bihhop supports anti war march

national | miscellaneous | news report Friday February 14, 2003 16:42 by rte hack

Bishop calls for Anti-War demo support February 14, 2003

(15:07) The Bishop of Clonfert has called on all Catholics to join the anti-war demonstration in Dublin tomorrow to show the Government how opposed they are to any war against Iraq.

Dr John Kirby, who is also the head of the Trócaire aid agency, said that if there is a unilateral attack on Iraq without UN approval, the Irish Government should withdraw all co-operation with the US military at Shannon.

Dr Kirby insisted he was not anti-American or pro-Saddam Hussein, but said it is important that ordinary people express their views on the proposed war.