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Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, reports that the Government has abandoned its original plan for a new 1,400 cell prison at Thornton Hall

Pat Rabbitte, Labour Justice Spokesperson, says the Thonton Hall project was misconceived from the outset

Aisling Bastable reports that a 42-year-old man convicted of physically assaulting and neglecting his five children has been given the maximum prison sentence

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David McCullagh, Political Correspondent, reports Fine Gael has asked when the garda file on the investigation is going to be sent to the DPP

Ailbhe Conneely reports the Financial Services Ombudsman has said the number of complaints to his office rose by almost 30% last year

Orla O'Donnell, Legal Affairs Correspondent, reports that a woman who had a child with Twink's ex-husband has said she has no idea how a voicemail from the entertainer got into the public domain

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Gareth O'Connor reports that BP has announced third-quarter losses of $16.9bn, after making $32.2bn available for the Gulf of Mexico clean-up operation

Cathy Halloran, Mid-West Correspondent, reports that the new Limerick Tunnel under the River Shannon was officially opened today

Richard Dowling, North-East Correspondent, reports that the Minister for Transport says the promised railway to Navan will go ahead as planned

Joe Little, Religious & Social Affairs Correspondent, reports that Barry Andrews has rejected suggestions that childcare should be taken away from the HSE

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Tony Connelly, Europe Correspondent, reports that British Prime Minister David Cameron has said he is angered by the slow pace of Turkey's EU accession talks

Joe O'Brien, Agriculture & Food Correspondent, reports that the early harvesting of cereal crops is under way in some parts of the country

Jim Fahy, Western Editor, reports that Horse Racing Ireland says the millions generated by the festival is vital in securing the jobs of some 18,000 people

Philip Bromwell reports that recent surveys have shown the otter is not as much in evidence as it once was in Ireland

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Eileen Magnier, North-West Correspondent, reports that the estate in Sligo will open its gates to 30,000 visitors this bank holiday weekend for three open-air concerts

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