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Minister's death prompts closer look at abuse aimed at TDs

Brian Dowling of our political staff reports that politicians are being subjected to an unprecedented level of abuse via social media and other outlets

Shane McEntee to be laid to rest today

John O'Mahony, Fine Gael TD, says the party is devastated at the loss of Minister of State Shane McEntee

Busy day for train and bus travel

Barry Kenny of Irish Rail, Andrew Mc Lindon of Bus Éireann and Cliona Ni Fhatharta of Dublin Bus give advice to those travelling over the holiday period

Egyptians expected to confirm new Constitution

Hazir Teimourian, Middle East Commentator, says Egyptian voters have backed the new Constitution but the 30 percent turnout hints at further trouble to come

Christmas according to the young and old

Aisling Kenny speaks to children and pensioners about their impressions of Christmas past and present

Hundreds of defence forces celebrate Christmas abroad

David Dignam, Battalion Commander of the Irish Troops in Lebanon, describes how Irish troops will be spending Christmas

Change of culture has led to lower number of road deaths

Chief Supt Aidan Reid, Garda National Traffic Bureau, says 2012 could be another record year for road safety if drivers take care over the Christmas period

Italians left puzzled over future of politics

David Willey, BBC Rome correspondent, reports that voters were not much the wiser following Mario Monti's press conference about his political aims

Santa sets off to all the girls and boys around the world

Cian McCormack reports on the science and technology behind Santa's annual round-the-world journey, but the man himself says it's all down to love

Joe Duffy greets Christmas shoppers in Grafton Street

Joe Duffy greets Christmas shoppers in Grafton Street

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