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Redress for survivors of institutional abuse in this country - Deise Today Wednesday 4th March

Redress for survivors of institutional abuse in this country - Deise Today Wednesday 4th March

In response to RTE's follow up programme on redress for survivors on institutional abuse in this country, Damien speaks to Patsy McGarry, the religious correspondent for the Irish Times, and also to "Maria" who survived living in an institution in Dublin.

Neil Jackman from Abarta Heritage talks about the 'one of a kind' visitor attraction proposal for a Viking settlement site at Woodstown.

And actor, comedian and broadcaster Tony Kelly tells Damien about "The Hurler" which runs at Garter Lane starting this Thursday.

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In part 2 of the programme Damien speaks to Terri Martin, Mesh Implants survivors group after Johnson & Johnson were ordered to pay $2.6m in damages over vaginal mesh implants in a federal court in Australia. The pharmaceutical giant was also ordered to pay costs and damages to three lead applicants in Australian class action. Terri says there is progress for Mesh sufferers here too.

Damien also discusses a TG4 Documentary 'AN GARDA COSTA - AR N-INSINT FEIN' which airs tonight at 9.30pm - documenting the work of the coast guard in the wake of the R116 and Caitriona Lucas tragedies.

There are details of International Womens Day events in Dungarvan and Liam supple releases his new book.

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