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international / worker & community struggles and protests Wednesday May 31, 2006 - 19:17 by L. Akai
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Various strike actions have been taking place for months and mass action for the last three weeks. Medical workers from over 120 hospitals in Poland are on strike. The government demanded workers be fired and waged a media war against the strikers. ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday May 31, 2006 - 12:28 by Chris Murray
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Section 1(1) of the 1935 Criminal Law (Amendment Act), was declared unconstitutional last week in relation to a case wherein a man claimed that at the time of the 'unlawful carnal knowledge' of a minor, of which he was convicted, he believed that she was of age. Yesterday's judgement by Ms justice Mary Laffoy in another case involving a then, 38 year old man and twelve year old girl had no choice but to take this section of the act into account, but to reject the whole section of the act in toto. Coverage of the Judgement is splashed all over the corporate media this morning. The issue of lack of protections for the child herein, scrape the surface of the failure of this administration through consistent legislative failures which encompass not alone the Dept of Justice, but also the Dept of Education. The administration as a whole with regard to Church /State indemnity, the collapse of the Laffoy Commission and this Latest fiasco which leaves our most vulnerable citizens at risk. ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / crime and justice Wednesday May 31, 2006 - 05:06 by Stoph
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On Saturday 3rd June 2006, the family and friends of Terence Wheelock along with supporters of their campaign for Justice will gather for a vigil at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Sean McDermott St, Dublin 1 at 12pm, a year and a day to the date upon which Terence was arrested and taken to Store St Garda Station, from where he was later to leave in a coma for the Mater Hospital. Three and a half months later he died. The Garda Síochána claim the injuries which ultimately resulted in his death were self inflicted, yet their actions subsequent to his arrest and detention lead any reasonable person to suspect otherwise. The recent unwarranted invasion of the Wheelock home and ongoing documented intimidation of the family as they continue to search for the truth, confirm for many these suspicions. Following the vigil a peaceful protest will be held at Store St Garda. All supporters of a civil society where a person's life is not endangered or threatened by the powers of the state; a society where justice is not exclusively a posession of the priveleged and dominant, are asked to attend. More info: http://www.indymedia.ie/article/76137 Below is the harrowing story of Garda malpractice, harrasment and obstruction of justice through the words of Terence's mother Esther and brother Larry. (note: this interview was conducted some weeks prior to documented attack on the Wheelock home, recently and reported here on Indymedia and in the Village Magazine last week) ... read full story / add a comment
international / sci-tech Wednesday May 31, 2006 - 02:06 by iosaf
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(1) Gary Mc Kinnon has lost his extradition case & will now be sent to the USA. A UK court recommended last wednesday that the 40 year old unemployed Gary Mc Kinnon be extradited to face US charges of entering without password in their most secure databases to look for UFO files. that means the anglo-saxon world are the enemies of hackers (2) the Brazilian minister of Culture, Gilberto Gil, has defended his state's internet law (which is the most tolerant in the world) and hailed hackers and creative users of the new technology at a world Internet conference which opened yesterday in Europe. this means Brazil is still the hackers' best pal ... read full story / add a comment 
national / environment Wednesday May 31, 2006 - 00:56 by Niall Harnett
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In Co. Cork, the ESB (Electricity Supply Board) wants to route 12-14km of overhead Power Lines and Pylons from Dromourneen to Ballylickey, just North of Bantry in West Cork. 27 local landowners who form the Bantry Concerned Action Group are saying NO because of health, safety and environmental concerns. They say ... 'Put the power line under the ground, where it's safer and it's impact is less severe.' The ESB say 'No, we'll put it where we want and the Electricity Supply Act of 1927 gives us the power to do what we like on your land'. In Co. Limerick, the communities of Kildimo and Pallaskenry are fighting for the retention of their Spring Water source and supply from Bleach Lough lake, while Limerick County Council want to connect them to a new water supply ... the polluted, yes POLLUTED River Deel! Both communites have been forced reluctantly into the last resort of blocking machinery and personnel THIS WEEK, and are CALLING OUT FOR SUPPORT. ... read full story / add a comment
tyrone / miscellaneous Tuesday May 30, 2006 - 18:13 by Ógra B
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On Saturday 27th May, Ogra Shinn Fein in strabane held a "Smash Political Policing" protest at railway street in the town. The protest was in response to the recent harassment of young Republicans in west Tyrone by the RUC/PSNI. During the protest, a number of Ogra Shinn Fein activists occupied the rooftop of the library and dropped a banner reading "Smash Political Policing Now". The protestors sounded airhorns and whistles to get the public's attention, while activists on the ground distributed information leaflets on political policing. While returning from the protest one young activist was approached and grabbed by a member of the RUC/PSNI, though when confronted by another group of protestors the harassment ceased. ... read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous Tuesday May 30, 2006 - 13:38 by chris murray
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"East Timor has fallen , Total Chaos" ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Monday May 29, 2006 - 14:30 by Fergal
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It is perhaps the ultimate struggle for many people. A decision that would divide many to the very core. Usually many people would be happy seeing people throw stuff at McDowell thinking he deserves everything he gets. But who do they support when it is Anti-Gay Catholic extremists. This is a real moral conundrum ... read full story / add a comment 
international / miscellaneous Monday May 29, 2006 - 11:09 by David L
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To coincide with the anniversary of the 6 Day war and their expulsion of 300,000 Palestinians, the Israeli government is sponsoring the writer A.B. Yehoshua to tour the British Isles. On Tuesday, June 6th he is arriving in Dublin. Here, disgracefully, the Irish Writer’s Centre on Parnell Street has provided a venue for this deeply controversial writer and his official Israeli backers. ... read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism Sunday May 28, 2006 - 14:47 by righteous pragmatist
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The US military justice system is actively investigating a series of massacres in the wake of bombing on American patrol ... read full story / add a comment 
national / racism & migration related issues Sunday May 28, 2006 - 14:01 by Garrett Mullan
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Education project rolls out to Europe Polish attacked for wearing Celtic jersey Drogheda sees red at racism Paul Doolin and local Drogheda United legends Simon Webb, Declan O' Brien and Shane Robinson were joined by scores of youngsters from the town to Show Racism the Red Card today. See link www.theredcard.ie ... read full story / add a comment 
mayo / history and heritage Saturday May 27, 2006 - 19:25 by Cllr Keith Martin
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A wreath was laid at the foot of the monument which marks the 2nd meeting of what would become the Land League, which took place there in 1879. It was at this meeting that Davitt and Parnell first addressed the public together. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / crime and justice Friday May 26, 2006 - 11:58 by Chris murray
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The Algerian/Libyan run Phone bureau and internet service In Rathmines Village was attacked late last night or early this morning.The window facing out onto the Rathmines Road opposite Boots Chemist is smashed in. Nothing was removed from the premises, nor was there any sign of a forceable entry. The tills and internet equipment are untouched. The large pane of glass was broken in five or six places, with dangerous shards hanging out onto the street. ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday May 25, 2006 - 12:50 by Madam K
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Afghan hunger strikers are presently appearing before Judge Bridget Riley . They are remanded to appear again on June 19 th. A good size crowd has gathered to support the men. Revolt Video screening of last weeks protest tonight 7 pm Liberty Hall. ... read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday May 24, 2006 - 21:59 by Oliver Cromwell, the Lord High Protector
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the 23rd of May, the RTE news broadcast caught my eye for a variety of reasons. Perhaps it was name of the barrister at law, Paul Anthony Mc Dermott explaining to RTE legal affairs editor Mary Wilson, what had occured at yesterday's Supreme Court ruling..... http://www.rte.ie/news/2006/0523/sex.html Or maybe it was how Bertie Ahern said sorry for calling someone a thief and how Deputy Rabitte looked at him.... Maybe it was the idea of how someone could go empty their gun at a school in Cork and not be "Yankee style" a kid, but a grown up instead... ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / animal rights Wednesday May 24, 2006 - 15:09 by ARAN
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Please visit www.SaveTheSheep.com to find out more about the campaign to Ban Live Exports in Australia and to find out about the PETA sheep that has being trailing Australia's Prime Minister on his tours around the world. Yesterday she appeared outside Leinster House with other protesters from ARAN to protest. ... read full story / add a comment 
dublin / anti-war / imperialism Wednesday May 24, 2006 - 13:54 by Madam K
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The Unmanageables held a Mourning Tea at the Irish Aviation Department this morning as part of the International Womens Day for Disarmament. Veils were worn in mourning for the lives lost to War. The location was chosen by the Women to symbolise our disgust at the Irish Aviation Authority's facilitation of the continued illegal war in Iraq, the war in Afghanistan. Blood on our hands symbolises our culpability in war and rendition flights. We say Our Government is not mandated to utilise Shannon in such a manner. Lady Unmanageable say's "Out Damn Bertie ! ". ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-capitalism Wednesday May 24, 2006 - 12:38 by National secretary
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As of last year the Workers Solidarity Movement decided to start publishing reports about our national conferences. This report is for the recent Spring 2006 conference held in Dublin. National conferences take place every six months and are the prime decision making body for the organisation. All WSM members can attend, vote and submit motions and amendments either as individuals or as groups. ... read full story / add a comment 
international / miscellaneous Tuesday May 23, 2006 - 21:41 by Masters Voice
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Apparently New York Hurlers are unwilling to travel to the Ulster final in Belfast as a number of their players may have difficulties obtaining visas. This situation has arose due to the fact that a number of the New York team are illegal immigrants to the good old USA. ... read full story / add a comment
national / history and heritage Tuesday May 23, 2006 - 18:07 by Liam Ó Maoláin
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Whilst making a TV documentary on the effects immigrants are having on the Irish church, I interviewed Father Kevin Doran of Glendalough Parish. Kevin is also one of the Vocation directors of the Dublin diocese, and he has previously spoken on behalf of the Catholic Church in Ireland. ... read full story / add a comment |
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