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antrim / worker & community struggles and protests / event notice Monday March 05, 2012 17:35 by Martin O'Rourke
SIPTU concerned about the massive job losses suffered and keen to ensure the C&V sector gain the recognition they deserve for their excellent work have organised a celebration of their work in Stormont. read full story / add a comment 
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Monday March 05, 2012 17:32 by pat c
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There is an eerie sense of deja vu as the rhetoric used by the Imperialist leaders echoes that used in 2003 prior to the invasion of Iraq. Ben Lewis reports on debates in Westminster , international developments and the ever present danger of an Israeli attack on Iran. Full text at link. The debate was initiated by Conservative MP John Baron, perhaps the only Tory MP who opposes an attack on Iran. His motion was simple and straightforward: “This house believes that the use of force against Iran would be wholly counterproductive and would serve only to encourage any development of nuclear weapons; and calls upon the government to rule out the use of force against Iran and reduce tensions by redoubling diplomatic efforts.” Malcolm Rifkind, Tory chairman of the intelligence and security committee, moved an amendment that completely changed its content. The amendment deleted everything except “This house” and replaced the rest of Baron’s motion with: “… supports the government’s efforts to reach a peaceful, negotiated solution to the Iranian nuclear issue through a combination of pressure in the form of robust sanctions, and engagement led by the E3+3 comprising the UK, US, France, Germany, China and Russia; and recognises the value of making clear to Iran that all options for addressing the issue remain on the table”. The Rifkind amendment, which was passed by an overwhelming majority of 285 to 6. Those who voted against the amendment were Labour MPs John McDonnell, Paul Flynn and Dennis Skinner; Jonathan Edwards of Plaid Cymru; Mark Durkan of the Social Democratic and Labour Party; and Baron himself. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / environment / news report Monday March 05, 2012 10:54 by CDC
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Today (4/3/12) the CDC in cooperation with residents in Charlemont Street continued to work on a communal garden for the area. Spokesperson for the CDC and Charlemont Street resident Tony N commented: read full story / add a comment
national / eu / opinion/analysis Monday March 05, 2012 02:13 by O.O'C.
We should work for a powerful No vote in the referendum on the Permanent Austerity Treaty, but we should also not be distracted from the anti-democratic process that the Government is using to bring the European Stability Mechanism into being read full story / add a comment 
galway / arts and media / event notice Sunday March 04, 2012 21:35 by Over The Edge
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YOU ARE INVITED to The Galway Launch of 'Mentioning the War - essays and reviews (1999 -2011)' by Kevin Higgins published by Salmon Publishing http://www.salmonpoetry.com The book be launched by Darrell Kavanagh @ Galway Arts Centre, 47 Dominick Street, Galway on Saturday, April 7th LAUNCH STARTS: 3pm ALL WELCOME read full story / add a comment
national / consumer issues / news report Sunday March 04, 2012 17:28 by john lagan
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Successive Irish governments have overseen the fluoridation of public water supplies since the practice commenced in 1964. This form of mass medication is supposed to benefit the nation's teeth. Today 97% of Europe's water supply is fluoride free, including Northern Ireland, as this practice has been widely discredited. Eire remains the only country to fluoridate its entire public water supply. read full story / add a comment
dublin / anti-war / imperialism / event notice Sunday March 04, 2012 14:18 by pat c
The American peace activist Cindy Sheehan talks about her anti-war activities and her support for the Miami Five. Liberty Hall 6pm TCD 8 pm. read full story / add a comment 
international / worker & community struggles and protests / other press Sunday March 04, 2012 11:25 by BrianClarke
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The rate of Unemployment is 23.3% in Spain, almost 21% in Greece, 15% in Portugal, also 15% in Ireland and almost 7.5% in Germany. It means close to 17 million people were out of work in the first month of 2012, and that's on paper. read full story / add a comment 
international / animal rights / press release Friday March 02, 2012 21:37 by Ban Hare Coursing
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Fine Gael Junior Minister Shane McEntee has claimed repeatedly that "the hare is in no danger" in coursing, an activity that he and other government figures like Environment Minister Phil Hogan and Paudie Coffey continue to laud as a fine healthy sport for all the family etc read full story / add a comment
international / crime and justice / other press Friday March 02, 2012 14:17 by Sam Malone
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Congratulations to Ian Bailey who eventually scored a victory in the Supreme Court yesterday, ultimately at a huge cost to the State. The questin is what will happen to the perpetrators of the frame up of Ian Bailey, particularly the Gardai. Surely this frame up can not become another cover up. Minister Alan Shatter you need to take focus of what is going on in the Justice and Legal System. read full story / add a comment 
international / environment / press release Thursday March 01, 2012 22:32 by Enforce the stag hunt ban
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Two anti hunt campaigners who attempted to film a hunt on the Hill of Tara last Tuesday were set upon and viciously assaulted by staghunters. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / news report Thursday March 01, 2012 20:00 by koindim
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We are a group of citizens who have come together from a variety of political backgrounds with a common purpose: the pressing need to articulate a coherent and persuasive critical voice that will be heard loudly both inside and outside Greece. read full story / add a comment 
cork / arts and media / event notice Thursday March 01, 2012 15:27 by Eric
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"Ethel McDonald: An Anarchist's Story (2006)" Produced and Directed by Mark Littlewood "This drama-documentary tells the story of Ethel MacDonald. A forgotten legend, her story ranks alongside the courage of 'La Pasionaria' and the legendary 'Odette'. Whilst both these women sustained world-wide recognition, our Scots heroine dwindled into obscurity and remains forgotten to this day. Ethel MacDonald's own intimate recollections are presented through a definitive mix of documentary and drama, re-visiting the Killing Fields that were the Spanish Civil War. Supporting commentary spoken by David Hayman paired with expert interviews, including Noam Chomsky, provides background knowledge of 1930's European Politics and a further insight into the young Scot's motives, actions and social situation. The film links her own personal drama to specific archive footage of Barcelona in disarray - an image Ethel MacDonald came to know so well. " read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / other press Thursday March 01, 2012 15:15 by pat c
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James Turley writes about the Imperialist campaign against Syria and asks where the Left and the Anti-War Movement are. Full text at link. It is clear at this point that the Syrian uprising - met with such ruthless brutality by the Ba’athist regime - is in the process of being transformed into some kind of civil war. It is equally clear that imperialism has taken sides against the government of Bashar al-Assad. What is less clear is who exactly is fighting the Ba’athists.... All this raises the question: where is the workers’ movement and the left? In Syria, alas, it is hardly in a position to challenge the Islamists for dominance of the uprising. Its largest sections, especially the Syrian Communist Party, are hopelessly compromised by the regime. To the left of the ‘official communists’, there are only small, nascent organisations, which as yet lack visible penetration into society at large. The uprising has involved political strikes, but not on any large scale.... read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression / event notice Wednesday February 29, 2012 23:25 by Tearaway
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'Rebels Against the Pipeline' The Pavilion, Cork Thurs 29th March Hope Is Noise Trumpets of Jericho LAMP Halfman Part Bicycle Compere - Wasps V's Humans Plus Guest Dj's Some of Corks finest bands come together to support the people of Rossport in their struggle against the controversial Shell pipeline. Line-up includes Hope is Noise, Lamp, Trumpets of Jericho, Halfman Part Bicycle Wasp V's Humans with more to be announced. Admission €7 for the waged and €5 for the unwaged. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday February 29, 2012 18:50 by pterodactyl
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A fundraiser for Dublin's Autonomous Social Centre read full story / add a comment
international / eu / opinion/analysis Wednesday February 29, 2012 18:49 by cropbeye
If there is a vote on the Euro compact campagainers should not go up a blind alley. A lot of Irish Government and establishment figures dont actually know much about the workings of Europe in depth when you scatch the surface. Dont waste time on them. read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday February 29, 2012 16:28 by Uisceoin
Seomra Spraoi, 10 Belvidere Court, Dublin 1. Doors offically open from 6pm to 11pm (may go a little later if mood is good and volunteers have enough energy) no door charge We hope to gather in Seomra Spraoi to share beo, sceal, craic agus ceol (food, stories, fun/laughs/mischief and music). The main aim of the event is to raise awareness of the issues around health&safety and environmental desecreation, which have been troubling the good people of Erris and dividing the communities of the 'Rossport area' for over a decade now, in the hope of inspiring people to think about the different ways that solidarity can be offered. read full story / add a comment
national / eu / press release Wednesday February 29, 2012 13:25 by O.O'C.
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After they had agreed the final wording of the intergovernmental agreement—the "Treaty on Stability, Coordination and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union"—the member-states of the euro area pronounced that the treaty “represents a major step towards closer and irrevocable fiscal and economic integration and stronger governance in the euro area,” which they claimed “will significantly bolster the outlook for fiscal sustainability and euro area sovereign debt and enhance growth.” According to the German chancellor, Angela Merkel, the euro-zone member-states have set themselves on an “irreversible course towards a fiscal union.” She told an international gathering at Davos: “We have to become used to the European Commission becoming more and more like a government.” read full story / add a comment
kerry / miscellaneous / event notice Wednesday February 29, 2012 13:17 by Kieran
The anti-household charges campaign in Kerry continues with a Public Meeting in Tralee, *North Kerry* Speakers are Joe Higgins TD and Councillor Brid Smith Venue: Grand Hotel, Tralee (in the ballroom) Date: Thursday 1st March @ 8PM read full story / add a comment |
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