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Minister Dempsey incinerates democracySinn Féin Cavan/Monaghan TD Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has described the Bill published by the Minister for the Environment and Local Government Noel Dempsey last week as an attack on democracy. moreFight O'Connell Street demo banDublin Corporation's plans to introduce a series of draconian bye-laws that would effectively ban rallies and protests in Dublin's O'Connell Street will be fiercely contested.Amnesty for IRA jail escapersEight Republicans who escaped from British jails have been given amnesty by the British government and will be allowed to go home.Knowing your NiceThere is still no guarantee of a fair referendum on the latest European treaty.£2,000 bail set pending judicial reviewA recent development has been the practice of setting an outrageous level of bail on asylum seekers who have won the right to judicial review of their asylum application.Bloody Sunday Inquiry hears of IRA planOn the 100th day of the Bloody Sunday inquiry, a witness revealed that an IRA activist told him the IRA would not be present on the day.FRU targeted FinucaneTony Blair is facing growing international demand for justice for Pat Finucane, the assassinated Belfast solicitor.Lisburn Borough Council and the Equality DutyLisburn Borough Council is one of the most notorious local districts in the Six Counties for sectarian discrimination.St. Patrick festivities attackedOutrage has been expressed after two SDLP councillors voted to force Belfast's Saint Patrick's Day Carnival organisers back into a costly battle.Harvesting our proud historyThe 19th annual Fearghal O'Hanlon Memorial Lecture was held in Monaghan town on Sunday last, 25 March. Dublin/Monaghan relatives launch appealRelatives of the victims of the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan bombings and their legal representatives brought their campaign for truth and justice to London on 15 March.Convicted loyalists walk freeThree loyalists convicted of having hundreds of documents containing the names and personal details of nationalists and republicans walked free this week.Scots Guards judicial reviewThe decision to allow two British soldiers convicted of murder remain in the British army faces a second judicial review.Reid's insults won't washThe comments made by the British Secretary of State this week could be a portent of disaster for the peace process, writes MICHAEL PIERSE.British government extends proscripted groupsThe British government has published the list of the organisations it intends to ban under the new Terrorism Bill 2000.RUC attack St Patrick's Day revellersAs many as six young people, including two young women, were badly beaten and seven were arrested in RUC-provoked trouble in Belfast on St Patrick's Day.RUC men in suicide pactExcerpts from an RUC notebook revealing that two RUC men discussed committing suicide in a Dungannon RUC base have raised serious concerns among nationalists in the area.Dublin fails to implement Wilson reportThe report of the Victims Commission of former Tánaiste and Cavan TD John Wilson was raised in the Dáil last week.Increased vigilance needed to contain outbreakSinn Féin has pledged its support in the ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak of foot and mouth disease.Cavan women honouredA special presentation night was held to honour two long-serving members of Sinn Féin in Cavan.Wheelchair friendly taxis penalisedThe availability of public transport for disabled people has become an issue in Ballymun.Wexford councillor attackedJohn Dwyer, recently chosen as a Sinn Féin candidate for Wexford, suffered a vicious attack outside his house on Tuesday.Statoil must land jobs and benefitsKerry councillor Martin Ferris has said the new Statoil oil rig exploration must benefit the area.Fishermen warn of impending loss of life at seaThe Dublin government has been warned of the dangers if fisherman are forced to work in stormy conditions.Strategy will only prolong Dublin's housing crisisDublin City Corporation is about to begin public consultation on the city's new housing strategy.Ó Caoláin slams IBEC threatThe Irish Business and Employers Confederation has said that the 2% pay increase due to be paid to over half a million is ``not automatic''.Ecuadorian MP stopped at Heathrow en route to DublinThe first indigenous MP in Ecuador was sent back to Miami from London while en route to Ireland for Latin America Week.New resource centre for MonaghanA family resource centre to cater for social needs in Monaghan was launched on 23 March.Filipino nurses' Dickensian housingThere have been calls for an inquiry into the reasons why 54 Filipino hospital staff were held in squalid, illegal conditions.Security company detains disturbed childrenAmazing revelations have come to light in the High Court this week concerning the detention of disturbed children by a private security firm.Sligo Deputy Mayor criticised over speed rampsA Sinn Féin Councillor has been prevented from using personal council expenses to fund a series of badly needed speed ramps.
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