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Dáil debates Sinn Féin motion on X Case legislation

Christopher McKevitt reports from the Dáil where TDs debated a Sinn Féin motion calling for immediate legislation on the X Case

Halappanavar family have no confidence in HSE inquiry

Gerard O'Donnell, solicitor who represents Praveen Halappanavar, discusses why his client is insisting on a full public inquiry into his wife's death

Government wants comprehensive answers in Halappanavar case

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin says the Government is open to any ideas on the Halappanavar inquiry, and he also discusses the latest move to save more money via the Croke Park deal

Garda allowances not on table for talks on new deal

John Redmond, General Secretary of the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors, on why he believes the era of social partnership is over

Another night of violence in Middle East

Gershon Baskin, Israel Palestine Center for Research and Information, and negotiator for the release of Israeli solder Gilad Shalit in 2011, reports on the difficulty of paving the way for peace between Gaza and Israel

Diplomatic efforts continue to secure ceasefire

Ramesh Rajasingham, Head of the UN Office for the Co-Ordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Gaza, reports on civilian casualties, and the talks to try and end them

Investigation following fatal workplace accident in Longford

Ciaran Mullooley, Midlands Correspondent, reports that investigations are underway into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man at the ESB Lough Ree Power station in Co Longford

Dozens arrested in drugs raids nationwide

Paul Reynolds, Crime Correspondent, reports that thousands of cannabis plants have been seized and grow houses raided under Operation Wireless

Britain increasingly out in the cold in EU

Paul Cunningham, Europe Correspondent, reports from London on the increasing isolation of Britain within the EU

Deadly ash disease threatens hurley industry

Samantha Libreri reports on how the spread of ash dieback is affecting the hurley-making industry in Ireland

Irish author shortlisted for Costa awards

Selina Guinness discusses her book, The Crocodile by the Door: The Story of a House, a Farm and a Family, which has been shortlisted in the biography section of the Costa Book Awards

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