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President intervenes in Halappanavar case

David McCullagh, Political Correspondent, discusses President Michael D. Higgins' comments, and analyses the continuing political fallout from the Halappanavar case

Protesters at Leinster House call for abortion legislation

Conor McMorrow reports from Leinster House, where hundreds of people gathered as TDs voted on Sinn Féin's motion calling for legislation on the X Case

Labour senator says HSE inquiry needs family's co-operation

Senator Ivana Bacik says it's difficult to see how the HSE inquiry could proceed without the involvement of Savita Halappanavar's husband Praveen

SF says public inquiry would restore confidence

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Sinn Féin spokesman on Health, says the trust of Savita Halappanavar's family needs to be secured and the Taoiseach should have a face to face meeting with Mr Halappanavar

Former FG Minister says HSE inquiry should proceed

Gemma Hussey, former Fine Gael Minister, says the Irish State has a responsibility to establish the facts about the death of Savita Halappanavar

Ceasefire enters first full day in Middle East

Raji Surani, co-founder of the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights in Gaza, reacts to the ceasefire between Gaza and Israel

Is there a chance for longer-lasting peace in Middle East?

Rosemary Hollis, Professor of Middle East policy studies at City University London, says the ceasefire lays the ground for further discussions

Summit on new EU budget gets underway

Tony Connelly, Europe Editor, reports that the proposed cut to funding for the Common Agricultural Policy may be lower than anticipated at today's EU budget summit

IMO vote to accept reform proposals

Steve Tweed, Director of Industrial Relations for the Irish Medical Organisation, discusses last night's vote by hospital consultants to accept reform proposals negotiated at the Labour Relations Commission last month

Guide dog changes life of Ireland's youngest owner

Paschal Sheehy reports on 17 year old Jack Mackay, who suffers from a rare genetic condition which affects his peripheral vision, and who attends Bantry Community College with his guide dog Joss

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