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national / crime and justice / opinion/analysis Wednesday September 01, 2004 19:33 by Dec McCarthy
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The primary role of the police is to preserve the status quo in society. In other words, the first task of the police force, of any police force, is to ensure the rule of the State and the rich elite. In practice this means priority is given to concerns of State over that of the population. For example, in Stoneybatter, near Dublin city-centre, on a number of occasions, the Guards have responded to break-ins over 12 hours after the event. In contrast the Guards were always prompt in attending to the scene of a bin-truck blockade. read full story / add a comment
cork / bin tax / household tax / water tax / news report Wednesday September 01, 2004 12:52 by Kevin
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Non-payment of bin charges remains very high despite the Council’s bullying tactics and the introduction of a ‘pay or we won’t collect’ policy read full story / add a comment
dublin / crime and justice / news report Wednesday September 01, 2004 10:28 by Ciaron
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In August, the Irish state let me go home to Brisbane, Australia to visit my folks. Here's some reflections......... read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / news report Wednesday September 01, 2004 02:46 by Rasta4i's
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dublin / miscellaneous / news report Wednesday September 01, 2004 02:34 by Rasta4i’s
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Going off the Rails On Saturday 28 August, Luas passengers were bumped around on their way back to Sandyford. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Wednesday September 01, 2004 01:19 by Michael Hennigan
On Tuesday, August 30th a scathing report detailing allegations of 'self-righteous, and aggressive looting' by Lord Conrad Black and his associates who controlled Hollinger International, the former owner of the UK's Daily Telegraph newspaper was presented to the US Securities and Exchange Commission. read full story / add a comment
antrim / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Wednesday September 01, 2004 00:06 by sharp
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As a protestant who used Maysfield leisure centre, the decision to close Maysfield leisure centre appears blatantly sectarian against the nearby catholic community close to the centre and protestants who chose to use the centre because of its convenience. read full story / add a comment |
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