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national / rights, freedoms and repression / feature Friday December 11, 2009 16:26 by PACUB
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Children face a 'Black Christmas' as Minister Lenihan slashes child benefit by 10% in the 2010 Budget. Family incomes are being attacked from every side in this Budget, but the Government has chosen to target children for the biggest cut of all. Parents' group PACUB is horrified by the Budget, and predicts that more and more families will fall into poverty as the new decade begins. read full story / add a comment
national / environment / news report Friday December 11, 2009 14:16 by lugh23
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Ferrovial made a sweetheart deal with the Government under which the Toll company would be compensated by the Taxpayer if traffic levels did not reach the specific/expected targets. read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Friday December 11, 2009 13:08 by Kieran O'Sullivan
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Starting at 1.00pm in Parnell Sq Dublin. read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / news report Friday December 11, 2009 09:03 by Hill walker
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Coillte, the 'private company' seeks State approval for money read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Thursday December 10, 2009 23:27 by RNU Kildare
Boots workers strike plans cancelled!! read full story / add a comment
dublin / worker & community struggles and protests / event notice Thursday December 10, 2009 16:43 by Marcas MacCaoimhín
There will be a demonstration at the Kildare Street entrance to the Dail on Tuesday 15 December 2009 organised by the Public Services Committee of ICTU from 6.00 pm to 8.00 p.m. read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / opinion/analysis Thursday December 10, 2009 15:47 by Brendan Guilfoyle
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That ICTU has singularly failed public sector workers is absolutely indisputable – the events of the last few weeks have only served to show in the most gruesome manner the appalling state of the current “leadership”. Every time our Union negotiators open their mouths they further discredit the public service, conceding ground, kicking to touch on industrial action and giving the government yet more ammunition to attack us with. read full story / add a comment
dublin / education / event notice Thursday December 10, 2009 15:43 by events
The Classes: Each class has a maximum of 12 students. The classes are taught in a lively and participative style. In all of the levels students will learn to manage simple tasks such as introductions, shopping and getting around and will learn to use the present tense. Charla Latina: Practice your oral Spanish and learn about Latin American issues! This unique space is aimed at intermediate and above level students who want to practice their Spanish. The class size is limited to 12 participants. There will be no formal teaching and using it to discuss Latin American issues. Each week a given theme will be introduced, discussed and appropriate vocabulary provided (e.g. debt, volunteering in Latin America, trade, justice, gender, environment, popular culture, indigenous issues etc.) This course is perfect if you are planning to visit Latin America (or have just come back!) and want to know more about the reality there. Great fun and a way to meet new people. No formal teaching takes place. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / other press Thursday December 10, 2009 10:03 by Red Banner
Issue 38 of Red Banner is available now. €2 / £1.50 from bookshops or the above address. read full story / add a comment
antrim / worker & community struggles and protests / event notice Thursday December 10, 2009 09:59 by Brian
Universi, health branch of the Independent Workers Union is holding a Lunch time protest and street theatre against cuts to mental health services in Belfast and use of private contractors read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Wednesday December 09, 2009 20:16 by Fiona Tyrrell
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Momentous day for women's reproductive rights in Ireland Three women living in Ireland challenged Ireland’s ban on abortion on the grounds that the law jeopardised their health and their wellbeing in violation of their rights under the European Convention on Human Rights. read full story / add a comment
cork / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday December 09, 2009 13:48 by Cork Peace
Join the Peace Train: Cork City, meeting at the Peace Park gates at 6pm on Sunday, 13 December and dancing and singing our way through the streets to the film screening of Soldiers of Peace at the Roundy Bar. Join us, dress as fancy and creative as you can imagine, bring drums, instruments, noise makers, joy, laughter and friends!!! GET ON THE PEACE TRAIN! read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Tuesday December 08, 2009 23:46 by Used2bSnowwhite
Choice Ireland will be holding it’s last demo of the year outside the Rogue crisis pregnancy agency (WRC) at 50 Upper Dorset Street this Saturday at 1pm. We are handing out information leaflets and carrying out a demonstration and have done so throughout the year with the purpose of shutting down the Rogue agency. If you would like to help, come along on Saturday Dec 12th at 1pm, or e-mail [email protected] to get in contact with us. read full story / add a comment
cork / miscellaneous / event notice Tuesday December 08, 2009 23:34 by Cork Peace
Day of Peace, Non Violence and Reconciliation. Film screening, Soldiers of Peace, Cork City, Roundy Bar, 7pm, 13 December as part of the World March for Peace and Non Violence read full story / add a comment
national / crime and justice / press release Tuesday December 08, 2009 22:41 by Mairtin Og Meehan
Last month in it's 22ND report, the Independent Monitoring Commission (IMC) alleged that Concerned Families Against Drugs (CFAD) were, 'a vigilante group who was responsible for a number of punishment shootings and pipe-bombings of suspected Drug Dealers' in the North Belfast area. Although, we were surprised and dismayed at these unfounded allegations, given that the IMC had not contacted CFAD before issuing its report. CFAD complained to the IMC through our legal representative and were subsequently invited to meet with the IMC today (8/12/09). read full story / add a comment
dublin / gender and sexuality / event notice Tuesday December 08, 2009 18:13 by ******
No Frills: Ladyfest Dublin showcases the city's Ladyfest and features live performances and interviews with various artists including: Pram, Katell Keineg and La Fraction. The success behind this massive undertaking came from the fact that all those who participated embraced this unique opportunity for artists and fans that may not generally play or attend the same gigs to come together. Seomra Spraoi, 10 Belvedere Court, Dublin 1. ( First right after Mountjoy Square. Turn right at the snooker place) Doors 8pm, Finger Food BYOB read full story / add a comment
national / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Tuesday December 08, 2009 15:38 by PRO Workers Solidarity Movement
Anarchist Organisation Workers Solidarity Movement (WSM) has described the leaders of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Public Services Committee as “traitors who have connived with government to attack the wages and conditions of trade union members”, and has called on workers in all unions to unite and organise to “reclaim ownership of the trade unions and get rid of the traitors”. read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / press release Tuesday December 08, 2009 14:06 by Republican Network For Unity Dublin
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Official RNU Dublin website & other RNU websites read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-capitalism / event notice Tuesday December 08, 2009 13:51 by Dublin Shell to Sea
Shell to Sea will be demonstating against the upcoming savage cuts in the budget and Great Oil and Gas Giveaway outside the Dail tomorrow (wed 8th dec),help needed if you are available.Mayo folk coming up and will be there from 10am onwards..txt 086 7362417 read full story / add a comment
dublin / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Tuesday December 08, 2009 11:49 by Tony Fitzsimons
Join us to remember the long suffering people of Burma read full story / add a comment |
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