailed after admitting his part in smuggling 1.5 tonnes of cocaine into Ireland

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Gareth O'Connor reports that a five-year-old boy, kidnapped and held captive for 12 days in Pakistan, is back home in Britain tonight

Michael Fisher reports that Dr Seamus Hegarty has said the diocese did not propose a confidentiality clause in a claim of abuse made by a girl against one of its priests

Tony Connelly, Europe Correspondent, reports that German bishops say in future any suspected child abusers should be registered with state prosecutors

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Ray Kennedy reports that Mr Justice Michael Moriarty has hit out at critics of the long-running Tribunal saying he would not be distracted by public relations

Charlie Bird, Washington Correspondent, reports that St Patrick's Day was marked in Washington with a dinner at the White House

Colm Murray reports that Ruby Walsh and Paul Nicholls combined to take the day's feature, the Ladbrokes World Hurdle

Martina Fitzgerald reports that President Mary McAleese was the guest of honour at the Grand Canal Theatre tonight

With John Eagleton