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national / crime and justice / news report Tuesday May 16, 2006 19:40 by Frank Hand
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Just how low the garda will stoop has been shown again when they arrested Pat Rossiter and put him into the cell where his 14 year old son had sustained the injuries which killed him. Pat has now won the Public Order case against him and intends to sue the gardai for wrongful arrest. read full story / add a comment 
international / miscellaneous / opinion/analysis Tuesday May 16, 2006 17:47 by Lisa
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John Howard arrives in Ireland on Saturday on a four day trip where he will address the Dail and meet key business and political leaders. It is his first visit to Ireland since he was first elected Prime Minister of Australia ten years ago and one he sees as important because of 'the historical and sentimental links between the two countries'. Howard is currently swamped in controversy surrounding kick-backs to Saddam Hussein, state treatment of Aboriginal peoples and Refugees, his support for George Bush and his decision to send the Navy to East Timor. As he is met by anti-war protesters in Washington, Irish activists are preparing their own welcome for this notorious war monger. read full story / add a comment
national / public consultation / irish social forum / press release Tuesday May 16, 2006 15:33 by Union of Students in Ireland
The Union of Students in Ireland (USI) has hailed an important victory in the battle against the creeping marketisation of higher education, following news that the National College of Art and Design (NCAD) will not pursue a profit-driven plan to relocate its central Dublin campus. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / racism & migration related issues / news report Tuesday May 16, 2006 14:30 by Madam K
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There are around 70-80 people presently outside the Cathedral in support of the men ( Revolt Video Pics going up asap on new thread) A Group of students from the school across the road have joined in and there is lively chanting outside the Cathedrals front e. Three men from Afghanistan living in Waterford have joined the protest, and have been refusing food/water from yesterday. Presently two are outside the Cathedral and I believe one has gained access. That makes 44 people on the Hunger/Thirst strike now Latest news from the Hospital is that Abdul and Sultan are in a stable condition, some men inside are weakening and ambulances are on standby Joe Higgins TD, Jerry Crolly TD and A. OSnoddaigh TD are present at the Cathedral although as of yet have not gained admission. There are also people from RAR, Revolt Video, Unmanageables, Socialist Party, Sinn Fein, AWI, AY, WSM, IAWM, WV and SWP attending and plenty of unaligned! read full story / add a comment |
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