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national / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Friday November 03, 2006 12:25 by Anonymous
Press Release Issued by Irish Forestry Contractors’ Association (IFCA) The importing of a boat load of wood pulp from Scotland via Waterford Port on the week ending Saturday 23rd, October, 2006 by Coillte has caused consternation among members of the Irish Forestry Contractors’ Association. The wood pulp was imported by Coillte for use in the production of OSB board timber product in its timber mill in Belview, Waterford. IFCA is a stakeholder in the Irish forestry sector and it was not consulted prior to the making of the decision to import the boat load of wood pulp in Waterford Port. IFCA is concerned about the prospects of contamination of native Irish timber products, which is a distinct possibility as a consequence of importing wood pulp. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Friday November 03, 2006 10:55 by Adri Nieuwhof
Early May 2005 Stop the Wall Campaign published an article on its website entitled ‘Challenging Tramways of Apartheid – Swiss activists block Connex shuttle run’. The article evoked the memories of campaigns to isolate apartheid South Africa. read full story / add a comment
international / crime and justice / opinion/analysis Thursday November 02, 2006 21:33 by Kevin T. Walsh
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Sometime ago, retired Justice Kinlan wrote a damning report on our prisons. McDowell, Minister for Justice Equality and Law Reform, went into a 'huff'. He accused Justice Kinlan of being out to get him. The question remains:- A young man was brutally murdered in a cell while five prisoners looked on. Six people sharing one cell.....this had to end in disaster at some stage. read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Thursday November 02, 2006 20:32 by Paul Kinsella
The Executive of my Union, the Civil & Public Service Union (CPSU), at their Monthly Meeting held today, Thursday, November 2nd has fully backed the nurses' rally on 22nd November and are calling on all their members to support this protest. The CPSU will be issuing a Circular to all members in the next few days calling on all CPSU members to take part in the nurses’ protest. However, great as it is that the CPSU are mobilising all their members to support the nurses’ rally on November 22nd, we really need to get the rest of the Trade Union leaders up off their backsides. Now that the CPSU Executive will be officially supporting the nurses’ rally on 22nd November, this will put further pressure on the Executive of the Dublin Council of Trade Unions (DCTU) to officially support the nurses’ rally, and to organise a mass mobilisation of workers, similar to, if not bigger than the Irish Ferries ‘Day of Protest’ last December, and they will get the numbers as health is an emotive issue for many people! read full story / add a comment
limerick / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Thursday November 02, 2006 17:26 by Zoe Lawlor
UL Palestine Solidarity Society Presents Renowned Linguist and Political Activist Professor Tanya Reinhart Tuesday 7th November at 7.30 pm in An Phluais, University of Limerick (beside Scholars) read full story / add a comment
derry / anti-war / imperialism / opinion/analysis Thursday November 02, 2006 15:45 by Jim Keys
The Scariest thing in Derry this Halloween “Last night I watched our city stagger out of the bars and clubs. Broken bottles and cut eyes. Girls in bright clothes taunting boys with gold rings. I stood there for hours listening as it turned blunt and angrily cast around for the wrong look or a flicker of fear to attack. It lingered to jeer at a girl boking against the wall of a bank and moved on. The whole street seemed to be lurching and scowling in sullen expectation....” read full story / add a comment
international / miscellaneous / news report Thursday November 02, 2006 15:41 by Estat Català
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SPEECH BY ESTAT CATALÀ IN THE UNITARY ACT COMMEMORATING THE 80th ANNIVERSARY OF THE PRATS DE MOLLÓ EVENTS. 22 OF OCTOBER OF 2006 ---------------------------------- read full story / add a comment
dublin / consumer issues / event notice Thursday November 02, 2006 14:47 by C.
Common Purchasing initiatives in Guatemala, example of the cooperative LA HOJITA - a slide and talk show at the Dublin Food Co-op in St. Andrews Resource Centre at 12 O'Clock, 4th November by Mirren Samper read full story / add a comment
international / worker & community struggles and protests / other press Thursday November 02, 2006 13:18 by Tachyon
Ryanair are famous for the use of spin and 'selective' figures to hide the truth, recent examples being pilot working hours, state subsidies, negative polluting externalities, disability charges etc. The latest is the number of workers employed per aircraft. Apparently, those on precarious, temporary agency contracts, just don't count! read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Thursday November 02, 2006 13:13 by Ciaran
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Picket of Statoil, Wednesday, 8th November, 6.30. read full story / add a comment
international / animal rights / other press Thursday November 02, 2006 12:19 by Terence
This is an interesting report on some research into the study of cockroaches from the Free University Of Brussels in Beligum. The findings show that they follow some simple decision making rules and this has helped open up the understanding of these creatures and other insects too because they also follow similar patterns or rules. It seems that they operate without any leaders. Now if we could just do that. It also intriguing because it shows that the idea of equality and some forth is not just a human construct but is something that goes to the heart of nature. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Thursday November 02, 2006 10:53 by Cillian Gillespie
Solidarity campaign plays important role in his release read full story / add a comment
dublin / worker & community struggles and protests / news report Thursday November 02, 2006 10:30 by John O'Neill
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Dutch company, Omega Teknika, which makes pregnancy test kits and other healthcare products in the north Dublin suburb of Finglas, intends to cut its workforce to a minimum by moving to China for production. read full story / add a comment
dublin / arts and media / event notice Thursday November 02, 2006 00:16 by Rachel Dempsey
Singing for the Soul Workshop Saturday 25 November 2006 11- 4.30pm At Oscailt Complementary Health Centre 8 Pembroke Rd, Dublin 4 €60 A one-day workshop in group harmony singing, chanting and vocal improvisation open to all. No solo singing, you don't have to be a 'good' singer to take part. This workshop will bring you on a musical tour from the Andes to Africa to America and will allow you to connect with, explore and experiment with your voice. Great fun, great creative flow and stress-release. Plenty of tips on breathing and vocal production. Facilitated by Rachel Dempsey, lead singer in Dublin Latin band ‘Candela’, ethnomusicology graduate and experienced voice work and global education facilitator.The day will be held in a beautiful space called Oscailt, a natural therapy centre in Ballsbridge. Great acoustics, a tranquil environment and plenty of beanbags & blankets! read full story / add a comment
international / worker & community struggles and protests / other press Thursday November 02, 2006 00:08 by Paul Kinsella
This is an introductory paragraph about a health service protest to the Houses Of Parliament. The rest of the story can be accessed by clicking this link http://uk.news.yahoo.com/01112006/344/doctors-nurses-nh....html read full story / add a comment
cork / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Wednesday November 01, 2006 22:27 by cropbeye
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A publication called Centre Focus is a regular newspaper funded by FAS. It uses as an office the Centre for The unemployed North Main st. The building is owned by Cork Council of Trade unions. In a series of tabloid style articles it has raised concerns about sterotyping and attackiing those that are involved in progressive activist work and in particular the greater understanding between different ethnic and religous groups. Many complaints have been made about its editorial style but why is it not being discussed on a wider format.? read full story / add a comment
national / environment / other press Wednesday November 01, 2006 22:25 by not listened to
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The Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Noel Dempsey, and Junior Minister John Browne have met a group of 20 Fianna Fáil TD's and Senators at Leinster House over concerns about the plan to end driftnet fishing for salmon. read full story / add a comment
international / racism & migration related issues / news report Wednesday November 01, 2006 20:10 by Garrett
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Wednesday, November 01, 2006 Racism drops as integration increases in Ireland- survey suggests A survey commissioned by the Irish government's National Action Plan against Racism has indicated towards a significant drop in the level of racism in Ireland. A representative sample of the population as a whole participated in the survey carried out by IMS Consultants. The results contrasts sharply with the recent results pointing to an increase of 15% in Northern Ireland. read full story / add a comment
international / environment / other press Wednesday November 01, 2006 19:33 by Terence
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The rather famous documentary made a few years ago and which has been shown widely is now available online with YouTube. It documents how the growth of suburbia was based on the assumption of an endless supply of cheap oil. That assumption now no longer holds true. read full story / add a comment
national / gender and sexuality / opinion/analysis Wednesday November 01, 2006 15:16 by S. Fabian
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Authoritative feminist analysis of issues around statutory rape. read full story / add a comment |
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