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Kira Rudik on the assassination of top Russian general
Lt Gen Igor Kirillov, who was chief of Russia's Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection troops, was killed outside an apartment building in Moscow when a bomb hidden in an electric scooter went off. For reaction, Kira Rudik, member of the Ukrainian Parliament and leader of the Golos Political Party.
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Holyhead Port to remain closed until 15 January at the earliest
All ferry services between Dublin and Holyhead are cancelled until mid-January at least. Ryanair Group Chief Executive Michael O'Leary said earlier today the increase in fares between Ireland and Britain has nothing to do with this closure. We hear from Minister of State at the Department of Transport James Lawless.
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Will a new 100 euro charge for RIP.ie affect the popularity of the site that’s become a cultural phenomenon?
Funeral Directors are expressing concern about plans to introduce a 100 euro charge per death notice on the RIP.ie website. Drivetime’s John Cooke has been talking to undertakers across the country.
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Emily O'Reilly on her time as European Ombudsman
Today the European Parliament elected the Portuguese human rights expert Teresa Anjinho as the next European Ombudsman, who will take up office in February. The incumbent Emily O’Reilly presented her final annual report yesterday. She's been the European Ombudsman since 2013.
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University of Limerick new study will document social, psychological & health needs of those with experiences of Irish Mother & Baby homes
Working in conjuction with the National Counselling Service this project focuses on the long-term impact of Mother and Baby institutions. As part of the study, both mothers & adult adoptees will be surveyed about their experiences. To tell us more Professor Orla Muldoon of the University of Limerick, who is leading this project.
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