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Garda numbers to be reduced by 1,400

Paul Reynolds, RTÉ Crime Correspondent, reports that Garda management is examining ways to reduce the force following a cut in the paybill

GRA calls for clarity on Garda cuts

John Parker, President of the Garda Representative Association, says there needs to be clarity on what cuts to Garda payroll means for Garda numbers

Oireachtas hearings on abortion get underway

Dr Anthony McCarthy, Consultant Psychiatrist at the National Maternity Hospital, says he will be outlining the issues facing psychiatrists dealing with pregnant women who have mental health problems

Belfast City Council meets amid flag protests

Laura Whelan reports on last night's council meeting at Belfast City Hall, the first since violence erupted following a vote to limit the flying of the Union flag

Dublin retailers' fears over loyalist protest

David Fitzsimons, Chief Executive of Retail Excellence Ireland, has warned that a Loyalist protest planned for this weekend could seriously harm business in Dublin city centre

SUSI 'untenable' says Dundalk IT President

Denis Cummins, President of Dundalk IT and the new Chair of Institutes of Technology, criticises the SUSI grant application system

Taoiseach addresses CSU meeting in Munich

Tony Connelly, RTÉ 's Europe Editor, assesses the importance of Enda Kenny's address

Dutch missiles to be deployed in Turkey

Robert Hewson, Editor of "Jane's Air-Launched Weapons", analyses the likely consequences of the Dutch army deploying Patriot missiles to Turkey to defend against Syria

More people catching the DART

Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Iarnród Éireann, says DART passenger numbers have risen by 6% in the second half of 2012

Limerick animal shelters get unexpected bequest

Jimmy Woulfe, Irish Examiner reporter, says two animal welfare charities in Limerick are about to get a windfall of half a million euro

How the church is embracing technology

Conor McMorrow has been finding out how churches are now using new technologies such as tablet computers to connect with the faithful

Marathon meeting of Donegal Co Council to agree budget

Chris Ashmore, Donegal-based journalist, reports on the meeting of Donegal County Council that started at midday yesterday and ended in the early hours

David Bowie releases secret single

Dave Fanning discusses the release of a new single by David Bowie, his first in ten years

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