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Christmas TV (Free article)
19 December 2002
Well it's that time of year again and everyone in the An Phoblacht office is looking forward to some well-deserved respite from the whirlwind world of republican journalism, a few jars and a spot of vegetating in front of the box. But will we be disappointed again on the 25th with more re-runs from RTÉ, and just how many channels will be showing…
Laeken Declaration bypasses Nice (Free article)
20 December 2002
"Citizens believe that the EU is behaving too bureaucratically...What they expect is more results, better responses to practical issues and not a European Superstate....Citizens are calling for a clear, open, effective and democratically controlled Community". These were just some of the highlights of the Laeken Declaration agreed by EU leaders in…
Season's Greetings (Free article)
20 December 2002
In this, our last paper of 2001, the staff of An Phoblacht would like to wish all our sellers and readers Seasons Greetings and all the best for 2002.
Privatisation of Monaghan refuse service slammed (Free article)
20 December 2002
Sinn Féin TD, and former member of Monaghan Urban District Council, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, has slammed the decision of the town council to abandon the traditional refuse collection service, in favour of private contractors. He said the decision could double refuse charges and end the waiver system, which helps those on low income.
Colombia 3 support group set up in Derry (Free article)
20 December 2002
The Derry Bring Them Home committee unveiled a mural for the Colombia 3 campaign, on Saturday, 8 December, at the back of Free Derry Wall.
Community worker accuses RUC over details (Free article)
20 December 2002
A West Belfast community worker has contacted the Police Ombudsman's Office to raise his concerns over RUC confiscation of his personal details.
Democracy ditched in Leaken and Leinster House (Free article)
20 December 2002
While Bertie Ahern attended the EU Summit in Laeken last Friday, his colleagues at home were pushing a Bill through the Oireachtas to effectively abolish the Referendum Commission, which took much of the blame from the Establishment for their humiliation in the Nice referendum. It was an entirely appropriate co-incidence, as Irish democracy was…
The year that was, 2001 (Free article)
20 December 2002
2001 marked the 20th anniversary of the deaths of 10 republicans in the 1981 Hunger Strikes. It was a time of turmoil and political change. For many it was the genesis of where we are today. It was a difficult time and many people where challenged on a personal level, both politically and emotionally.
West Papua - Irish action urged (Free article)
20 December 2002
Sinn Féin TD Caoimhghín Ó Caolain has written to the 26-County Minister for Foreign Affairs, Brian Cowen, urging him to publicly support the right to national self-determination of the people of West Papua, which is currently occupied by the Indonesian state.
Economic fallout - Now is time to invest (Free article)
20 December 2002
A substantial fall in IDA job figures and a bleak economic outlook are just the latest pointers in an economy that is clearly in a substantial downward cycle. The new economic data was ignored by the Dublin Government, who have yet to show any real vision on how we can ensure maximum employment through the ongoing recession.
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