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Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy to apologise to Quinns
Mary Lou McDonald says he will apologise for comments made about Paul Quinn who was murdered in 2007.

'Safe and compassionate' abortion care laws needed
Professional health bodies say there should be no abortion restrictions up to 24 weeks.

Debate sees Irish leaders clash on health and housing
The leaders of Ireland's three biggest parties exchange insults in the final TV election debate.

RHI report to be published on 13 March
The inquiry chairman, Sir Patrick Coghlin, will make a statement in Parliament Buildings in Belfast.

As it happened: RTÉ party leaders' debate
Live coverage of RTÉ's party leaders' debate ahead of the general election in the Republic of Ireland.

Presbyterian Church elects next moderator
Reverend David Bruce is elected to the position of moderator-designate of the church in Ireland.

'Fans need Farrell to roll the dice'
As Andy Farrell names his team to face Wales, BBC Sport NI columnist Stephen Ferris says Ireland must find a new approach in order to evolve.
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Sinn Féin's Conor Murphy to apologise to Quinns
Mary Lou McDonald says he will apologise for comments made about Paul Quinn who was murdered in 2007.

'Safe and compassionate' abortion care laws needed
Professional health bodies say there should be no abortion restrictions up to 24 weeks.

Debate sees Irish leaders clash on health and housing
The leaders of Ireland's three biggest parties exchange insults in the final TV election debate.

RHI report to be published on 13 March
The inquiry chairman, Sir Patrick Coghlin, will make a statement in Parliament Buildings in Belfast.

As it happened: RTÉ party leaders' debate
Live coverage of RTÉ's party leaders' debate ahead of the general election in the Republic of Ireland.

Presbyterian Church elects next moderator
Reverend David Bruce is elected to the position of moderator-designate of the church in Ireland.

'Fans need Farrell to roll the dice'
As Andy Farrell names his team to face Wales, BBC Sport NI columnist Stephen Ferris says Ireland must find a new approach in order to evolve.

'Safe and compassionate' abortion care laws needed
Professional health bodies say there should be no abortion restrictions up to 24 weeks.

Debate sees Irish leaders clash on health and housing
The leaders of Ireland's three biggest parties exchange insults in the final TV election debate.

RHI report to be published on 13 March
The inquiry chairman, Sir Patrick Coghlin, will make a statement in Parliament Buildings in Belfast.
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