12 October 2006 Edition
Peace talks - Sinn Féin determined to make progress
12 October 2006
Below we carry an edited version of the speech delivered by Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams MP to a large party rally in the Europa Hotel Belfast last Tuesday, on the eve of political talks aimed at restoring the political institutions of the Good Friday Agreement. Free article
Aer Lingus takeover - Call for EU to investigate
12 October 2006
The war of words and bank accounts for control of Aer Lingus continues this week, as staff at the company explore options for increasing their 15% holding, while Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has hit out at a claim by his own staff for parity with Aer Lingus pilots. Free article
Call for solidarity in wake of Bellanaboy clashes
12 October 2006
Shell to Sea campaigners have accused the Gardaí of "progressively rougher tactics" in order to enable Shell personnel and machinery enter the controversial gas terminal site at Bellanaboy, County Mayo. Free article
Bill bad for collusion victims
12 October 2006
Dublin Sinn Féin protested at Leinster House on Wednesday to highlight the impact a new Tribunal of Inquiry Bill will have on victims of collusion and their families in their quest for truth. Free article
Raytheon admits production of military material
12 October 2006
The local Derry plant of US missile manufacturer Raytheon, which has been the focus of anti-war demonstrators in recent months, has now admitted that it is involved in producing military applications. Free article
Gathering of the Clans 2006
12 October 2006
The Gathering of the Clans, an event traditionally held to bring together the families of republican POWs held in jails in England, took place over the weekend of 6-8 October in the Sliabh Beagh Hotel and Tourism Centre, Knockatallon, County Monaghan. Free article
Call for Dubliners to support health rally
12 October 2006
Dublin Sinn Féin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has called on Dubliners to come out in support of a major health rally planned for Dublin on 21 October. Speaking at a press conference in Darndale on Dublin's northside on Tuesday, McDonald said that Dublin people should come out on the streets in huge numbers to demand our healthcare rights. Free article