# Inquiry

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Protester disrupts Tony Blair evidence at Leveson inquiry

The protester called the former British prime minister a war criminal and had to be forcibly removed from the inquiry courtroom.

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May 28th 2012, 12:58 PM

# Inquiry

Investigation launched into donations for British culture secretary

The British parliament’s commissioner for standards has opened an inquiry into allegations Jeremy Hunt failed to register donations from media companies.

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May 21st 2012, 2:13 PM

# Inquiry

Smithwick Tribunal looks for more time as unexpected witnesses come forward

Judge Peter Smithwick has sought an extra five months before submitting his final report on possible Garda collusion in the deaths of two RUC officers in 1989.

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May 21st 2012, 11:18 AM

# Tallaght Hospital

Health watchdog to publish report into Tallaght Hospital

The report by the Health Information and Quality Authority will be published at 11am this morning.

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May 17th 2012, 8:11 AM

# Child Abuse

Diarmuid Martin calls for independent inquiry into Brendan Smyth abuse

The Archbishop of Dublin said an international investigation of the actions of both Church and State was needed to reveal the “full story”.

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May 6th 2012, 2:57 PM

# Safety

BHA report: Too soon to say if Grand National needs to be made safer

The British Horseracing Authority has concluded a review of the incidents which led to the deaths of Synchronised and According to Pete this year.

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May 1st 2012, 1:54 PM

# heartwarming

Meadhbh McGivern: "One year on, life is absolutely brilliant"

The Leitrim girl who had a liver transplant operation after a transportation failure last year is fighting fit after finally getting her surgery.

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Apr 25th 2012, 6:45 AM

# Bank Guarantee

Public demand for full investigation into banking crisis to be answered

The probe could see former government ministers, civil servants and banking executives account for their actions ahead of the September 2008 bank guarantee

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Apr 15th 2012, 11:47 AM

# Prime Time Investigates

What happens to the rest of the 'A Mission To Prey' crew?

Noel Curran, Director General of RTÉ, has said that the movement of two senior execs was voluntary and that an independent external board is still investigating other personnell in ‘A Mission to Prey’ debacle.

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Apr 3rd 2012, 6:14 PM

# Planning

Criticism of planning investigations 'a smokescreen' says Minister

Junior Minister Jan O’Sullivan strongly rejected claims that it has not cancelled planning inquiries.

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Mar 30th 2012, 8:01 AM

# Human Rights

Calls for governmment reparation for Magdalene Laundries survivors

The issue of reparation for survivors of the Magdalene Laundries was brought to the UN Human Rights Council by the Irish Human Rights Commission and Women’s Human Rights Alliance at a special meeting today.

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Mar 15th 2012, 12:03 PM

# Tweetgate

BAI: No reason to review Frontline presidential debate decision

The BAI also said it had passed on a recommendation on how to deal with RTE’s Prime Time Investigates programme which made allegations against Father Kevin Reynolds.

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Mar 13th 2012, 7:43 PM

# Leaders' Questions

Cabinet will not order review of Frontline programme - Kenny

Enda Kenny says any independent review of RTÉ’s Frontline programme is a matter for the BAI and not the cabinet.

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Mar 13th 2012, 4:27 PM

# Frontline

BAI, Cabinet to discuss Gallagher demands for Frontline inquiry

The cabinet, and a meeting of the Broadcasting Authority, will examine claims that RTÉ suggested audience questions.

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Mar 13th 2012, 8:06 AM

# Frontline

RTÉ invites former UTV chief to assist in editorial review

The national broadcaster has outlined the numerous actions it is taking in connection with last October’s controversial Frontline debate.

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Mar 12th 2012, 8:23 PM

# Frontline

Further regulatory process over Gallagher complaint is 'not a matter for RTÉ to decide or influence'

The national broadcaster has responded to an earlier statement made by lawyers for presidential candidate Seán Gallagher calling for a public inquiry into last year’s controversial Frontline debate.

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Mar 11th 2012, 3:42 PM

# Omagh Bombing

Government does not propose all-Ireland Omagh inquiry, says Tánaiste

Eamon Gilmore says that gardaí and the PSNI will maintain a close relationship, but that the govt isn’t pushing for an all-island inquiry.

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Feb 16th 2012, 9:50 PM

# Hacking

Watch: Journalists give evidence to Leveson inquiry

The inquiry set up in the wake of the News of the World hacking scandal continues to receive witness testimonies today.

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Feb 3rd 2012, 10:10 AM

# Inquiry

SIPTU accused of withholding information from slush fund inquiry

The Public Accounts Committee urges the trade union to co-operate with a probe into unaccounted payments to a training fund.

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Dec 16th 2011, 10:10 AM

# abuse inquiry

TDs call for inquiry into sexual abuse at Drogheda hospital

A cross-party group of TDs and Senators from Louth, Meath, Cavan and Monaghan have asked the Taoiseach to set up an inquiry into allegations of abuse at the hospital spanning 30 years.

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Dec 15th 2011, 6:12 PM

# Tragedy

Russian boxer dies following title fight knockout

Russian Boxing Federation confirm that Roman Simakov, 27, has died following Monday’s WBC Asian title fight.

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Dec 9th 2011, 10:07 AM

# Inquiry

Public Accounts Committee plans probe into financial collapse

The Dáil committee is told it already has the legal power to carry out an investigation, and agrees to draw up terms of reference.

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Dec 1st 2011, 2:06 PM

# Kevin Reynolds

RTE to repeat Kevin Reynolds apology tonight

The state broadcaster will repeat the apology this evening after viewers expressed concern over the quality of the initial apology.

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Nov 25th 2011, 6:42 PM

# Inquiry

Government to seek legal advice on Michael Shine abuse allegations

Taoiseach Enda Kenny tells Dáil that he is asking Attorney General for guidance – but an inquiry was not possible because of failed referendum proposal.

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Nov 24th 2011, 7:15 AM

# RTÉ

Senior management at RTÉ to step aside during Fr Reynolds inquiries

The producer and reporter on the programme which libelled Fr Kevin Reynolds will also step aside.

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Nov 23rd 2011, 6:05 PM

# Inquiry

Government announces inquiry into RTE programme on Kevin Reynolds

Pat Rabbitte announced that the independent inquiry will determine the ‘true facts and circumstances’ which led to the Prime Time programme on Fr Reynolds being broadcast earlier this year.

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Nov 22nd 2011, 5:23 PM

# Hacking

Celebrities to testify at UK phone hacking inquiry

Public figures including Hugh Grant, JK Rowling and Sienna Miller are to appear alongside other alleged phone hacking victims including Madeleine McCann’s father.

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Nov 20th 2011, 3:58 PM

# Inquiry

Family of murdered solicitor Pat Finucane to meet British PM

Finucane’s wife and children are calling for an independent public inquiry into the death of the human rights solicitor in Belfast

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Oct 7th 2011, 4:28 PM

# Hacking

Celebrities to take part in hacking inquiry

Harry Potter author JK Rowling is among the 46 victims of hacking or press intrusion who have been invited to give evidence at an inquiry into the scandal.

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Sep 16th 2011, 12:17 PM

# Referendum

Government publishes wording of Abbeylara referendum

The government has only published a draft version today – but the Bill needs passing in ten days if the ballot is to be held in time.

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Sep 12th 2011, 4:14 PM

# Abuse

British army suspends more soldiers following Baha Mousa inquiry

Meanwhile, the British Ministry of Defence has said that more damning evidence could lead to further prosecutions in other Iraqi abuse cases.

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Sep 9th 2011, 12:55 PM

# Torture

'Weigh importance of info sought against pain inflicted': UK's secret policy on torture

A top secret document has been obtained by the Guardian detailing the UK’s policy on torture.

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Aug 5th 2011, 10:53 AM

Voices

Column: We must stop the reports on clerical child abuse.. and spend that money on survivors

We know children were molested and raped and we know the Church protected the evil abusers, writes Evin Daly, CEO of One Child International. What those victims need now is support and funding, not more reports.

Jul 14th 2011, 7:37 AM

# Magdalene Laundries

Government agrees to establish a Magdalene Laundries committee

The government pledges to “establish the true facts and circumstances” relating to the laundries – but no apology for now.

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Jun 15th 2011, 7:20 AM

# Inquiry

Inquiry into the death of Rosemary Nelson finds no evidence of collusion, but some failings by state agencies

A 700 page report into the murder of the prominent solicitor, who represented many high profile republicans, has been published. It has found that the RUC failed to adequately protect her.

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May 23rd 2011, 5:43 PM

# Inquiry

Findings of inquiry into Rosemary Nelson murder to be published

Nelson, a prominent solicitor who represented leading republicans, died in March 1999 after a bomb exploded under her car near her home in Lurgan in Co Armagh.

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May 23rd 2011, 7:41 AM

# Corrib

Corrib protest woman to waive anonymity at press conference

Shell to Sea group claims the identities of the two women referenced in garda ‘rape’ remarks tape were leaked to media so one will put her case forward this morning.

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Apr 7th 2011, 8:53 AM