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national / anti-war / imperialism / news report Friday February 03, 2006 21:38 by PANA
The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs have denied claims made by Marine Platoon Sergeant, Jim Massey that Depleted uranium ammunition was brought through Shannon. A spokeperson told Daily Ireland in todays paper page four. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Friday February 03, 2006 19:46 by Fergus
European limits set on the migration of workers from EU ‘accession’ countries are up for review in May 2006. The two year limits were initially set by European countries in preparation of EU enlargement in May 2004. Earlier this week the Irish govt were forced to react in public to the issue. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / news report Friday February 03, 2006 16:43 by Insurrection
Over 1,000 anarchists marched in Athens this week in Solidarity with 3 anarchist prisoners (http://athens.indymedia.org/display.php?articleId=3200) and against ongoing state repression. read full story / add a comment
dublin / bin tax / household tax / water tax / feature Friday February 03, 2006 15:36 by seedot
Feature on the bin tax, 3 weeks after City Manager announces non-collection. read full story / add a comment
dublin / worker & community struggles and protests / news report Friday February 03, 2006 14:32 by Michael
A protest by Irish fishermen is currently (Friday Feb 3rd 1pm) taking place on the Liffey by the IFSC in Dublin. A whole fleet of trawlers are currently on the Liffey making a racket with their horns. They are protesting over a new Sea Fisheries Maritime Jurisdiction Bill currently before the Dáil. Among the proposals int the new bill is an amendment to allow the Irish Navy open fire on trawlers, who disobeyed instructions. This has since been scrapped but there are many other amendments before the Dail which challenge the rights of these workers. See below for further details:- read full story / add a comment
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Friday February 03, 2006 02:02 by Elaine
This years Feile Bride Conference was held on Saturday 28th January, in Kildare town. Hosted by Afri in association with Cairde Bride and Frontline; this years focus was on Human Rights. The conference started with a meeting in the Town Square (where we met up with protestors demanding the release of Percy Podger, a jailed Kildare Sheep farmer). The Brigid Flame was brought from the square to the meeting hall where it was given pride of place in the centre of the stage. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / opinion/analysis Friday February 03, 2006 01:36 by Grace Walsh
Since 1998, when Hugo Chavez Frias became president of the newly declared Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the charismatic president, has emerged as one of the most influential and radical leaders in Latin America. His reforms and plans, if realised could alter the face of Venezuelan society, if not that of Latin America. Loathed by many Venezuelans, revered by even more, Chavez has reached almost messianic status as the leader in a country where the socially underprivileged, the poor and the uneducated masses have long since felt disenfranchised by the political process. read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / opinion/analysis Thursday February 02, 2006 23:21 by Seán Ryan
The story continues.... This time it's a big mixture of politics, science, sociology and loads of other 'ologies.' Some tongue twisters for the mind are included. read full story / add a comment
national / animal rights / press release Thursday February 02, 2006 23:21 by Ciaran Long
Animal rights group, the Captive Animals Protection Society (CAPS) has strongly criticised the decision by the Arts Council to allocate120,000 euros to Irish circuses containing animal acts, and described it as “further state funding for animal abuse by this government”. CAPS Irish spokesperson Nuala Donlon is calling on the Arts Council to reconsider its decision in light of the serious concerns about animal welfare and public safety which surround such travelling menageries. read full story / add a comment
dublin / worker & community struggles and protests / news report Thursday February 02, 2006 21:49 by Jim
A great protest took place outside Dunnes on Georges Street on Thursday evening in support of Joanne Delaney who was sacked for wearing a union pin. Over thirty activists from trade unions, labour youth, workers solidarity movement, street seen and the wider labour movement joined Joanne Delaney. Two Labour councillors including Eric Byrne who is tabling a motion in support of Joanne at Dublin City Council attended the protest. Dunnes security and management looked somewhat disturbed when a passing group of young French socialists began singing the internationale in solidarity with Joanne. read full story / add a comment
dublin / worker & community struggles and protests / press release Thursday February 02, 2006 17:41 by Dermot L
Labour Youth are to stage a protest outside Dunnes Stores, South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2, at 6pm this evening, Thursday 2nd February, against the sacking of company employee Joanne Delaney for wearing her union pin on her uniform. read full story / add a comment
dublin / bin tax / household tax / water tax / news report Thursday February 02, 2006 17:01 by Joe
The council started non-collection on some of the routes on the fringes of Cabra last week. A meeting called at short notice for St Finbarrs GAA club by the Cabra / Dunard / Navan rd campaign was attended by over 170 people last night. read full story / add a comment
international / worker & community struggles and protests / news report Thursday February 02, 2006 16:36 by Dan
As US students vote to support the boycott campaign, Irish activists will be meeting to discuss the nest step read full story / add a comment
dublin / bin tax / household tax / water tax / news report Thursday February 02, 2006 15:33 by seedot
A report on the Dublin City Bin Tax campaign in the first week after City Council announced non-collection. Apologies for the delay in posting - originally compiled on 23rd January. read full story / add a comment
dublin / bin tax / household tax / water tax / news report Thursday February 02, 2006 15:10 by Ringsend Anti Bin Tax
A report on the Ringsend Anti Bin Tax campaign protest last Tuesday morning. read full story / add a comment
dublin / racism & migration related issues / opinion/analysis Wednesday February 01, 2006 20:41 by yomi
We are fathers of Irish Born Children whose wives have been granted residency in Ireland but who could not apply for residency before the deadline of March 31st 2005 set by the Justice Minister and so are now facing deportation. read full story / add a comment
mayo / rights, freedoms and repression / press release Wednesday February 01, 2006 20:11 by M. Ní Sheighin
We announce with deep regret and immediate effect our suspension from involvement in the mediation process between ourselves and SHELL. This has been brought about by the continued and direct interference in the mediation process by Minister Noel Dempsey T.D. read full story / add a comment
national / anti-war / imperialism / opinion/analysis Wednesday February 01, 2006 19:05 by Seán Ryan
If we've never had a nuclear war, why is the planet covered in nuclear waste? read full story / add a comment
dublin / miscellaneous / press release Wednesday February 01, 2006 16:12 by Joanne Doherty
There will be a protest outside Stringfellows lapdancing club this evening at 8.00pm. Local residents, members of Ruhama and students will be among those at protest. Please come along to help show how this club will contribute to increased sexual violence against women. read full story / add a comment
monaghan / anti-war / imperialism / news report Wednesday February 01, 2006 12:33 by eddie
The Latest new's headlines on wedensday the 1st of febuary, The day the 'Independent monitoring commission' publish there report, what a Coincidence,anyone remember the raids in manchester the last time these thugs reported, Below - News reel on an operation to stop political institutions being implemented in Ireland's second largest city on behalf of the DUP. read full story / add a comment |
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