15 November 2001 Edition

Old folks left with no heat

15 November 2001

Angry residents of Mellows Court, Finglas, have slammed Dublin Corporation for the lack of heating facilities in their new homes. Free article

Prodi's contempt for democracy

15 November 2001

The Sinn Féin representative on the National Forum on Europe, Aengus Ó Snodaigh, has said that the remarks by European Commission president Romana Prodi on Monday are a clear indication of the contempt the Commission has for the democratic process in member states. Free article

Resignation of SF Cllr Brian MacUaid

15 November 2001

Monaghan Sinn Féin County Councillor Brian MacUaid last week tendered his resignation both to Sinn Féin and to Monaghan County Council. Free article

Kevin Barry Commemoration

15 November 2001

On Sunday, 4 November, in brilliant sunshine, a large crowd turned out in Tralee to honour Kevin Barry who was executed on 1 November 1920 at the tender age of 18. The crowd, led by the Ballyseedy Martyrs' Band, marched from the Sinn Fein Office at Moyderwell Corner to the young patriot's monument at Kevin Barry's Villas. The commemoration was chaired by Cllr Cathal Foley. Free article

Lough Neagh lignite mining reprieve

15 November 2001

Communities along the western shores of Lough Neagh are relieved that two requests for lignite mining have been withdrawn. Free article

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Fight to save Erne embalming services

15 November 2001

Sinn Féin Fermanagh South Tyrone representatives Michelle Gildernew MP, Assembly member Gerry McHugh and Cllr Paddy Gilgunn are seeking an urgent meeting with the Minister for Health Bairbre de Brún to discuss the withdrawal of embalming services from the Erne Hospital planned for 1 December. Free article

McGuinness backs diversity

15 November 2001

Education Minister Martin McGuinness has announced a £700,000 package and a network of five teachers to provide translation and support services to pupils from ethnic communities throughout the North. Free article

Residents want Dublin Waste out

15 November 2001

A residents' association in Dublin's East Wall has called for the disgraced 'Dublin Waste' company to be "immediately and forever put out of business", following allegations that one of the company's depots poses a health hazard to people living in the area. Free article

Drug deal struck at WTO

15 November 2001

Trade negotiators at world trade talks in Doha reached broad agreement on Tuesday on a deal to ensure that developing countries have access to medicines. Free article

Fógraí bháis

15 November 2001

Johhny O'Shea Free article


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