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€70 million in cuts to fees for GPs and pharmacists were announced in last month's budget. The Irish Medical Organisation warns further cuts in will herald the introduction of waiting lists for patients and the unavailability of GP services in parts of the country. We talk to their Chairman Dr. Ray Walley.

Today the German Catholic Church decided to terminate its own inquiry into sexual abuse within its ranks citing a breakdown of trust between itself and the investigating body. Allan Hall, of the German Daily Mail and Chris Weisner, Spokesman for the Lay German Catholic Organisation 'We Are Church' discuss the issue.

Philip Boucher-Hayes and Mary Minihan report on day 2 of the Oireachtas Health Committe hearings on abortion

Secondary school students learn how to 'Beat the Blues' with the launch of a new look positive mental health programme. Della Kilroy reports .

Brian Lally reports from the RDS, as students prepare for the opening day of the 2013 BT Young Scientist Exhibition

As images of violent protests in Belfast are viewed across the globe, the local economy is suffering