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Lots of information and debate on the
Nice Treaty and the issues surrounding it is passing through
Indymedia Ireland as the National ‘debate’ approaches it’s
conclusion. Interestingly there has yet to be a post on Indymedia
arguing in favour of a Yes Vote. Here is a selection of recent posts
covering a plethora of issues. Trade
Unionists against Nice, ETUC
position on the Nice Treaty, A Call
to Action on Nice (includes comprehensive list of media
contacts), League
table of leaflets distributed by various No campaigns, Who
butchered the Referendum Commission? , Who has
the best Posters?, Comments
on Opinion Polls, Splits
emerging in Labour Party on Nice line, Justin
Barrett and his links with Neo-Nazis, SIPTU
Dublin Regional Conference calls for a No vote, Dail asked to interpret
'Irish NO vote' if Nice Treaty rejected, Anti-racist no
campaigners outraged by media
smears , Article 133 Information
Group Open
Letter .
Nice update
Despite the issue of Article 133 and its relationship to GATS finally
getting some airing,
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the Treaty of Nice was passed. This has lead to a lively debate on the
Newswire:
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The biggest Protest yet against the US
Military use of Shannon Airport took place on Saturday 12th October.
After a pretty standard protest – (some pushing and shoving at the
entrance to the airport, speeches, an open mic, a funny standoff
between a group of public representatives and the Police, music,
chanting, a die-in) – a number of activists took down the fence
marking the airport perimeter and initiated a mass Trespass on the
grass beside a runway.
Lots of first hand accounts and reports from
individuals and groups involved in the protest have been posted on
Indymedia since the weekend and these have generated a huge level of
debate centered around the mass direct action, the way the protest
was organized and conducted, and the numerous arrests that took
place in the course of the trespass. The event was widely reported
in the mainstream media and has greatly increased public awareness
of US Military use of the airport in the buildup to a possible war
in Iraq. >
Reports Collected Below:
6 Arrested according to RTE
Cork Peace Alliance Press Release
Irish Anti War Movement Report
Mass Trespass Report
Salivating Dogs at Shannon
Anti War Questions
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A protest against an international privatisation conference at Dublin's Burlington hotel turned violent when the Gardai (Irish police) attacked protesters with batons. They were aided by a number of non uniformed men armed with sticks and torches, some of who may have been political police (Special Branch) but others appeared to be private security.
One of the non uniformed men attacked photographers including this reporter, attempting to smash their cameras to the ground. Under the attack the protesters retreated out of the hotel car park and down the street. At least twelve were arrested and at least two protesters received head wounds. The one pictured below appears to be the less serious of the two.
After I gave my camera to someone else to take care of I returned to demand the name of the person who had tried to smash it. At this stage he was at the centre of a group of uniformed Gardai. Some of these had removed their numbers from their uniforms.
The referendum on the
Nice
treaty on
October
19th
has produced a flurry of campaigning groups canvassing holding meetings and
protests:
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for a No vote.
It as also produced some lively debate on the newswire
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The Yes side includes major
business
organisations
, most of the main political parties,
farmers
groups
,
the trade unions
and
Bono
.
The resources of the
Yes
side are clearly higher, which might explain the posters.
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A key issue for many IMCers is article 133 and its effect on Public
Services:
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Though politicians have been somewhat
reluctant
to discuss the issue.
While the yes side have had some
problems
, some
unpleasant
characters
are calling for a no vote.
There have been complaints of media bias and activists are monitoring of
the balance of the corporate media coverage.
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Previous Indymedia Nice Treay features are
here
and
here.
Read the Nice treaty for your self
here.

In the early hours of Saturday 1st
September activists occupied the archaeological site of Carrickmines Castle in a non-violent direct action that could rival the Glen of the Downs protest. The excavation of the site, which is still incomplete, was wound up on Friday evening to make way for its destruction for the completion of the M50 motorway.
Cian O'Callaghan, media spokesperson said: "575 million euro is being spent on the South Eastern Motorway which is the final part of the M50 C-Ring Motorway around Dublin. It is outrageous that such a large amount of money is been spent without preserving the archaeological site at Carrickmines Castle. The excavations, which ended on Friday, are still vastly incomplete."
Over the weekend, more than 400 members of the public visited the site over the weekend but protestors emphasised that the excavation work was not disturbed at any time. A call has gone out for others to join the protest. Earlier, An Taisce had stated it was considering legal action to prevent the destruction of the site.
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Carrickmines update:
Protesters who are occupying Carrickmines castle have issued an appeal for assistance. This follows the arrival of workmen with chainsaws to the historic site over the last few days. 1 2
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