Occupation of Dublin's St Patrick's Cathedral Ends [audio 7min & 6min]

Authorities at St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin are making preparations for the re-opening of the cathedral after a 6-day hunger strike by 41 Afghan men came to an end last night. The men had refused to leave the cathedral until they were granted asylum. However, discussions between the men and negotiators led to the voluntary removal of all juvenille hunger strikers. Clip 1: Michael McDowell, Minister for Justice, speaks about an end to an emotive and difficult week. Clip 2: Rev David Pierpoint, Church of Ireland Archdeacon of Dublin, details the manner in which the men agreed to leave the cathedral.