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mayo / environment Friday June 13, 2008 - 18:11 by budgie
 4 comments (last - wednesday june 18, 2008 - 12:27)  1 image
One of the arguments for the way Shell want to operate the Corrib gas field has always been that using a production pipeline/ onshore refinery would limit the need for helicopter flights for workers. Flights to and from offshore rigs are said to be dangerous. Local people have always countered that there was an element of choice in working for Shell, while they had no choice about living next to a high pressure production pipeline. Now however, the director of air safety for Shell has said that helicopter flights are not actually that dangerous at all. An examination of 2,000 helicopter accidents has shown that it was poor air safety systems that were the problem, and the majority of accidents could have been prevented by following more stringent procedures. ... read full story / add a comment
cork / crime and justice Friday June 13, 2008 - 15:03 by Coillte Watch
2 comments (last - saturday june 14, 2008 - 01:59)
Coillte in breach of Planning laws on Nowen Hill, Dunmanway, Co. Cork ... read full story / add a comment 
national / anti-war / imperialism Thursday June 12, 2008 - 18:42 by Anti Imperialist
21 comments (last - monday june 16, 2008 - 18:29) 4 images
Ógra Shinn Féin will participate in the protests against George Bush and US lead War in Iraq when he is expected in Belfast next Monday 16th June. The protest will highlight their anger over the ongoing US occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-war / imperialism Thursday June 12, 2008 - 16:00 by Sara
5 comments (last - friday june 13, 2008 - 14:11) 1 image 1 attached file
Dublin City Council officials have refused permission to the irish anti war movement to erect posters advertising a protest against the visit of George Bush to Belfast, due to take place this Monday June 16th. . ... read full story / add a comment 
limerick / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday June 12, 2008 - 01:53 by Sean Clinton
23 comments (last - thursday september 03, 2009 - 23:16) 10 images
Limerick City Council claim signs erected by the Lisbon Campaign for Middle East Justice and Peace (LCMEJP) were an "incitement" The Council removed at least 5 large "No to Lisbon" referendum signs from locations around the city between the 26th May and the 11th June without informing anyone. Gardai in Henry st., Roxboro and Mary St. stations have been investigating this matter for over four weeks. The story was covered in the Limerick Leader two weeks in a row and in the Limerick Independent and the Irish Times but Council officials never thought it appropriate to contact the Gardai, LCMEJP or the printers event though contact details were on the signs. ... read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression Thursday June 12, 2008 - 00:24 by liz c
11 comments (last - wednesday june 18, 2008 - 12:10)
in Dublin city centre particularly in the last few days. people aren't just saying they're voting No they're vehemently No and they're saying we could win this ...A lot of people have stopped by the CAEUC stall at the GPO to chat and debate, farmers, fishermen, taxi drivers, disgruntled fiannna failers etc. etc. really varied. it's amazing to hear people talking about politics like this, not just the treaty but the EU and where it's going. it feels like people are really getting into this. ... read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous Wednesday June 11, 2008 - 22:52 by Lantern
Accusations of homicides and grevious bodily harm in private hospitals in Milan. Nine workplace deaths in one day and harrassment of Rom in Milan and Rome. All this in the past week in Italy ... read full story / add a comment 
cork / eu Wednesday June 11, 2008 - 20:59 by Ray
5 comments (last - tuesday june 24, 2008 - 19:54) 9 images
A photo-review of WSM activities in Munster cities during the Lisbon referendum campaign. The Cork WSM branch, with the help of other comrades from Limerick and Dublin, did 4 info stalls on the streets of Cork, Limerick and Waterford as part of our campaign activities. Each was blessed with good sunny weather and a public mood in some sympathy with our anarchist vote No message. We gave out thousands of leaflets, and made new contacts across the cities. It was also good to see what other campaigns were active on the ground across Munster. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-war / imperialism Wednesday June 11, 2008 - 19:07 by Dave Donnellan
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A vigil was held outside the GPO to coincide with the Raytheon 9 trial in Belfast. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / animal rights Wednesday June 11, 2008 - 16:51 by Laura Broxson
1 comment (last - tuesday may 31, 2011 - 23:25)
The Department of Agriculture is currently drafting legislation to update the Animal Welfare Bill, which will be brought to the Government for approval in the coming months. Although the summary draft of the bill focuses primarily on aspects of farming, such as the control and eradication of animal diseases, and the slaughter and disposal of animals/animal by-products, it also seeks to update the Protection of Animals Act 1911 on cruelty-related offences. It will also include provisions to deal with inspections for specified animals and the conditions in which they are kept (for example, pet shops). ... read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism Wednesday June 11, 2008 - 16:14 by Damien Moran
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national / anti-war / imperialism Wednesday June 11, 2008 - 11:34 by Sevinc Karaca
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Every Turkish man who reach 20 has to do a mandatory service of 16 months in the Turkish Army. A group of Turkish men, including Mehmet have been rejecting to comply with it. ... read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression Wednesday June 11, 2008 - 01:39 by Justin Morahan
2 comments (last - wednesday october 22, 2008 - 05:07)
After her visit to Bil'in where she was a guest speaker at the Bil'in International conference (where last year she had been shot and gassed by IDF soldiers http://www.beliefnet.com/blogs/godspolitics/2007/04/mai....html) Mairead Corrigan Maguire visited Hebron and surveyed the wanton destruction of facilities belonging to the Islamic Charitable Society. With four friends she slept overnight in the orphanage that is still under threat of closure by the IDF.(http://www.indymedia.ie/article/87377) Here is her report from Hebron: ... read full story / add a comment
international / eu Tuesday June 10, 2008 - 10:44 by global citizen
4 comments (last - saturday june 14, 2008 - 01:09)
Sarkozy wants to end France's 35 hour week and last night the EU decided to increase the working week from a maximum of 48 hours to up to 65 hours. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / housing Tuesday June 10, 2008 - 10:08 by BalconyTV
2 comments (last - tuesday june 10, 2008 - 10:57) 8 images
Property developer Bernard McNamara has been asked to pull out of two stalled development projects in Dublin so negotiations can begin with other contractors. At a meeting of the council last night the assistant city manager said there had been no progress made in discussions on the St Michael's Estate, Inchicore and Dominick Street projects, and the council wants McNamara to pull out of the schemes so negotiations can be held with other bidders. ... read full story / add a comment
national / eu Tuesday June 10, 2008 - 08:44 by paul o toole
12 comments (last - thursday june 12, 2008 - 08:45)
Ireland AM T.V. poll. ... read full story / add a comment
international / environment Tuesday June 10, 2008 - 01:55 by peacehq
We have been in France for 28 days, and over a month since the walk began. We have had huge support from not just local people but globally the walk has been joined by people from Japan, Canada, German, France, Italy, Australia, Sweden, Scotland, England, Niger & the United States of America. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media Tuesday June 10, 2008 - 00:46 by Pollytix
"How do you recognise a ghost? By the fact that it does not recognise itself in a mirror. Since all of a sudden [the mirror] no longer plays its role, since it does not reflect back the expected image, those who are looking for themselves can no longer find themselves in it. Men no longer recognise in it the social character of their own labour. It is as if they were becoming ghosts in their turn. These ghosts that are commodities transform human producers into ghosts. And this whole theatrical process (visual, theoretical, but also optical, optician) sets off the effect of a mysterious mirror." 'Spectres of Marx' 1994, Jacques Derrida ... read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression Monday June 09, 2008 - 22:58 by John Lannon
3 comments (last - tuesday june 10, 2008 - 13:09) 6 images
On Sunday afternoon, a group of anti-war and human rights campaigners walked the 15 miles from the historic Treaty Stone in Limerick to Shannon airport, scene of Ireland’s complicity in war and torture. There they joined members of Amnesty International, Coisantoiri Siochana and others who had come to attend the monthly Shannon vigil. The vigil was, as always, a peaceful remembrance of all who have died, disappeared or been tortured as a result of the senseless “war on terror”. It was also a reminder to our Irish public representatives that their failure to question US military and CIA use of the airport is shameful and intolerable. ... read full story / add a comment
dublin / animal rights Monday June 09, 2008 - 22:18 by Laura Broxson
12 comments (last - monday june 23, 2008 - 00:42) 2 images
On Saturday 17th May, members of the National Animal Rights Association organised a demonstration outside the Pearl Brasserie restaurant. This was in protest of the fact that they serve foie gras, a so-called 'delicacy' that is produced so barbarically, it is illegal to farm ducks and geese for it in Ireland. Within minutes of the protest starting, activists were hosed by members of staff, and threatened by the owner (which resulted in the Gardai having to be called). Undeterred by what happened, activists returned to the Pearl Brasserie, on Saturday 31st May. It was a very visual and effective protest, which went by without incident. A short video clip was taken, which includes footage of the owner of the restaurant, Sebastien Masi (the one who threatened us), recording us with a video-camera. Have a look! Also, below are some facts on foie gras, for anyone who isn't familiar with the issue. ... read full story / add a comment |
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