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Private members' vote on abortion defeated in Dáil

Susan Byrne reports on last night's motion, tabled by Clare Daly and calling for legislation for the X Case, which was defeated by 27 votes to 101

Government wins vote by promising swift action on abortion

David Davin-Power, Political Correspondent, reports that the Government's assurances on abortion legislation ensured the motion would not succeed

Cutting public pay bill without cutting pay?

Eddie Molloy, Director of Advance Organisation and Management Development, discusses yesterday's talks between unions and the Government on extending the Croke Park Agreement

IBRC sues Ernst & Young

David Murphy, Business Editor, reports on the legal action between the bank formerly known as Anglo, and its former auditors

UN to vote on status of Palestinian Authority

Rosemary Hollis, Professor of Middle East Policy Studies at City University London, discusses the effects that a change in UN status would have on the international stage

Study shows high rate of dieting among teenage girls

Professor James Williams, Principal Investigator of the Growing Up in Ireland study, talks about the latest findings in relation to 13 years olds

Part 1, Pre-Budget series: Dundalk

Cian McCormack reports from Cavan and Dundalk on Day 4 of his Pre-Budget series. If you have a story you'd like Cian to hear, email him at towns@rte.ie

Part 2, Pre-Budget Series: Dundalk

Cian McCormack continues his pre-Budget reports from Cavan and Dundalk

Coastguard stations to stay open

Kathleen Hayes, Secretary of the Irish Fisherman's Organisation, welcomes Minister Varadkar's announcement to maintain the three-centre model of Irish coast guard stations

Cork judge criticises high business rates

Donal Healy, Chief Executive of the Cork Business Association, discusses the comments of a Cork District Court judge who heard 170 cases of non-payment of rates

Seven Psychopaths opens in Dublin

Laura Whelan reports from the premiere of Martin McDonagh's new film, which opened at the Savoy in Dublin last night

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