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Aengus Cox reports from Beijing on the Taoiseach's meeting with Presient Xi Jinping.

Justin Urquhart Stewart, investment manager, analyses the market reaction to the events in Venezuela.

Conor Gallagher, the Crime and Security Correspondent of the Irish Times, discusses the presence of an oil tanker off Ireland's west coast.

As people all over the world were ringing in the New Year, a fire broke out at a crowded bar in the Swiss ski resort Crans-Montana, killing at least 40 people. Jason Farrell, Home Editor for Sky News has the latest.

Gardai say a family of five in Dublin's Finglas area were lucky to survive an arson attack when the wrong property was targeted by a criminal gang. Former Assistant Garda Commissioner Pat Leahy speaks to Morning Ireland.

Mairead Darnell, owner of Darnell's Spar and Applegreen in Ardara, Donegal, on the excitement of an unclaimed €500,000 prize

After nine years, the phenomenon which created global stars of its cast has closed the door on the "Upside Down." We're joined by Rory Cashin, Entertainment and Culture journalist, to talk about the finale without spoilers.

One in two of us will get cancer in our lifetime, and it continues to be the biggest cause of death in Ireland every year. But early detection can make all the difference. Amy Nolan, Director of Clinical Affairs with the Irish Cancer Society, speaks to Morning Ireland.

A new report this morning from Daft.ie finds the average home list price nationally rose by an average of 5.5% during last year. Ronan Lyons, author of the report, explains.