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# occupy - Sunday 20 May, 2012

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Interview: ‘The rich and powerful don’t get hurt’ – Noam Chomsky on Occupy

Sun, 8:30 AM 3,574 Views 68 Comments

American writer, philosopher and academic Noam Chomsky speaks about the remarkable successes of the Occupy movement.

# occupy - Wednesday 16 May, 2012

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The Daily Fix: Wednesday

16/05/12 4,406 Views No Comments

Your essential roundup of the day’s big stories – plus any bits and pieces you may have missed…

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Poll: Were the Gardaí right to dismantle the Occupy Galway camp?

16/05/12 4,513 Views 108 Comments

The final Occupy camp was evicted in the early hours of this morning. Right decision? Or would you have liked to see it stick around?

# occupy - Wednesday 9 May, 2012

Twitter

Twitter fights to protect user’s info in #Occupy case

09/05/12 1,385 Views 2 Comments

Prosecutors are trying to gain access to tweets written by Malcolm Harris around the time of the Brooklyn Bridge showdown, but Twitter says the data is Harris’ property.

# occupy - Sunday 6 May, 2012

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The Daily Fix: Sunday

06/05/12 7,594 Views No Comments

Our essential roundup of the day’s big stories – plus any bits and pieces you may have missed.

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Occupy The Dáil action shut down by gardaí

06/05/12 8,031 Views 75 Comments

But an activist said the group are planning a “substantial” action before the fiscal treaty referendum.

# occupy - Thursday 19 April, 2012

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VIDEO: Dublin Sheriff’s office occupied in protest at Killiney eviction

19/04/12 13,057 Views 115 Comments

The protesters are demonstrating against the eviction of Brendan and Asta Kelly from their home in Killiney yesterday.

# occupy - Thursday 22 March, 2012

From The Daily Edge Jailbird Celebs This post contains images

6 political activist celebrities (other than George Clooney)

22/03/12 458 Views No Comments

These temporary jailbirds put their star power behind issues from the Vietnam War to nuclear power.

# occupy - Sunday 18 March, 2012

Daily Fix

The Daily Fix: Sunday

18/03/12 7,005 Views 7 Comments

All the biggest news stories from the day, as well as the bits and pieces you may have missed along the way.

Opinion

Column: Does the Occupy movement have a future?

18/03/12 4,324 Views 42 Comments

Occupy’s moment may have passed it by – but that is not to say that it could not have a lasting impact, writes Dr Sarah Campbell.

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Occupy movement’s anniversary event broken up by police

18/03/12 1,469 Views 4 Comments

Occupy Wall Street protesters had gathered in Zuccotti Park yesterday before police raided the park, arresting demonstrators.

# occupy - Monday 12 March, 2012

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Occupy Cork announces voluntary dismantling of protest camp

12/03/12 2,341 Views 12 Comments

The movement is ending its protest, citing fears that the camp could be removed without warning by the council.

Opinion

Column: Why is it cringeworthy to get behind a cause?

12/03/12 4,598 Views 60 Comments

There seems to be a trend towards stigmatising protesters, writes TheJournal.ie columnist Lisa McInerney. What are we afraid of? The Bono effect?

# occupy - Sunday 11 March, 2012

Said And Done

Fewer foreigners and European trains: The week in quotes

11/03/12 4,836 Views 2 Comments

“Anyone out there hurting, looking at 50 TDs and Senators celebrating a year in government… it would have been a disaster.”

# occupy - Saturday 10 March, 2012

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Occupy Galway protesters reject council request to pack up

10/03/12 2,827 Views 36 Comments

A spokesperson for the movement said protesters would not be dismantling the camp in Eyre Square.

# occupy - Friday 9 March, 2012

Take 5

The 5 at 5: Friday

09/03/12 4,178 Views 1 Comment

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock.

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Occupy Waterford camp dismantled by council

09/03/12 3,828 Views 42 Comments

The protest has become the second such camp to be removed, after Occupy Dame Street was taken down yesterday.

# occupy - Thursday 8 March, 2012

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In pictures: Occupy protesters descend on Pearse Street Garda station

08/03/12 14,683 Views 262 Comments

The protesters, whose camp outside the Central Bank was cleared this morning, were demanding that their belongings be returned.

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The 5 at 5: Thursday

08/03/12 3,339 Views 1 Comment

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Poll: Were gardai right to remove Occupy Dame Street camp?

08/03/12 13,650 Views 213 Comments

The structures erected by protestors at the Central Bank plaza were removed in the early hours of the morning by gardai and Dublin City Council. Do you agree with that action?

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Occupy Dame Street camp removed from Central Bank base

08/03/12 9,875 Views 129 Comments

The protest camp was entered at around 3.30am by a large number of gardaí and Dublin City Council staff, and dismantled.

# occupy - Tuesday 6 March, 2012

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‘The camp will continue’ – Occupy Dame St vows to stay for Patrick’s Day parade

06/03/12 3,589 Views 144 Comments

Gardaí had asked the camp to dismantle for the parade due to health and safety concerns.

# occupy - Sunday 4 March, 2012

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Poll: Should the Occupy Dame St camp move for St Patrick’s Day?

04/03/12 10,347 Views 194 Comments

The campaigners have been asked to leave the Central Bank plaza for the festival weekend. But what do you think?

# occupy - Tuesday 28 February, 2012

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Occupy London protesters evicted from camp at St Paul’s Cathedral

28/02/12 1,574 Views 19 Comments

Around 20 people were arrested during the dismantling of the camp which began just after midnight last night.

# occupy - Tuesday 7 February, 2012

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Tuesday

07/02/12 3,890 Views 8 Comments

The nine stories you need to know this morning.

Occupy

Galway airport workers begin sit-in to ensure redundancy payments

07/02/12 1,340 Views 16 Comments

The airport will continue to operate as normal as staff say they will continue to work during the sit-in.

# occupy - Monday 30 January, 2012

Opinion

Column: Occupying NAMA buildings isn’t just a gesture – it’s essential research

30/01/12 3,456 Views 49 Comments

Such is the obscurity around NAMA’s operations that protesters are forced to commit acts of civil disobedience just to uncover the paper trail, writes Conor McCabe.

# occupy - Sunday 29 January, 2012

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300 people arrested at Occupy protests in California

29/01/12 1,635 Views 15 Comments

Demonstrators burned an American flag in a city hall after police fired tear gas and bean bags to disperse the crowds.

9 At 9

The 9 at 9: Sunday

29/01/12 5,460 Views 1 Comment

The nine stories you need to know this morning…

# occupy - Saturday 28 January, 2012

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Protesters take over NAMA-owned building and open it to the public

28/01/12 5,064 Views 42 Comments

The Unlock NAMA group has taken over a building in Dublin’s city centre this morning – and plans to open more of NAMA’s buildings to the public.

# occupy - Wednesday 25 January, 2012

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Occupy Finance: Sit-down protest against bondholder payout

25/01/12 2,666 Views 90 Comments

Have you spotted other protests today against the payout of €1.25bn to Anglo Irish bondholders? Send your pics to us.

# occupy - Tuesday 24 January, 2012

Take 5

The 5 at 5: Tuesday

24/01/12 3,305 Views 2 Comments

5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

Dublin

Occupy Dame Street camp is “killing” Temple Bar businesses

24/01/12 6,152 Views 87 Comments

Small business owners said today that the camp is stopping people from vising shops in the area.

# occupy - Friday 13 January, 2012

La Senza

La Senza sit-in ends as KPMG agrees to pay up

13/01/12 5,984 Views 30 Comments

The sit-in at the Liffey Valley branch of the lingerie chain ends after five days, with workers told they will get their wages.

# occupy - Tuesday 10 January, 2012

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“We’re not going down without a fight” – employees occupy La Senza

10/01/12 9,678 Views 32 Comments

25 workers from the lingerie store are holding a sit-in in the Liffey Valley branch of La Senza saying they are owed wages. Trade union officials will meet with the administrators tomorrow to address the employee concerns.

# occupy - Tuesday 3 January, 2012

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Video: Cork protesters ‘liberate Nama building’

03/01/12 4,449 Views 37 Comments

The group took possession of an empty premises over Christmas – and this video shows how they went about it.

# occupy - Monday 2 January, 2012

NAMA

Group ‘liberate’ Nama building to become community centre

02/01/12 8,073 Views 48 Comments

A number of people have occupied an unused building in Cork, where they plan to open a soup kitchen and suicide outreach service.

# occupy - Sunday 1 January, 2012

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All we want for 2012 (and what we won’t miss from 2011)

01/01/12 6,437 Views 18 Comments

TheJournal.ie’s writers have each picked one thing that they are glad to see the back of – and one thing they are looking forward to this year.

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Read Me: The year’s best opinion pieces from TheJournal.ie

01/01/12 3,727 Views 4 Comments

Thought-provoking, moving, controversial: Our pick of the top ten Read Mes from 2011.

# occupy - Saturday 31 December, 2011

Review 2011

2011: The Year in Numbers

31/12/11 2,012 Views 4 Comments

From #aras11 to #ge11, from Ireland’s economic black hole to the controversial household charge: We bring you all the important numbers of 2011.

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Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

Poll: Are you satisfied with your quality of life?

A NEW REPORT from the OECD has suggested people living in Ireland have some of the best lives in the world, with Ireland among the top countries in its Better Life Index.

The index finds that life expectancy, low pollution, positive experiences and a healthy work-life balance are among the factors that contribute to happy lives in Ireland.

It did note, however, that the gap between the rich and poor is wider in Ireland than elsewhere, while the gender gap in educational performance is also larger than average.

Today we’re simply wondering whether (assuming you live in Ireland) you’re satisfied with your quality of life.


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David Hall
Column: The mortgage crisis is stoked by mistrust. Here’s how we might fix it.
By David Hall - @davidhall75

Aggressive banks are making mortgage resolution impossible, writes David Hall of New Beginning – and suggests a way to restore trust between lenders and borrowers.

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Column: ‘Women are digging up anthills for the tiny grains inside’
By Jim Clarken

Children mine for gold in home-made pits, while parents risk their lives for food – Jim Clarken describes the harrowing scenes as a crisis unfolds in west Africa.

Michael Taft
Vote No: The Treaty will bring the EU together – in economic stagnation
By Michael Taft - @notesonthefront

Confidence and stability will be the last things to emerge from this dangerous experiment, writes Michael Taft.

Naoise Nunn
Vote Yes: EU funds are like our credit union. Let’s not go to the loan sharks.
By Naoise Nunn - @naoisen

A Yes to the Stability Treaty will give Ireland access to the ESM, writes Naoise Nunn – and keep us out of a potentially lethal game of chicken.

Seamus Breslin
Column: Parents bringing their children to be kneecapped. Yes, this is Ireland.
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Self-styled republican vigilantes are terrorising a city, writes Seamus Breslin – and perceived neglect by authorities is fuelling the fire.

Mike Morris
Column: Another Priory Hall is coming down the tracks. Here’s why.
By Mike Morris - @nyderoleary

Phil Hogan is planning to introduce new regulations which are meant to make for better buildings. He’s making a major mistake, writes Mike Morris.

Jane Suiter
Column: Who are the winners and losers in the referendum campaign right now?
By Jane Suiter - @JaneSuit

With nine days to go before referendum day, Dr Jane Suiter of UCC analyses the parties and the latest polls to see how the campaign is playing out.

Micheál Martin
Column: Job creation is too important for party politics. Let’s work together.
By Micheál Martin

Writing for TheJournal.ie, Micheál Martin explains why Fianna Fáil’s new plan to tackle youth unemployment should be seriously considered.

Lisa McInerney
Column: National pride or bald-faced bigotry? Maybe neither, or both.
By Lisa McInerney - @SwearyLady

Being proud to be Irish is sometime looked on as a social gaffe, writes Lisa McInerney, but that’s not always fair… and it’s not always the best way to figure out who really is racist…

Lynn McDonald Byrne
Column: Some talk about the ‘magic’ of childbirth. To me, it was horrific.
By Lynn McDonald Byrne

For new mothers, the pressure can be so overwhelming it makes you ill. Lynn McDonald Byrne describes her experience of postnatal depression.

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