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Enda Kenny apologises to Magdalene survivors

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has made an apology on behalf of the State to the Magdalene survivors, calling their treatment "a national shame"

Survivors react to Taoiseach's apology

Conor McMorrow reports from outside Leinster House on the reaction of Magdalene survivors to Enda Kenny's speech

After the apology, what next for the Magdalene women?

Joe Little, Religious and Social Affairs Correspondent, examines the terms of reference for the Government fund intended to be used to compensate survivors of the Magdalene Laundries

Emotional scenes in the Dáil as State apologises

Ailbhe Conneely reports from inside the Dáil as Enda Kenny made his apology to the Magdalene survivors

Magdalene survivors welcome apology

Julie McClure, formerly of the Stanhope Street Laundry in Dublin, said the Taoiseach's apology went far beyond her wildest dreams; Sally Mulready, Chair of the Irish Women's Survivors Network, has welcomed the setting up of a review to recommend appropriate compensation and support for the women

Taoiseach's speech 'unprecedented'

Historian Diarmaid Ferriter says that last night's speech by the Taoiseach questioned the myths on which our Republic is based

The Dunnes v NAMA: US Court hears from developer's wife

Richard Downes, Washington Correspondent, reports that Gayle Killilea Dunne appeared in court in Connecticut to argue against NAMA pursuing her for the proceeds of the purchase of an apartment in Switzerland

More evidence in Pistorius bail hearing

Nastasya Tay, reporter in South Africa, describes the latest proceedings in the Oscar Pistorius bail hearing

The implications of the slowdown in economic growth

Prof John FitzGerald of the ESRI talks about a report from ten EU economic institutes that says the EU-area will contract in 2013 and grow a little in 2014, and adds we have no choice as austerity in Ireland must continue

Concern over live cattle exports to Libya

Bernie Wright, of the Alliance for Animal Rights, and John Bryan, President of the Irish Farmers' Association, debate the first shipment of live cattle to Libya in nearly 20 years and the impact of such trips on animal welfare and the cattle industry in Ireland

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First Hour Podcast: Wed 20 Feb, 2013

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