Six One News

Ingrid Miley, Industry & Employment Correspondent, reports that Bank of Scotland Ireland is to close its Halifax operation here, with the loss of 750 jobs

Mary Calpin gets reaction to the announcement that 44 Halifax branches are to close in the Republic

Joe Higgins, Chief Executive of Bank of Scotland Ireland, says the majority of the job losses will be compulsory

Conor Hunt reports that the Fine Gael leader has admitted that George Lee's exit has damaged the party

David McCullagh, Political Correspondent, reports on the  political fall-out after George Lee resigned his Dáil seat and from Fine Gael

Enda Kenny, Fine Gael leader, explains how he saw George Lee's role in a Fine Gael government had he stayed in politics

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Orla O'Donnell, Legal Affairs Correspondent, reports that an eight-year-old girl has been awarded €500k over drugs prescribed to her mother while she was pregnant

Sean Whelan, Economics Correspondent, reports that the Governor of the Central Bank believes the Government will end up buying more banking shares

Ray Kennedy reports that 8m cars have already been recalled because of accelerator and floor mat problems

Tony Connelly, Europe Correspondent, reports that the European Parliament has voted overwhelmingly to approve the next European Commission

Sandra Hurley reports that IBEC work placement scheme allows graduates to keep social welfare benefits while getting work experience

Working group appointed to review NI parades

Public service go-slow affecting services

Jim Fahy, Western Editor, reports new technology being developed by environmental engineers in Galway could play a major role in upgrading treatment plants

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