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Tuesday, 13 April 2010

Presented By Cathal Mac Coille and John Murray

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ESRI sees signs of economic recovery

ESRI sees signs of economic recovery

play Sean Whelan, Economics Correspondent, discusses the ESRI's quarterly economic commentary

play Alan Barrett, co-author of the ESRI report, discusses the findings in relation to economic outlook, NAMA and the Croke Park deal

play Richard Bruton, Fine Gael Finance Spokesperson, reacts to the commentary saying it offers no hope for the jobless

SIPTU, INMO to decide pay deal position

play Martin Wall, Industry Correspondent, The Irish Times, says IMPACT is resuming its ban on answering phones in hospitals from tomorrow

Campaign to keep three Dublin swimming pools open

play Claire O'Regan, Labour Councillor for Dublin's North Inner City, discusses her opposition to the threatened closures

Scientists find good in probiotic yoghurt

play Dr Mark Tangney, Cork Cancer Research Centre in UCC, discusses the possible use of a bacterium found in probiotic yoghurts to beat cancer

US hosting nuclear security summit

play Paul Rogers, peace studies professor at Bradford University, discusses the summit aimed at preventing nuclear weapons getting into the hands of terrorists

Two killed in Co Laois road crash

play Ciaran Mullooly, Midlands Correspondent, reports on this morning's fatal collision near Mountrath

Crystal Swing make US appearance

play Listen to an extract of the Crystal Swing interview on the Ellen DeGeneres Show

play Brian Boyd, music columnist for The Irish Times, discusses the interview and the performances

Business News

Business News

With Emma McNamara

play The 7.10 bulletin: The Dow Jones closed above 11,000 for the first time in almost 19 months overnight ahead of company earnings for the first three months of the year coming out this week. Also in the US, the S&P is at an 18-month high and the NASDAQ is at a 15-month high. Intel reports results today.

play The 7.50 bulletin: Jonathan House, deputy bureau chief in Madrid for Dow Jones Newswires says that while all eyes have been on Greece the Spanish government has been working hard to avert a similar crisis. Last night the Spanish government presented its ideas to the social partners, and they hope to agree a deal by the end of this month

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Sports News

Sports News

With Des Cahill

play The 7.35 bulletin: A series of injuries could see some of our top sports people miss out on big events over the coming weeks. There is a first win of the season for Bray Wanderers, and will hurling fans adapt to a late start for the hurling league final?

play The 8.35 bulletin: As Alex Ferguson is accused of playing 'mind games' with Chelsea, manager Carlo Ancelotti insists they face a difficult game against Bolton tonight... Racing trainer Willie Mullins talks about losing jockey Ruby Walsh for the Punchestown Festival, and Guus Hiddink on an approach from Manchester City before they appointed Roberto Mancini

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It Says In The Papers

It Says In The Papers

play With John S Doyle

play 'The economy will expand modestly in 2011' is how The Irish Times headline describes the good news from the ESRI. But the paper notes that the number of people employed is expected to remain static, and wages will continue to fall. 'Economy is on the road to recovery,' is the happy lead headline for the Irish Independent. The paper says the report predicts that unemployment will fall to 13% in 2011, but this would largely be a result of 100,000 people leaving the country between last year and next year. 'A generation of emigrants,' is the Irish Daily Mail lead headline, over a report that more than 60,000 of Ireland's brightest, young workers have emigrated in the past year ...