This Week

Dozens of former Eurovision contestants have signed an open letter calling for Israel and its national broadcaster KAN to be banned from this year’s contest. One of the artists to sign the letter was Charlie McGettigan, co-winner of the contest with Paul Harrington back in 1994.

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Israeli air strikes overnight killed 11 people in the Gaza strip. Meanwhile, the blockade by Israel of food and medicine - described by the Taoiseach as a war crime - continues. We hear about the situation on the ground from UNICEF's Jonathan Crickx.

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A second teenager has died after getting into difficulty while swimming off the coast of Buncrana, in Co Donegal yesterday. Northern Editor Vincent Kearney brings the latest update on the tragedy.

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The Leinster Senior Camogie Semi Final was almost abandoned yesterday after 30 players lined out wearing shorts, which are not permitted under the rules. After a conversation with the referee, they returned to the dressing room and changed into skorts, a hybrid between skirts and shorts. Journalist Sarah Slater tells us more.

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Complaints of wrongdoing from whistleblowers have led to many important reforms in the areas of health, justice, and care services. But is the current “protected disclosures” regime working properly? With Protected Disclosures Commissioner Ger Deering.

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Chief Inspector of Prisons Mark Kelly.

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Earlier this week one of the country's most violent and dangerous criminals was put behind bars. Glen Ward, the leader of a north Dublin organised crime group, was jailed for five-and-a-half years for firearms offences. Ward was known as "Mr Flashy" and his gang were known as "The Gucci Gang".

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Fionnan Sheahan, Ireland Editor with the Irish and Sunday Independent

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The GPO is one of the country's most significant historical buildings. A charity which helps Irish veterans wants it to be turned into a National Veterans Centre. The government has signalled its intention to reimagine the role for the building, but no decision has yet been taken on its future.

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Fianna Fáil's housing spokesman and TD for Cork South Central Seamus McGrath.

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