State Repression (as it always has been)

Not really sure where to post this—just got thinking about repression and state power etc. and thought I would share some observations on the subject with whoever’s interested. Yes, it ended up being more of an essay than a post but what the hell—feels good to get it off my chest.

Related Links: Court rules Garda Supt. M. Larkin responsible for Violation of the Rights of Shell to Sea activists. http://www.indymedia.ie/article/96213
Shell ignores the law but gets campaigners jailed http://www.indymedia.ie/article/96137
Erris Rally of Solidarity with 'the Chief' Pat O'Donnell. http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95932
Eoin O'Leidhin - Interview http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95907
Another Shell to Sea Campaigner Imprisoned. http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95900
Shell retreats as solidarity with Pat O'Donnell continues http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95880
Court Report from Mayo http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95776
Shell Corrib Gas - Who are the real Thugs & Bullies? http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95795
Massive Works Planned in Erris Waters while "The Chief" is in Jail http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95785
Community Power at the Rossport Solidarity Camp http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95731
Bolivian Peasant leader comes to Ireland to demand IRMS investigation http://www.indymedia.ie/article/94855
Corrib Pipeline (Bord Pleanala Decision) http://www.indymedia.ie/article/94649
Orwellian Ireland http://www.indymedia.ie/article/70223

Anger and tears on the streets of Dublin

Thousands turned out for a rally of solidarity and love in memory of Toyosi Shitta-bey who tragically lost his life in Tyrellstown, West Dublin on Friday 2nd April.

Related Links: Audio: Ronit Lentin on Race and State in contemporary Ireland https://www.indymedia.ie/article/95577
An Injury to One is An Injury to All https://www.indymedia.ie/article/92991
Múrphictiúr frith-chiníoch nochta in Iarthar Bhéal Feirste (Anti- racism mural unveiled in West Belfast https://www.indymedia.ie/article/92845
Anti- racism World Cup launched in Belfast https://www.indymedia.ie/article/92739
South Belfast Anti-Racist Rally Attacked https://www.indymedia.ie/article/92729
racism - Fascism https://www.indymedia.ie/article/92709

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Children's shoes tied to the railings of the Pro-Cathedral

One thousand pairs of children’s shoes of all sizes were tied to the railings outside the cathedral representing the victims of Roman Catholic abuse. Some passers by stopped to tie shoes. Many abuse survivors and supporters came together from as far as Cork and Wexford to attend the protest.

Related Links: Spring meeting for Bishops http://www.indymedia.ie/article/96011
Bishops meet survivor groups http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95764
Clerical Abuse Protest (25/01/2010) http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95574
Protest at the National Seminary of Ireland http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95555
Time to ban the Catholic church? http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95013 Murphy Report and a secularist challenge to the church http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95012
A Litany of Abuse, Abuse, Abuse – Part 1 http://www.indymedia.ie/article/94927
After the FERNS Report, the RYAN Report and the latest DUBLIN DIOCESE report what questions remain? http://www.indymedia.ie/article/93299
After the Ryan Report...The Next Big Scandal? http://www.indymedia.ie/article/93062
Closing the book on institutional abuse https://www.indymedia.ie/article/92659
Time To End Church Control of Schools, Hospitals and Social Services https://www.indymedia.ie/article/92497
The exposure of class prejudice http://www.indymedia.ie/article/92412
Release of child abuse reports http://www.indymedia.ie/article/92398

Report by Commission of Investigation into Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin http://www.justice.ie/en/JELR/Pages/PB09000504

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Watching them watching us. Shell's sinister shadow still looms large

Around the time of the visit of Shell’s pipe-laying ship the Solitaire in June it became clear that the Gardai had been told that they could do anything to remove Shell to Sea campaigners from the scene and they would be looked after. Rulings from the district court, in particular the denial of bail to 7 campaigners charged with the most minor of public order offences removed people with vital water skills from the area by interning them in Mountjoy and Castlerea prisons. Local fisherman Pat O’Donnell had one of his boat sunk from under him when four masked men boarded the boat in the middle of the night and held Pat and the other crew member at gun point while they sabotaged the boat leading to its sinking. When Pat took to sea in another boat as the Solitaire arrived he was arrested under the Public Order Act for loitering and once more sent to prison leaving the way clear for the Solitaire.

Related Links:
A Shadow Over Erris | The 420 Billion giveaway: How Ireland is losing its valuable natural resources | Shell to Sea campaigner Niall Harnett sentenced to 5months in jail | 27 Shell to Sea campaigners face court "special sitting" | éirígí slam Devins over Corrib gas controversy | Erris Rally of Solidarity with 'the Chief' Pat O'Donnell | Joe Higgins MEP visits 'Shell To Sea' Activist, Pat o'donnell, In Castlera Prison | Eoin O'Leidhin - Interview | Court Report from Mayo Shell Corrib Gas - Who are the real Thugs & Bullies? | Review of the week of Shell to Sea court hearings Court rules Garda Supt. M. Larkin responsible for Violation of the Rights of Shell to Sea activist

Jail Shell for Not Playing by the Rules

This week as it was revealed in the Irish Times that 20 months after entering into a legal agreement with local fishermen Shell has still not submitted an application as required to the Environmental Protection Agency to review the emissions licence for the experimental gas pipeline it is imposing on the people of Erris. Yet this week 27 Shell to Sea campaigners are being prosecuted on behalf of Shell in the local courts and today one of them received three five month sentences.

Related Links:
Shell to Sea campaigner Niall Harnett sentenced to 5months in jail | 27 Shell to Sea campaigners face court "special sitting" | éirígí slam Devins over Corrib gas controversy | Erris Rally of Solidarity with 'the Chief' Pat O'Donnell | Joe Higgins MEP visits 'Shell To Sea' Activist, Pat o'donnell, In Castlera Prison | Eoin O'Leidhin - Interview | Another Shell to Sea Campaigner Imprisoned | Shell retreats as solidarity with Pat o'donnell continues | Mary O`Donnell interview | Video: S2S Solidarity with jailed Pat o'donnell | Audio: Shell to Sea protests against jailing of fisherman Pat o'donnell at Shell HQ | Court Report from Mayo Shell Corrib Gas - Who are the real Thugs & Bullies? | Pat o'donnell - "Hero and Friend" not "Bully and Thug" | Review of the week of Shell to Sea court hearings