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national / eu / press release Thursday April 03, 2008 17:32 by Frank Keoghan
This morning the European Court of Justice delivered a ruling in the so-called ”Rüffert-case”. The case concerns a conflict between the German land of Niedersachsen and the construction firm ”Objekt und Bauregie GmbH”. In the state law of Niedersachsen concerning tenders for public contracts, it is stated that companies and their sub-contractors must pay their employees the salary fixed according to collective agreements. read full story / add a comment
national / eu / press release Thursday April 03, 2008 17:19 by PBPA
This weekend the People before Profit Alliance will host a series of meetings around the country on ‘Why We Should Vote No to the Lisbon Treaty’. read full story / add a comment
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Thursday April 03, 2008 17:10 by Justin Morahan
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A sixteen year old American in Israel, Rabiha Abusnineh, is asking for urgent international help, including help from Oprah Winfrey, to stop the closure of the Al Shar'iya school and orphanage in Hebron where she is a student.. The Israeli Defence Forces had named April 1st as closure date for the school where there are 500 orphans among the 650 girls. But, in the face of protests and sleep-ins, a High Court decision has extended the date by one week read full story / add a comment
international / anti-capitalism / feature Thursday April 03, 2008 15:05 by Ramor Ryan
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Enclosing the commons – the historical process of fencing off land which had previously been in the public domain, for private use – is perhaps one of the most blatant expressions of the fundamental criminal nature of the capitalist state. Today it's the voracious neo-liberal model which stalks the last pockets of community-held global territory for privatization - from Chiapas, Mexico, to the deep Amazon, to the Garifuna coast of Honduras, leaving no stone unturned. read full story / add a comment
international / eu / opinion/analysis Thursday April 03, 2008 14:35 by Ronoc
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The upcoming referendum for the Treaty of Lisbon, only voted for by the people of Ireland will determine the future of all European member states. The Treaty is basically a redraft of the EU Treaty rejected by the people of France and Holland, although the majority of political partys where campaigning for a Yes vote in both countries. The Treaty of Lisbon will passed now in France and Holland and all other member states without ratification. Well Ireland gets to vote and the majority of political partys are urging people to Vote Yes... read full story / add a comment
national / animal rights / press release Thursday April 03, 2008 12:41 by Nuala Donlon
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Circus Watch Ireland today hailed last night’s decision by Cork City Council to ban circuses using wild animal acts from public lands in the council area as ‘another milestone’ in the campaign for an end to cruelty to circus animals. The motion banning animal circuses, which was passed by Cork City Council last night (Monday March 31st), follows similar bans by Fingal Council in Dublin and read full story / add a comment
antrim / worker & community struggles and protests / opinion/analysis Thursday April 03, 2008 12:04 by Defend Pat Lawlor
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Pat Lawlor, Nursing Convenor at the Royal Victoria Hospital Belfast is currently 'under investigation' by the National Executive of UNISON. Pat's alleged 'crime' is that he spoke out in support of striking classroom assistants and for daring to criticise the actions of the leadership of UNISON. During the classroom assistants strike, Pat did what any decent trade unionist should have done - publicly supported workers on strike. The regional leadership of UNISON refused to do so. Their actions actually undermined the classroom assistants pay and conditions. Because Pat chose to express solidarity with workers in struggle, he now faces disciplinary action being taken against him. He may even be expelled from UNISON. read full story / add a comment
dublin / animal rights / opinion/analysis Thursday April 03, 2008 11:39 by Bernie Wright
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Statement regarding Dublin Zoo Orangutan escape. The Alliance for Animal Rights (AFAR) is saddened by hearing of the Oranutan Maggie's bid to find freedom yesterday even to the point of leaving her baby ' The understandably frustrated animal has been confined in an enclosure for 24 years, more than the length of a sentence that would be imposed on a human for the crime of murder. Zoos are but Prisons to non human animals, yet they have not committed any crime. Those in captivity are driven insane, deprived of a natural life and are basically kept imprisoned for life so that our species can amuse themselves. read full story / add a comment
kildare / animal rights / press release Wednesday April 02, 2008 23:28 by Bernie Wright
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PIGS EXPLOITED FOR ENTERTANMENT WITH NAAS County Council SUPPORT. While Belfast, Cork and Fingal are to be admired for moving with the times by banning the use of animals in roadside shows, Naas on the other hand is showing its retrospect attitude by staging a Pot –bellied pig race in April.It is to coincide with Punchestown Horse Racing to keep the punters in Naas after the horse racing has ended. Its mostly being promoted by the Drinking establishments and restaurants in the town. Pigs are highly intelligent animals and do not deserve to be degraded, frightened or used as part of what is an event that is basically centered around club and pub participation, basically its a beer festival. Defenceless animals should not be part of this type of atmosphere. This also sends out a message to children that animals are mere toys to be used by humans. read full story / add a comment
dublin / animal rights / news report Wednesday April 02, 2008 18:42 by Laura Broxson
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SAY 'NO' TO FOIE GRAS!!! read full story / add a comment 
national / miscellaneous / press release Wednesday April 02, 2008 18:40 by PBPA
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The People Before Profit Alliance welcome the announcement by an Taoiseach Bertie Ahern today to resign. In his speech Ahern spoke at length of his legacy and contributions to both prosperity and peace. However, his time in office has massive widening of the gap between rich and poor and a complete erosion of Irish neutrality. read full story / add a comment 
national / politics / elections / news report Wednesday April 02, 2008 18:13 by C Murray
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In all the bustle of Dail ovations and political punditry on the resignation of Mr Ahern the other things that have happened today include the Publication of the White Paper on Lisbon. The EU is a power and the treaty will tighten up the 'drift' (whatever on earth that means) between EU parliament and citizen. It's got something to do with 'traction', which is the term used by Mr Roche. Mr Roche heads up the EU reform process in Ireland, but Dermott Ahern Provided the launch and Junket. read full story / add a comment
national / miscellaneous / news report Wednesday April 02, 2008 11:36 by Justin Morahan
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Mr Ahern has just announced that he will retire as Taoiseach on May 6th read full story / add a comment 
national / miscellaneous / news report Wednesday April 02, 2008 01:56 by CC
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During a lively debate on yesterday's Joe Duffy's Liveline a spokesperson from Murray Air, a chartered cargo carrier for the US Military, announced that the company was licensed to cargo explosives, weapons and depleted uranium through Shannon Airport. The robust discussion was between between Ed Horgan, Tracey Belle from Murray Air and with contributions from eyewitnesses who saw the the flaming McDonnell Douglas DC8 fly over their houses. read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday April 01, 2008 23:18 by richard whelan
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Peace March for Tibet Monday 31st March 2008 read full story / add a comment 
national / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday April 01, 2008 21:51 by J.Carax
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Saturday, March 29th. 2008. read full story / add a comment 
international / rights, freedoms and repression / news report Tuesday April 01, 2008 19:41 by Paula Geraghty
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Candle lit vigil was held yesterday to commemorate Tibetans who had died for Tibetan freedom, as the Olympic torch was taken to China. read full story / add a comment
international / anti-war / imperialism / news report Tuesday April 01, 2008 15:06 by Edward Horgan
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US President George W Bush is due to pass through Shannon airport probably on Saturday 5 April 2008. This is a call for protests at Shannon and efforts to arrest George Bush for his COMMAND RESPONSIBILITY in war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan, and for ordering torture of prisoners in contravention of the UN Convention Against Torture. read full story / add a comment 
national / arts and media / news report Tuesday April 01, 2008 14:44 by Fred Johnston
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Written by playwrights Margaretta D'Arcy and John Arden, 'Re-telling Ralahine - 1831 A Co-op Dream in Words and Music' was performed at The Lady Gregory Hotel, Gort, Co. Galway, as part of the 'The Forge' litfest in Gort last Saturday, March 29th. read full story / add a comment
national / arts and media / news report Tuesday April 01, 2008 13:51 by Fred Johnston
Richard Tillinghast is no stranger to the thriving little Co. Galway village of Kinvara - now he's launching a new collection of his work there. read full story / add a comment |
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