"We recognise in the Irish Government the need for urgent progress to be made in the implementation of all of the outstanding aspects of the Agreement, " said Mr Ahern.

BBC: Trimble resignation 'absolute disaster'

With so many rules still in the works, you could be forgiven for thinking that the casino was packed with gamblers and still in urgent need of regulation.

ECONOMIST: Bank regulation

This is to ensure that the sick, vunerable, and those in need of urgent help will not be put at risk.

BBC: Council staff strike causes havoc

The justice secretary said the current system was in need of urgent reform but critics say the changes will be a disaster for the public.

BBC: Legal Aid and Sentencing Bill part two

Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke says the current system is in need of urgent reform but critics say the changes will be bad for the public.

BBC: Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

The cuts will be painful, but after the huge rises in spending of the Bush years and against the urgent need to take action on the deficit, many experts and military brass regard the slowdown as justifiable and manageable.

ECONOMIST: Defence

Thirty-six candidacies for inscription on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity will also be examined during the session, alongside eight candidacies for inclusion on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding designed to rally international cooperation and assistance to safeguard threatened cultural expressions and ensure their future.

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