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dublin / politics / elections / feature Saturday May 30, 2009 20:34 by Erik Eblana
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Independent candidate Erik Eblana, has called for a complete overhaul of the system of payments to councillors. Mr Eblana, from the Pembroke-Rathmines ward, also stated that any review must be done by an independent body, not including councillors or the council itself. ‘Appearances and transparency are critical when it comes to spending public money and getting best value for all expenditure incurred including over €400,000 on expenses alone for the 52 councillors on Dublin City Council, ’ Mr Eblana said. ‘In my view, as an outsider to the current political consensus, I would abolish the attendance payments to councillors for example. This is a tax free payment of €8406 paid for attending city council meetings in addition to the €17,604 salary and other expenses. ‘This is just wrong. As a councillor you are supposed to attend meetings. It’s your job! And if you can’t attend them or need a lure to get you there well then I’d question why you would go for the job of councillor in the first place. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Saturday May 30, 2009 10:35 by Joe Higgins.eu
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This is a press release from Joe Higgins on the unemployment crisis in Ireland. It documents the huge levels of unemployment and puts forwards a socialist solution. Joe Higgins demands that the state take emergency action to defend provide jobs. He called for the renationalisation of SR Technics and Eircom and the nationalisation of other major companies threatening closure. read full story / add a comment 
international / eu / feature Friday May 29, 2009 20:57 by Joe Higgins
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It was inevitable that the economic catastrophe caused by Fianna Fáil’s economic policies would dominate, almost exclusively, the Euro Election Campaign so far. However, it is also vital that we focus on some vital issues pertaining to the future direction of the European Union. It is quite deplorable that the guarantees that the Government says it will have from the EU with regard to the Lisbon Treaty have not been published so that they could be debated during the current campaign. However when it comes to the thrust toward militarisation of the EU firmly implanted in the Lisbon Treaty, no guarantees can change what are very categorical dictates to Member States. read full story / add a comment
national / politics / elections / opinion/analysis Friday May 29, 2009 11:30 by Ishmael Lemass
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The latest opinion polls continue to reveal a decline in support for Fianna Fáil, traditionally Ireland’s most successful political party. Disapproval of the coalition FF/Green Government’s performance is at 84%, a staggering indicator of dissent. Yet FF – the Soldiers of Destiny - retain support from some 20% of the electorate. Apparently not all who are dissatisfied will vote against the party.
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international / environment / press release Thursday May 28, 2009 21:20 by Friends of the Earth International
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New standards for growing soy will destroy forests, livelihoods and the climate read full story / add a comment 
national / miscellaneous / press release Thursday May 28, 2009 20:18 by éirígí PRO
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Speaking at the launch of éirígí’s Spot the Difference? campaign, party chairperson Brian Leeson said a real alternative to the petty squabbling and rhetoric of Ireland’s main political parties must be built. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / politics / elections / press release Thursday May 28, 2009 15:55 by Joe Higgins.eu
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The European election campaign is now in it's final push. The main leaflet for Joe Higgins' campaign has been produced, with the hope of getting it into 200,000 homes in the next week. We have produced 2,000 new full colour posters which we need to get up. In order to do that we are launching an appeal for volunteers to help out - take a bundle of leaflets for your estate or one nearby, spare an hour to put up some posters, hand out leaflets with Joe in town or donate towards the cost of the campaign. Simply log on to the link below to help out. read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / press release Thursday May 28, 2009 15:41 by PBPA
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The People Before Profit Alliance has today called on the eighteen religious orders identified by the Ryan Report as culpable of gross maltreatment of children to fully acknowledge their guilt and responsibility. A spokesperson for PBPA said, "We are profoundly shocked by the behaviour of the religious orders, who are now further compounding the abuse they perpetrated by their brazen refusal to re-open a deal which they negotiated in bad faith." read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / press release Thursday May 28, 2009 13:12 by Volunteer....
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Afri’s new report, ‘The Great Gas Giveaway; How The Elites Have Gambled Our Health And Wealth’ explains how the government has squandered existing resources and refused to reconsider the ownership and exploitation of the country’s natural resources, despite possessing all the necessary tools to do so. read full story / add a comment
national / consumer issues / opinion/analysis Thursday May 28, 2009 05:15 by Is Linn an Tír Seo
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Could Ireland, in its own way, become a beggar sitting in a bank of gold? read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Thursday May 28, 2009 01:37 by Justin Morahan
Free Gaza Movement reports that Mairead Maguire was detained on 15 May by Homeland Security on entry to US and attaches her statement on release. read full story / add a comment 
derry / crime and justice / news report Thursday May 28, 2009 00:21 by Shell to Hell
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Since 2006, MAOR have been actively engaged in a surprising range of activities that push the boundaries of political discussion and bring the issues to the streets, the airwaves and back to communities. This week MAOR Street Theatre Group took to the streets of Derry in an exciting street theatre event, highlighting the human rights abuses perpetrated by Multinational giants that the Irish government is happy to do business with. Earlier this week Royal Dutch Shell went on trial for complicity in the torture and killing of Nigerian protestors in 1995. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / racism & migration related issues / news report Wednesday May 27, 2009 19:30 by Sparky
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New regulations that could force long-established migrant workers out of Ireland or into the underground economy faced strong opposition from a rally held today. In a spirited protest, over a hundred workers from dozens of countries gathered outside the Tanaiste's office to call on her to reverse the plan, due to come into effect next Monday. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / education / news report Wednesday May 27, 2009 17:32 by ...
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Yesterday, Students from Dublin called for voters to vote against candidates from the government parties at a banner drop on the N11 read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / opinion/analysis Wednesday May 27, 2009 17:28 by Gregor Kerr
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Since the publication of the Report of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse last week, we have heard a litany of so-called apologies and calls for the religious orders responsible for the running of what should rightly be described as child labour camps to ‘face up to their responsibilities’. read full story / add a comment
galway / anti-war / imperialism / news report Wednesday May 27, 2009 16:46 by Niall Farrell
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The Galway Alliance Against War will hold a 99 Red Balloon Peace Event this Saturday at noon beside the Spanish Arch to protest against an “air display” by the RAF’s Red Arrows. Nearly every one of the pilots participating in this war manoeuvre over Galway Bay at midday on Saturday has been involved in the imperialist wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. read full story / add a comment
international / summit mobilisations / news report Wednesday May 27, 2009 11:10 by dnb
See you on the barricades read full story / add a comment
dublin / racism & migration related issues / press release Wednesday May 27, 2009 10:56 by Residents Against Racism
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Residents Against Racism is preparing to protest a second mass deportation to Nigeria within a month - a move the group describes as unprecedented. read full story / add a comment 
dublin / politics / elections / news report Wednesday May 27, 2009 10:51 by Joe Higgins.eu
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Joe Higgins, Socialist Party Euro Election Candidate, has today signed a pledge from Bird Watch Ireland, promising to fight for the environment. As well well as defending the rights of workers, young people and the unemployed, Joe is also a fighter for real action to halt climate change and defend our natural environment. Joe Higgins argues that people and the planet must come before the profits of big business and the rich. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Wednesday May 27, 2009 10:28 by Cormac Mac Gall
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Jon Anza, claimed by ETA as one of their militants, has been missing for over a month. ETA claims the Spanish police knew of his membership and also that Spanish undercover police are very active in the northern Basque Country with the collusion of the French police. His disappearance raises fears of a return to the clandestine (and illegal) activities of assassination squads such as GAL operating with French state support. read full story / add a comment |
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