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Terms of reference due for Halappanavar inquiry

Fergal Bowers, Health Correspondent, and David Davin-Power, Political Correspondent, discuss the HSE's inquiry into the death of Savita Halappanavar and the political developments surrounding it

Sinn Féin to table Dáil motion on abortion

Mary Lou McDonald, Sinn Féin deputy leader, calls for all-party support for their motion calling for legislation for the X case

Scores dead as violence continues in Middle East

Richard Crowley reports from Jerusalem as moves get underway to try and broker a ceasefire between Israelis and Palestinians

Diplomatic efforts underway to end fighting

Fawaz Gerges, Professor of Middle Eastern Politics and International Relations at the London School of Economics, says it's a race against time between diplomacy and escalation in the Middle East

RTÉ publishes report into presidential debate

Kevin Rafter, DCU School of Journalism, says RTÉ has special responsibilities in its news coverage and discusses the failures highlighted in the report into the Frontline Presidential Election Debate

RTÉ promises to improve editorial standards

Kevin Bakhurst, RTÉ Director of News and Current Affairs, reacts to the organisation's report into the Frontline report

Substantial drop in white collar convictions

John Redmond, AGSI General Secretary, gives his reaction to the latest figures on white collar crime

Confusion reigns over dates stamped on foodstuffs

Dr Gary Kearney, Director of Food Science at safefood, explains the difference between "use by" and "best before" dates on food

Delays for patients awaiting weight loss surgery

Joan O'Sullivan reports that concerns have been raised about the waiting time for weight loss surgery at St Columcille's Hospital, Dublin

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