Alarming concern has been expressed for the continuing medical condition of republican prisoner Aidan Hulme in Portlaoise Prison. Following a visit from a Doctor it was observed that Aidan’s toes on his injured leg had turned black giving rise to fears of possible gangrene. The Doctor relayed to the Prison Governor that Aidan should be seen by a Consultant in this field as a medical imperative. The Governor has stated that Aidan’s case would be prioritised but as of yet no decisive action has been taken.
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Some photos from a rockin' gig. Text to follow shortly. read full story / add a comment

CWPS Construction Workers Pension, Scheme or Scam

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32nd Anniversary of our brother who was murdered by a British solider and buried on his 14th Birthday read full story / add a comment

Join us in a national campaigning event targeting our TDs on Tuesday 21st October at Buswells Hotel, Molesworth St, Dublin (the hotel opposite the Dáil) from 11.30am till 7.30pm.

We are inviting you to make appointments with your TDs at any time between those hours to come and talk with you at Buswells Hotel about the problem of debt. The purpose of the event is to engage TDs on the issue of debt and to increase parliamentary endorsements of the 2 declarations on debt that are enclosed in this issue of DDCI's Campaigners Update.

You can download a copy of the Campaigners Update, along with further details of the action from www.debtireland.org. Or you can call us and we will post you a copy (01 6174835). Please note that we will hold a briefing from 10.30am - 11.30am on Tuesday 21st October in advance of your meetings with TDs to discuss any questions or clarifications you might need.

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SpunOut.ie, a leading national youth organisation, in association with Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim GAA football teams are urging young males to speak out about their problems. Using an innovative and new approach to reach young people, all three team captains and players are featured in a specially produced short video talking about mental health and wellbeing. The videos can be viewed online at www.SpunOut.ie as part of campaign to celebrate World Mental Heath Day on 10th October 2008. read full story / add a comment

Amnesty International Ireland has welcomed the unanimous vote at Shannon Town Council on Tuesday night in support of a system of inspections for suspected rendition flights traveling through Ireland. read full story / add a comment

"Alarming concern has been expressed for the continuing medical condition of republican prisoner Aidan Hulme in Portlaoise Prison.
Following a visit from a doctor it was observed that Aidan's toes on his injured leg had turned black giving rise to fears of possible
gangrene. The doctor relayed to the Prison Governor that Aidan should be seen by a consultant in this field as a medical imperative. The Governor has stated that Aidan's case would be prioritized but as of yet no decisive action has been taken. read full story / add a comment

"Unison members will be outraged that, at a time when they should be concentrating all their efforts on defending our jobs and our pay, the Unison leaders are, instead, spending time organising witch-hunts against shop stewards." Pat Lawlor read full story / add a comment

More than two years have passed since these two cases began. On Thursday last, Conor was at a special sitting of Ennis District Court for the finale. read full story / add a comment

NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE AND JOHN HENDY Q.C AS AN ADDITIONAL SPEAKER.

lLars Lundberg (member of Executive Committee, Swedish Building Workers’ Union) hIS UNION WAS INVOLVED IN THE BLOCKADE OF THE BUILDING SITE THAT LED TO THE JUDGEMENT FROM THE EUROPEAN COURT OF JUSTICE.
JOHN HENDY Q.C IS A LEADING BARRISTER SPECIALISING IN LABOUR LAW AND HAS WRITTEN EXTENSIVELY ON THE LAVAL, RUFFERT AND LUXEMBOURG CASES. read full story / add a comment

It was probably the most important anti-war action to happen in Ireland this century – and it was certainly the most daring.

At Shannon Airport five people took on the might of the US military – and put a Navy war-plane out of action.. Even more amazingly, they ultimately convinced a jury that to do so was not a crime.

But the story of the Shannon Five has hardly been told, until now. For the first time, a new book reveals the inside story of an intrepid act read full story / add a comment

There have been some exploratory discussions among some groups on the left about the possibility of a left slate of candidates for the local elections in 2009. The text below is an article from the October edition of "the Socialist" outlining the Socialist Party's attitude to this issue for those interested. read full story / add a comment

The Remembrance season is approaching. We will be called upon yet again to show maturity, to support reconciliation, to advance peace --- by participating in ceremonies which celebrate aggression, violence and war crimes!. read full story / add a comment

National Electrical Contractors Ireland (NECI) is Gaining Ground in It’s Fight to Save Electrical Contractors Businesses, Electricians Jobs, And Their Industry. read full story / add a comment

'Interest' meeting - Sat 11th Oct at 4pm - the 'new' Seomra Spraoi - 10 Belvedere Court, Dublin 1 (near Mountjoy Square Park) (Changed from original time of 2pm to 4pm) read full story / add a comment

UCD students will be holding a protest against the proposed reintroduction of fees at a Law Soc debate due to be addressed by Fianna Fail Minister of State, Martin Mansergh. Minister for education Batt O'Keefe has already stated his support for the reintroduction of fees while UCD President Hugh Brady and the Irish Universities have advocated an income-dependent loans and top-up fees system. read full story / add a comment

George Orwell: 'Political language ... is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.' read full story / add a comment

A Belfast Gah fan is suing that city''s Hilton Hotel for not showing a GAA final. read full story / add a comment

Alliance for Choice is an organisation that campaigns for the extension of the 1967 Abortion Act to Northern Ireland. It is made up of women and men, from both Catholic and Protestant communities in the North of Ireland, who want to see equality and self-determination for women here. read full story / add a comment