OscailtShell Corrib Gas - Who are the real Thugs & Bullies?Become a friend to Pat O'Donnell here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pat-ODonnell/313999028104
Breaking news: Italian MP, Sgarbi denounces the Statistical Fraud on COVID-19. The speech of the Member of Parliament Vittorio Sgarbi in the session of the Italian Camera, Meeting no. 331 of Friday 24, April, 2020. Vittorio Sgarbi, denounces the closure of 60% of the businesses for 25,000 COVID-19 Deaths, of which the National Institute of Health says 96.3% died NOT of COVID-19 but of other pathologies. That means only 925 have died of the virus. 24,075 have died of other things.2010-02-15T00:30:41+00:00Indymedia Irelandimc-ireland@lists.indymedia.iehttp://www.indymedia.ie/atomfullposts?story_id=95795http://www.indymedia.ie/graphics/feedlogo.gif"Shell get the fuck out of Rossport" + The price of gas (guardian video)http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95795#comment2652532010-02-15T00:30:41+00:00DunkMuch thanks and respect to the chief and all those battling for justice in Rossp...Much thanks and respect to the chief and all those battling for justice in Rossport, Thankfully there has not been a death in Rossport, but how long till those "men in masks" actually kill someone under the orders of shell??<br />
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On the streets of Copenhagen, on December 15, the day of demos regarding agricultural action, the many thousand latge group stopped outside a shell station and from a loudhailer the sad shell story was told, their complicity in the killings of Ken Saro Weewa and the other peaceful human rights activists in the Ogoni lands in Nigeria, the subsequent payout outside of court to the families of the murdered (thereby showing the world that yes, indeed, they have something to hide), then the Rossport story, then the Bolivian side in the tale.... But the story had a happy ending, as more and more people are becoming aware of these interconnected struggles, bridges are being made with other similar communities in struggle in defense of their land (ie the CRIC and yuni peoples in colombia who are being assisinated as they resist - <a href="http://climatecaravan.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/canada-denounced-for-colombian-murders/" title="http://climatecaravan.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/canada-denounced-for-colombian-murders/">http://climatecaravan.wordpress.com/2009/12/10/canada-d...ders/</a> ) these communities are building up the web of resistance, the lies of corporate press are being shown up, more action to break their unsustainable, unjust and dirty business is happening... It is high time, that...<br />
<strong>"Shell get the fuck out of Rossport"</strong> <br />
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Related audio and story from the streets of Copenhagen:<br />
- Reclaim Power, that talk, that “riot”, that action, the consequences<br />
<a href="http://climatecaravan.wordpress.com/2010/01/29/reclaim-power/" title="http://climatecaravan.wordpress.com/2010/01/29/reclaim-power/">http://climatecaravan.wordpress.com/2010/01/29/reclaim-...ower/</a><br />
- Failure and Victory in Copenhagen (includes audio interview)<br />
<a href="http://climatecaravan.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/failure-and-victory-in-copenhagen/" title="http://climatecaravan.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/failure-and-victory-in-copenhagen/">http://climatecaravan.wordpress.com/2010/01/02/failure-...agen/</a><br />
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Niall thanks so much for this concise report, here is another important link, a 9 minute film from the Guardian news group:<br />
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The price of gas<br />
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Protesters in the coastal Irish village of Rossport gear up for a summer showdown with Shell, as the company prepares to bring a controversial gas pipeline ashore after a decade-long battle<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtIjMHRFrO4" title="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtIjMHRFrO4">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtIjMHRFrO4</a><br />
<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2009/jun/10/shell-corrib-ireland" title="http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2009/jun/10/shell-corrib-ireland">http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/video/2009/jun/10/shell...eland</a><br />
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Are there calls or plans for international solidarity actions? Ill try to pass on word...<br />
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Solidarity from Barcelona. <br />
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Pat O'Donnell - "Hero and Friend" not "Bully and Thug" (Shell to Sea UK report)<br />
<a href="http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95789" title="http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95789">http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95789</a>"Trial by judge" - why?http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95795#comment2652562010-02-15T09:50:40+00:00WorriedWhy is that everything regarding these extremely important appeals -- in terms o...Why is that everything regarding these extremely important appeals -- in terms of the wealth of our Nation, and in terms of the wellbeing of all our citizens (present and future) -- is being left for a single judge to decide entirely on his own?<br />
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What has happened to "trial by jury" in the Republic of Ireland? -- is it no longer available? -- even for extremely important cases of this kind?<br />
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For the future, I believe it might be well worth considering the following core legal issue (as I see things):<br />
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"I consider Trial by Jury as the only anchor yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution".<br />
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The above statement was made by Thomas Jefferson, who was: a) Principal Author of the American Deceleration of Independence, b) Third President of the United States of America, and c) a top class lawyer who devoted the last 25 years or so of his life trying to protect people from tyranny.<br />
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Fair Report of Court caseshttp://www.indymedia.ie/article/95795#comment2652572010-02-15T10:26:35+00:00m.m.mccarronI commend the above report. It is a fair representation of the cases which I obs...I commend the above report. It is a fair representation of the cases which I observed. I am relieved that many questions are being asked about what happens in Court. It is my experience that few of us know the plight of the fragile of society in these places. Many who have not the benefit of education, of good heatlh and rewarding occupations frequently find themsekves easy victims in the matter of law judged by people who have had all these benefits and an easy and comfortable passage through life. It ill befits a judge to make an arrogant and paternalisytc remark to other than his/her own equal. . There was a recent call for the use of cautioanary directives rather than arrest and fillng up our prisons and huge cost sto the taxpayer. It would be too bad if arrest was providing promotion for the law agents of the State. That is not the exercise of justice. May the experience of last week alert us all to the issue of justice and punishment in our society.Worried too, but far from surprisedhttp://www.indymedia.ie/article/95795#comment2652582010-02-15T10:28:59+00:00FSB!The Gardaí and the DPP prefer to bring summary charges against activists in this...The Gardaí and the DPP prefer to bring summary charges against activists in this case and most other cases because they can avoid the use of juries (which are used when indictable charges are brought against the accused), because juries can come to their own conclusions about guilt or innocence, which oftentimes can be distressingly inconvenient to Shell or whoever else is leaning on the puppet 'government' of Ireland. Remember that a jury found the Ploughshares 5 not guilty back in 2006, and Shell and their friends don't want that 'appalling vista' visited upon them. The Irish ruling classes remember well what happened in the War of 'Independence' (extremely little of this quality has ever been shown by any Irish govt.) too, when juries in coroners courts delivered verdicts of wilful murder against the British state; the effect that these citizen determinations had on public opinion (not just in Ireland and Britain) were a propaganda gift beyond measure to the separatists.<br />
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Given that Oireland Inc. wants to avoid the use of juries as they fit up and slander anti-Shell campaigners, that means that their only other alternative court is the Special Kangaroo (sorry, Criminal) Court. There is one small obstacle to getting S2S activists tried there - Shell to Sea is not a 'proscribed organisation' - yet. I believe Mr. Paul Williams is working on it though, probably as per the instructions he picked up off Shell execs at the rugby match against England back in 2007. 'Corporate Hospitality' how are ye indeed!<br />
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"Summary" and "indictable" chargeshttp://www.indymedia.ie/article/95795#comment2652612010-02-15T13:08:50+00:00Worried"The Gardaí and the DPP prefer to bring summary charges against activists in thi..."The Gardaí and the DPP prefer to bring summary charges against activists in this case and most other cases because they can avoid the use of juries (which are used when indictable charges are brought against the accused), ..."<br />
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The above statement outlines a core component of the legal trickery that's taking place in the Republic of Ireland at the present time, and which very powerfully exploits what I see as a truly MASSIVE (and almost certainly deliberate) "flaw" connected with Article 38.2 of Bunreacht na hEireann (the Republic of Ireland's written Constitution): which enables judges (acting completely on their own without a jury to restrain them in any way) to criminalise, imprison, and fine people for "minor offences".<br />
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The charges against the activists may well be "summary": thanks entirely I imagine to the amazing restraint that the activists used in their efforts to try and prevent the outrageous set of abuses our Nation is being subjected regarding (among other things) the mysterious "give-away" (for all practical purposes I understand) of our oil and gas reserves in the vast area of the Atlantic Ocean in question.<br />
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However, the actions of our Government (Executive, Legislative, and Judicial) -- which is wilfully criminalising, fining, and in some cases imprisoning the activists involved using "Trial by Judge" (i.e. Kangaroo Courts, where the final outcome of the court hearing is in all probability decided, behind the scenes by the puppet-masters, long before the court case actually takes place) -- is much, much more than a "summary" offence (in my view).<br />
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Not only would I would class such activities as an "indictable" criminal offences (by the group of ringleaders responsible), I would say they are undoubtedly treasonous as well: having due regard for the fact that the "deal done" has (in so far as I know) completely ignored the matter of "royalties" mentioned in Article 10 of Bunreacht na hEireann (the written Constitution of the Republic of Ireland).<br />
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One of the main purposes of "Trial by Jury" is to prevent all such treasonous activities by "public servants" (so called) who start "playing God", and who cannot be stopped from "playing God" by any other lawful means (at a time when impunity is running completely wild in the Republic of Ireland in connection with all "big money" issues of the kind in question).<br />
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Another extremely important function of "Trial by Jury" is what is known as "nullification", which is very roughly outlined as follows: <br />
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"Jury nullification occurs when a jury in a criminal case acquits a defendant despite the weight of evidence against him or her. Widely, it is any rendering of a verdict by a trial jury which acquits a criminal defendant despite that defendant's violation of the letter of the law—that is, of an official rule, and especially a legislative enactment. Jury nullification need not disagree with the instructions by the judge—which concerns what the law (common or otherwise) is—but it may rule contrary to an instruction that the jury is required to apply the 'law' to the defendant in light of the establishment of certain facts." (This excerpt has been copied from: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jury_nullification" title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jury_nullification">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jury_nullification</a> ) <br />
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Using the "nullification" process of "Trial by Jury", it is entirely likely (I believe) that a lawfully assembled jury would have returned a verdict of "not guilty" in all (or almost all) of this particular set of extremely important appeal court cases: and, if they did so, there would be absolutely nothing whatsoever the judge could do about it, except to "huff and puff" a bit to himself/herself perhaps, and to anybody else who could be bothered to listen to them.<br />
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Behaviour of judgehttp://www.indymedia.ie/article/95795#comment2652632010-02-15T14:48:27+00:00Justice??!!Judge Raymond Groarkes vicious personal attack on Pat O Donnell in Castlebar Cou...Judge Raymond Groarkes vicious personal attack on Pat O Donnell in Castlebar Court last week is a serious matter and was thoroughly reprehensible. One cannot but be reminded of the fact that judges are political appointees. The judges function should have been to decide whether or not a law or laws had been broken.<br />
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I am filled with admiration for our wonderful heroes Pat ODonnell and Maura Harrington who show utter selflessness and remarkable tenacity in continuing to resist Shells tyranny. Sadly Shell are aided and abetted in every way by our oh so corrupt politicians and our judiciary.Thats what I RECEIVED 10/N0V/2006http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95795#comment2652902010-02-16T13:55:14+00:00Eamonn O'Coilea'inA lot has happened since $hell came into our area of Erris, that I can never for...A lot has happened since $hell came into our area of Erris, that I can never forget ! NOR my Family....<br />
It was the worst day in my life that has followed me ever since. For that was the day I was crippled for life with an spinal injury , at first I could not feel or use my lower limbs and as of now I still need two crutches to make my way about painfully ( to the amusement of some) but not to me or my young family.<br />
So I guess you could say that I received a life sentence of crippling pain, let me shake their hand an say oh it's alright thanks I needed that. NOT.. Life goes on, we have to for the sake of our Families.<br />
PS I would have done any amount or jail time,but instead crippled in my room unable to move most days. OH wELL who careswhere is justice?http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95795#comment2653712010-02-18T16:51:53+00:00luluEamonn, that's yet another example of the diabolical treatment of peaceful citiz...Eamonn, that's yet another example of the diabolical treatment of peaceful citizens by agents of the State. My heart goes out to you and your family, hoping that your condition will improve.Eamonnhttp://www.indymedia.ie/article/95795#comment2653792010-02-18T21:55:34+00:00Marc SEamonn, I had heard of someone who had their back badly injured by police in Ros...Eamonn, I had heard of someone who had their back badly injured by police in Rossport but I am horrified at hearing the story first hand. How can they get away with this? Why is so little known about it?<br />
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Can you publicise your story? Write your personal account of what happened, send to all politicians and media? Go on TV? Nobody out there seems to know (much) about it. It's like a secret. Surely if the public knew this has happened, more people would wake up to the reality of what is happening to this country and while this would not help you, it might mean you feel less forgotten than you seem to? Your situation and injuries seem to be the worst I have heard of in thisdebacle.<br />
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But I don't want to impose my perhaps naive desire for justice on your pain, you may have tried your best to publicise and been ignored, or you may not feel that this country deserves the benefit of you using your precious energy in this way. Thanks for sharing your story to the extent you have, and just want to echo Lulu's sentiments, solidarity to you.Solidarity with Pat O'Donnell in Castlereahttp://www.indymedia.ie/article/95795#comment2653852010-02-19T02:36:14+00:00Living in RossportWe're with you Pat...
http://livinginrossport.wordpress.com/2010/02/19/were-w.....We're with you Pat...<br />
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Please write to Pat in prison.<br />
His address is: Pat O'Donnell, Castlerea Prison, Harristown, Castlerea,Co.Roscommon.Many, Many people were seriously hurt Alsohttp://www.indymedia.ie/article/95795#comment2653872010-02-19T06:19:41+00:00Eamonn O'Coilea'inI've been on crutches for over 3 years and seen many Doctors who just didn't wan...I've been on crutches for over 3 years and seen many Doctors who just didn't want to get involved because of the garda. Most of them would not treat me for my injuries and sent me away, one Dr. even push me out his private clinic to my horror and dismay. I have been treated by some of the finest Doctors too, but it's the spine with to many complications and nerve endings that has cripple me.<br />
It's a pretty sad state of affairs when the gards perjured them self in court all in the name of $hell. <br />
I also was charged with trumped up charges after I made a complaint against the gards who assaulted me. In an out of court for 14 months 8 times just for my case. I was lucky the 7 gards were over zealous with their perjury and outrageous lies. The Judge dismissed the case stating it was the drains fault , I also know quite a lot of people that were in this same boat being lied against by the garda in the courts. Don't they know perjury is against the law, Just ask EX TD Willy , he tell you the truth //<br />
Today I called my Lawyers office and requested if it was possible to contact the President of Ireland and ask her for a pardon for the Chief, till the deceit and perjury get investigated by someone who is loyal to the state, if we could find some one in government who cares enough about its citizens Legal and Human Rights. I'll try again today and every day till I've lost complete faith in the system of Justice.<br />
There have been some great results by the people of Erris and their friends who know the real facts of whats going on here. The Struggle Continues. one more thing that caught my thoughts, If there is no work being carried out in 2010 then who's getting the 80 million euro that $hell have requested and for what; more Bribes and payouts.Organisehttp://www.indymedia.ie/article/95795#comment2667122010-03-31T22:57:34+00:00protestsEaster Sunday G>P>OEaster Sunday G>P>OOne by one - together - we CAN make a difference!http://www.indymedia.ie/article/95795#comment2982572014-01-04T21:42:48+00:00StephenHaving just read this articulate story by Niall, I am most of all saddened by th...Having just read this articulate story by Niall, I am most of all saddened by the fact that he has since passed away. He was truly an inspiration. <br />
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There is no doubt that Ireland is suffering a crisis of corruption amongst State institutions and the 'protected elite', and that many, many more decent citizens will continue to be targeted and abused if we do not stand up and be counted. <br />
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Integrity Ireland is a citizens-driven 'oversight body' which collects member's stories and complaints, and then uses this information to challenge corrupt authorities - especially in the legal profession, the Gardai and the Courts. Joining I-I is simple and free - and the more people we have on the database, and the more information we have about 'compromised' authority figures, the stronger and more effective we become.<br />
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Don't go it alone. That's what 'they' want. <br />
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There is strength in unity and strength in truth. Join Integrity Ireland, and help us, help you..<br />
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