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David Cameron wants a better deal for Britian in Europe. He is This morning, British Prime Minister David Cameron gave a speech on the future of Britain in the EU. David Cameron wants a better deal for Britian in Europe. He is proposing a referendum if he is re-elected.

Pat discussed that speech with Independent MEP, Marian Harkin and businessman Declan Ganley.

How do other countries experiencing difficulties view Ireland

Are we in Ireland out of the woods of austerity yet? We think things are getting better, house prices are stabilising, retail figures are positive and IBEC say tht GDP is set to grow by nearly 2%. But is this and the government’s positive spin right or should we look to rating agencies Fitch and Moody’s negative assessment earlier in the month..... Well what do fellow travellers in austerity think of us and our prospects.....this morning we are going to look at how other countries experiencing austerity are assessing Ireland.

Pat was joined in studio by Herve Amorac of France 24, Sigrun Daviosdottir of RUV – Iceland’s radio and tv station and a blogger on Icelog, by Martina Stevis of Dow Jones who is Greek and Rebecca Christie of Bloomberg.

Mr Darcy one of the most unlikable yet desirable heroes of British literature played there in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice by the very haughty Colin Firth. He is of course the hero of Jane Austen’s most famed novel Pride and Prejudice.

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of 'Pride and Prejudice' . Jane Austen remains one of the most elusive of all the great British writers which has led to much speculation and controversy over who the real Jane Austen was.

Well we will hopefully shed some light on Jane Austen this morning as I am joined in studio by Paula Byrne who has written a new biography called, The Real Jane Austen – A Life in Small Things.

The Holiday World Show Dublin is Ireland’s premier holiday show, taking place at the RDS from Friday 25th – Sunday 27th January. The show regularly attracts an attendance in excess of 50,000, and visitors avail of some exclusive show-only offers and deals. While people’s holiday budgets may have decreased, getting away for a break is more important than ever, and January is traditionally the time to think about or book summer holidays.

Pat was joined in studio by representatives of one of the countries you may be interested in going to... Gonzalo Ceballos, Director of the Spanish Tourist Board.

Throughout the 1990s, the West African country of Sierra Leone was wracked with a bloody, horrifying civil war that forced millions to flee their homes. There are hundreds (if not thousands) of popular bands who have written songs about war over the past 50 years, but few who have seen its tragedy first-hand like Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars. As their name implies, the group originally came together in refugee camps in the Republic of Guinea after a bloody, brutal war broke out in their West African home.

Founded by Reuben Koroma and his wife, Grace, the group gradually attracted new members as they moved from one refugee camp to the next. They also built up a increasingly fervent following, as word spread of the amazing musicians who brought joy and elation to people drowning in misery.I’m delighted to say that they are over in Studio 8 this morning ahead of their concert tonight in the National Concert Hall. Newsweek wrote that it’s as easy to fall in love with these guys as it was with the Bueno Vista Social Club. They came into us this morning.

Paddy O'Gorman met some people who received vouchers from St Vincent de Paul

Irish nanny Aisling McCarthy Brady, originally from Co Cavan living in Boston pleaded not guilty yesterday in Cambridge District Court, Massachusetts to a charge of assault and battery of a child in her care. She was released on $500,000 (€376,000) bail.  Report from Laurie Kirby WBZEE