Illegal migrant workers on Irish fishing fleet, Financial advice for farmers

The Irish government meets to discuss the use of illegal migrant labourers who are allegedly being exploited in Irish fishing fleets. The Guardian newspaper has gathered evidence which it claims shows that Asian and African men are being subjected to sleep deprivation, working inhuman hours, and dangerous jobs with no safety training. Ella McSweeney tells us about the investigation, which has taken a year.

A new business support service is being launched for farmers - not by the government, or the banks but by one of the farming charities. The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution - RSABI- has traditionally provided money for retired farmers and farmworkers who are struggling. Now, in response to increasing demand from working farmers who are facing financial difficulties, Nancy Nicolson reports that it's providing a confidential support service, staffed by volunteers with business expertise.

Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Mark Smalley.