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national / rights, freedoms and repression / feature Saturday July 11, 2009 18:45 by Judy
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The Ryan report into the abuse that occurred in the industrial and reformatory schools – which were run by the religious orders and supposedly under the supervision of the state – has recently been released. At this system’s height there were 7,998 children in the care of the state. Since the release of the report we have heard politicians rushing to condemn this system and saying how shocking it was. I find it incredible to hear the politicians pandering to the press in their condemnation of the old industrial school system when they know that children under their care in 2009 are being neglected still. read full story / add a comment 
national / anti-capitalism / press release Saturday July 11, 2009 10:43 by Workers Party (Cork)
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A motion calling for an inquiry into the Corrib Gas Project has been put down by Councillor Ted Tynan and is on the agenda for next Monday night's meeting of Cork City Council (13.07.09). read full story / add a comment 
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Friday July 10, 2009 20:00 by TD
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Irish Friends of Palestine Against Lisbon (IFPAL) is an organisation founded in June 2009 to call for a No vote in the imminent second referendum on the Lisbon Treaty, on the grounds that the European Union's Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP) is inimical to the interests of the Palestinian people and detrimental to Ireland's relationship with the Arab and Islamic world. read full story / add a comment 
international / anti-capitalism / news report Friday July 10, 2009 13:39 by Freedom from Debt Coalition (FDC)
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MANILA, Philippines. Members of the Freedom from Debt Coalition (FDC) staged a protest action in front of the World Bank office here today to demand the total and unconditional cancellation of all debts it is claiming from the Philippines and developing nations. The protest action coincided with the opening of the Group of Eight Nations’ (G8) 35th Summit in Italy which sets among its agenda the development of a comprehensive response to the global economic crisis. read full story / add a comment 
national / education / news report Friday July 10, 2009 10:17 by Vincent O'Malley
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On RTE news on 18/5/09, Mary Hanafin stated, in her usual Orwellian fashion, that the Department of Social and Family Affairs (DSFA) had now provided a financial incentive to encourage those under 20 to go into training or education. This ’financial incentive’ involved cutting the dole to €100 per week for new claimants under the age of 20. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / racism & migration related issues / news report Friday July 10, 2009 01:42 by Residents Against Racism
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As the Dáil drew to a close, a group of Irish citizen children gathered to deliver a heartfelt message to Minister Dermot Ahern: please don't send our daddies away. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Thursday July 09, 2009 23:00 by Freda
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Today, Thursday 9th July, about 50 members and supporters of the Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign (IPSC) held a loud and lively two hour demonstration outside the Israeli Embassy in Ballsbridge. Protesters chanted pro-Palestinian slogans and formed a ‘human wall’ at the gates of the embassy to symbolise the Apartheid Wall under construction by the Israeli government in the West Bank since 2002. Gardai informed the organisers that the embassy staff had all been given a half day due to the planned demonstration outside, meaning that the IPSC successfully closed down the embassy for half a day. read full story / add a comment 
international / crime and justice / news report Thursday July 09, 2009 22:51 by iosaf
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Colonel Luis Arce Gómez was the right hand man of Luis García Meza who headed up the bloody coup d'etat in Bolivia on the 17th of July 1981. His extradition to serve a prison sentence for abuses of human rights and international drug trafficking has long been sought and expected as the least sign that one really can squeeze blood from stones without resorting to magical alchemy or that elusive Nobel prize category of finest plasterers or Quantum brickies. As of writing this man born in 1938 can only enjoy only sparse internet biographical referential coverage in either Spanish language or English. Though I'm sure we can correct that soon enough. We need to explain so much about the chap who as usurping minister of the interior counted on such luminaries and advisors as the convicted NAZI and ex-SS officer, Klaus Barbie as well as the Italian fascist terrorist, assassin of trade unionists & champion of arch-catholic values Stefano Delle. read full story / add a comment
national / eu / feature Thursday July 09, 2009 20:29 by O. O'C.
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The Lisbon Treaty will result in: A big-state power grab; copperfastening Laval; permitting direct EU taxes; exclusive power regarding foreign direct investment, & Court power to harmonise; abolishing right to propose Commissioner; establishing an EU Federal State; requiring citizen loyalty; power to decide our rights; abolishing veto, binding us in 32 new policy areas; reducing National Parliament power; a self-amending treaty; enabling politicians over voters and militarizing EU. Thats all we know about so far, there may well be even more. read full story / add a comment 
antrim / worker & community struggles and protests / news report Thursday July 09, 2009 16:50 by Alan MacSimóin
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The occupation of the Visteon motor parts factory in Belfast ended on May 3rd when the company gave in and agreed pay extra compensation of between six month’s and nearly two year’s money to the workforce for the loss of their jobs. read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Thursday July 09, 2009 12:04 by Erich Muehsam
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Hands off People Of Iran sends solidarity greetings to protestors in Iran on 9th July. This day is the 10th anniversary of 18 Tir – when the Iranian state, under President Khatami violently put down a protest by students. The protest was initially against the suppression of a popular newspaper. Students were attacked in their university dormitories , as they were ransacked and set on fire by state forces. The reaction to the attack was overwhelming, with mass demonstrations taking place. The students became very radicalised and openly opposed the regime. Ayatollah Ali Khameneh’I ordered the movement to be crushed and President Khatami approved this decision. read full story / add a comment 
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Thursday July 09, 2009 11:32 by Government of Wirtland
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During an intrastate conflict there are people who oppose war and are not always adequately represented in their own countries. If many such people join the Global Anti-war Party from both conflicting sides, the party will acquire sufficient moral strength to influence the conflict. We are inviting people from around the globe, who are interested in anti-war policies, to join in the discussion of this idea. read full story / add a comment 
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Thursday July 09, 2009 10:47 by Rachael
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Australian Catholic Workers, Jim Dowling and Ciaron O'Reilly were arrested this morning while blocking a major military access road to the Talisman Sabre 09 exercises being held at Shoalwater, central Queensland, Australia. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / anti-capitalism / event notice Thursday July 09, 2009 08:27 by xtic
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The people of the city are invited to a public conversation with Roma Marquez Santo, a veteran of the anarchist and POUM militias in Catalonia. read full story / add a comment 
national / worker & community struggles and protests / opinion/analysis Wednesday July 08, 2009 17:34 by A
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Electricians go on strike in response to a two year employer strike on pay. Since 2007 (roaring property boom) employers have been witholding pay that is legally due to electricians. They are now looking for a 10 per cent pay cut. Employers and unions came to an agreement, the employers broke the agreement, they now refuse to negotiate and are looking for a collective 10 per cent pay cut. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Wednesday July 08, 2009 16:55 by Kieran O'Sullivan
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US Embassy Participate in Public Debate read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Wednesday July 08, 2009 16:24 by John Meehan
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Obama and the Open Veins of Latin America From a Past of Pillage to a New Era of Co-operation? A Public Talk by Venezuelan Ambassador to Ireland and the UK Samuel Moncada James Connolly Room, Liberty Hall, Dublin 1 Monday, July 13, 2009 at 8.00pm read full story / add a comment 
galway / arts and media / event notice Wednesday July 08, 2009 15:36 by Over The Edge
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Over The Edge in association with Westside Arts Festival presents a reading by the Westside Writers and the 2009 Over The Edge Summer Open-Mic. If you have a poem or story to share, come along. All welcome. Everyone who wants to will get to read their work. read full story / add a comment 
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Wednesday July 08, 2009 15:13 by Joe Higgins MEP
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In this letter from Joe Higgins MEP to Sri Lankan President Rajapakse, Joe condemns the brutal attacks on the Tamil people and journalists , and Rajapakse's governments complicity in this. read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Wednesday July 08, 2009 13:37 by Shane OCurry
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Activists from Derry and Donegal have called for people to join in the creation of a “Tent City” at Free Derry Corner, this Monday, 13 July. The family-friendly action is to be in solidarity with Palestinian families whose homes are currently being demolished by the Israeli State. Families and individuals have been asked to come to Free Derry Corner between 11 am and 2pm on Monday, and pitch a tent if they have one. The area is to be cordoned off, in order to create a child-friendly space. read full story / add a comment |
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