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Government is more than willing to give up powers to Brussels as part of austerity agenda

The ‘Freedom waves to Gaza’ flotilla activists imprisoned in Givon prison in Israel are still being held, six days after they were illegally kidnapped by Israeli commandos in international waters.

Breaking News: 7 detainees to be "released" tomorrow, followed by Paul Murphy MEP on Friday

Dear Minister,

We are writing to you to express our outrage at the continuing detention of 14 Irish citizens in Givon prison.

• Activists should be freed and allowed return immediately

• Israeli Ambassador should be expelled

The crew of the MV Saoirse and the Tahrir remain in custody in Givon Prison. Reports have emerged of violence used when the ship was hijacked by the Israeli Navy, and from a telephone conversation with Paul we have learned that the crew have been severely mistreated in prison ( see here )

The organised left can certainly learn from the #Occupy movement, but some participants in the #Occupy movement might be surprised that they could also learn from the organised left.

In a response to the 'Occupy Dame Street' camp which has been stationed outside the Central Bank since Saturday afternoon Socialist Party/United Left Alliance TDs Clare Daly and Joe Higgins will seek a debate in the Dáil this week around the demands of the camp.

Dublin West By-election an opportunity for people to cast verdict on Fine Gael and Labour government of austerity and broken promises

Will attend protest organised by supporters at ESB HQ in Stephen's Green today at 12pm noon