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THE IRISH MUSEUM of Modern Art will reopen tomorrow with four new exhibitions and a host of family events.
The building, located at the Royal Hospital on Military Road in Kilmainham, has just undergone a major upgrade.
The highlight of the weekend activities is a 1920s-style Tea Dance on Sunday afternoon with Brian McCarthy’s Big Sound Band and dancers from the Macushla Dance Club in the 17th-century Great Hall.
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The works of Eileen Gray, one of the most celebrated and influential designers and architects of the 20th century, have come straight from the Pompidou Centre in Paris will be displayed for the weekend.
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Yep. That EU has been nothing but trouble, what with all their money and subsidies and protection and guidance they give us. I mean, really, what have the Romans ever done for us?
We entered into the EU in the early 70′s we went into years of recession shortly thereafter right through to the 80′s up to the 90′s. We lived in a false unsustained economy from 1995 until 2008. Subsequently Europe was on the verge of collapse and our country has been thrown into years of austerity and grim, grim future for us and our children! Ten of thousands were forced into a mass immigration. Europe is a failed entity,there are those of you that just convince yourselves otherwise and basically pretended everything is just fine.
Michael, it still is on the verge of collapse. What we have now is all smoke and mirrors. Watch the bond markets closely over the next few months. Massive emergency asset taxes are in the way as well as bank deposit confiscation Cyprus style.
Well there is the roads….. oh ye well ofcourse the roads…..and the education ….ye ok but aoart from the roads, education, what have the romans ever done for us???
Free trade means jobs. More jobs means more disposable income. More disposable means an increased market for farmers to sell their produce to. Which means benefits for farmers, not drawbacks. This is good news for everyone, farmers included. Now, let’s get a free trade deal with the US next.
You must be joking or have come down with the last shower.
These deals, conducted in secret with multinational corporations leading them are about one thing only – increasing these companies’ profits and returns to the top few percent capital owners at labour’s expense.
Forcing ever more government services into private hands for profit & ensuring a regulatory race to the bottom. Putting ever more ‘legal’ barriers, by stealth, in front of governments’ looking to the well being of their citizens. Much as happened thru’ the WTO for regulations on ‘financial products’ which enabled Wall St. to flog its toxic (fraudulent) mortgage backed securities all over the world & trigger the global crisis.
When are people going to realise ‘democracy’ hasn’t been operating for decades (if ever much).
This is plutocracy. The elites & lobbyists negotiating these deals couldn’t give a toss about ‘jobs’.
All they care about is profits & ‘rents’. And ‘wages’ and any other benefits to ordinary citizens, provided directly or thru’ governments are seen purely as as ‘cost’ to be reduced or eliminated.
Trade ‘deals’ are the number one anti-democratic tactic of the neo liberal agenda of the last few decades. Absolutely responsible for the finance & property pyramid/casino bust and the mass unemployment now being used as a tool of further oppression of the majority of (labour) citizens.
The WTO has repeatedly failed recently (the ‘Doha’ rounds) to reach global deals because some democracy has broken out in some developing or lesser developed countries (notably S America) & they’ve had enough of being shafted by multinational corporations & banks.
So, guess what? It’s now the turn of the ‘developed’ countries to get shafted, taking advantage of their economic crisis.
Time to wake up & realise these elites act only in their own & class interests. To imagine otherwise is just stupid. If there’s one thing these last six years (& the previous causal period) should have taught us – this is it.
Here’s another brief article from a Canadian perspective.
Hmmm…no, if you read my comments you’ll notice that I’m arguing for a capitalist structure that respects democracy, rather than one we have that indulges in fraud & maladministration in favour of the top few percent who also occupy the key positions of public interest authority, regardless of what nominal (mainstream) party is voted for.
You know, one that doesn’t create global economic crises & then use mass unemployment as a weapon of oppression, instead of using the facilities the monetary system already has to the benefit of the majority of citizens.
But, I don’t think you get your head out of your bottom long enough to notice, eh?
Could mean a flood of Canadian finance houses setting up their European HQ’s and European Customer service centers in the Docklands in Dublin..Thats a good thing,,,However Canadian farmers will have open access to the French and German markets..Thats possibly risky for the Irish farmers…However , worriers don’t worry too much..the Irish have concluded deals with China and have solid trading relations with the Arab states , with further scope for growth…It’s a good thing over all..
Could mean a flood of Canadian finance houses setting up their European HQ’s and European Customer service centers in the Docklands in Dublin.”
Ireland needs more gambling casinos ?
the Irish have concluded deals with China and have solid trading relations with the Arab states ,”
– yes that is good – but are these Arab states Muslim – where immigrants come from that apparently are unwanted here ??.
Pity is we did not conclude a Finance deal with China to borrow money and keep the IMF out .
Jim….by “Gambling casinos” I presume you irresponsible muts who lead the Irish banks to a crash…That type don’t exist in Canada..The Canadian financial system is highly regulated and operates within strict Government controls..Canada is just about the only country left in the “western world” that didn’t suffer a financial crash or a recession..The Australians are now heading the same route as the rest of us…The Canadian economy and banking system has stayed very strong and intact while the rest of us ran around like headless chickens..So I would believe yes , a flood of Canadian finance houses here would be a good thing…..
An Arab state by its very description is of course Muslim.. What immigrants from the Arab states are you talking about..??..We emigrate to them..Irish engineers working on oil rigs, Irish medics working in the UAE or Kuwait…We are one of the few countries in the world exporting Halal meat to the Arab world..That market is strong and growing..Yes..A good thing
Ghana and Angola “negotiated” with the Chinese and ending loosing their oil facilities in return for finance..Thats not negotiation , that’s a takeover with no way out.
The only reason we have solid trade with the Arab states is because we allow Muslims to move here in their thousands and build their Mosques. Basically our government are selling our country to who ever trade with them. This gives the impression our exports are thriving and thus creat a false economy for the benefit of politicians who secure their pensions in a fraudulent manner.
Our country is being sold out from under us.
We don’t have a government we have an occupation!
Michael..Don’t do the typical rte spin and assume Ireland is the sought after country in the world…This country offered wealthy Arab states products they needed..Halal quality meat and quality processed meat…We also provide education services in this country, to Muslim men and women ( who cannot access education in their own Muslim countries ) and wealthy Muslim families..These people are Muslim and require Mosques if they are to practice their religion…Should Catholics and Church of Ireland people not build their churches and practice their religion…?…These Muslim people are here legally and contribute to society by paying taxes and spending everyday..Should we refuse that , because they are Muslim..?..Sorry Michael that sounds a tad racist..!!
@Michael Fehily,….”rte spin” what the fu…ck is that suppose to mean? Don’t show your ignorance with the racist accusation.
Ireland is a sought after country as it is a soft touch with our dysfunctional immigration laws and we offer more Social Welfare entitlements to immigrants that any other Europen country. Pay two years of taxes and hey presto, you get Social housing, free medical and Social Welfare.You and others think that those who come into our country and pay taxes should have the same rights as Irish Nationals. Those who come here to work and are allowed to do so, pay taxes because it is the law. Immigrants who are allowed to reside here, work and pay taxes should look at it as a privilege and not as right! In In Germany immigrants must contribute to society by paying taxes, if you become unemployed you get Social Welfare for six months and then it is goodbye, off you go! You think that we should allow everyone into our country just because they want to. That is called an invasion!
Michaael….I’m afraid ignorance is clearly what you have just displayed..RTE spin is their opinion and their beliefs and their news rammed down our TV screens…Treating people like fools..The way pat Kenny and others were famous for…If you don’t see that , you’re in that brigade…You’re problem..!!
Regarding your claim that the Muslims you see around town , like those in the Mosque in Clonskeagh or South Circular rd , are here for Social Welfare reasons is clearly driven by racism..The vast majority of Muslims here are wealthier the average Irish..They come here for third level Education and training…They wouldn’t even know where the local welfare offices are…Don’t talk rubbish..
@Micahel, I didn’t associate Muslims with Social Welfare, you did?
Muslims are very rich that is true and they are not here just for the education that is not entirely true. Their modes operandi throughout Europe is to build Mosques and the Muslim religion. They do not integrate, they refuse to allow their children to marry outside of their culture and faith, they do not tolerate non Muslim religious materials in their homes and they do not tolerate other religions in their country of birth. They are on a crusade.
Recently in Cork they sought planning permission for an information centre and then blatantly showed total disregard for that planning permission and our planning laws by operating the “information centre” as a Mosque, having prayer meetings in the early hours of the morning disturbing the residents of the area! Total disregard for the privilege of being invited into our country total disregard for our laws.
In their own countries their education is superior to ours, they have teachers from all over the world to teach them English and educate them. Therefore why are they going to places like Ireland when we are alien to the lifestyle they choose to live? Open your eyes!
First Michael you’re displaying fear of Muslims…They didn’t get permission to hail the call to prayer they caught permission for a number of Mosques here in Dublin , however they can’t sound the hailers…Anyway the Catholics are experts at sounded the hailers..Kenny and rte & co have been doing that for decades…What do you think the angelus are about..?..Repeat…They come here for education…mainly third level…look at UCC if you can’t see beyond your nose…We are not a catholic or white supremacy country…Used to be , but thankfully not anymore….Open your mind..!!
Toronto is one of the most culturally diverse and pluralistic cities in the world..It is also the engine of the of the 7 wealthiest and one of the 7 largest economies of the world…Are Canadians being taken over by Muslims also..??
If Canadian banks are regulated – good – but when they are here they obey Irish laws – ie basically little / no regulation .
Why do think Dell come here – and set up ” Finical services ” / gambling – that aspect of Finance is the most lucrative form of ” industry ” on planet at the moment – dealing in virtual money – and if the lose – the government / sorry – the people will bail them out .
re Arab emigration – u say many Irish go to Arab countries – why then is there so much dissatisfaction / hatred for Muslims coming here ..??
Because Irish farmers have to follow rules that are costly but provide safe meat. Outside farmers can cut corners and provide “meat” that is cheaper because regulations are not as strict.
Joey I’ve no idea how you linked that to the farmers! Did you think that scald all was caused by garners dressing their horses up as cattle and sending them off to the slaughter house??
Ireland has the best food in the world meet fish dairy veg. For taste quality freshness we are a world leader on what we produce. We can take on any country and beat them in this area. Competition will always challenge and we will have to adapt. But we will be the better for it in the long term. I know our product is perceived and known to be the best world over.
Ireland’s trade with Canada is currently €2.7 billion and has doubled since 206.”
- that’s progress – took 1,800 + years to double – . A lot of typos today !!
Here in Canada they are actually more worried about our beef industry affecting theirs!! I was listening to a talk station here today and commenting on our quality of livestock and dairy products are very high. Personally I think it would be far better for Ilya Irish regards to the supply of raw materials etc.
The ICSA’s beef chairman, Edmond Phelan, said the negatives could outweigh the positives for Irish beef farmers, because the deal allows for up to 40,000 tonnes of Canadian beef and 70,000 tonnes of Canadian pork into EU markets.
”I am concerned that imports of cheaper Canadian meat have the potential to undermine the price of Irish beef in key export markets within the EU. ”
Since they by and large always vote Neoliberal what are they whinging about – and they never showed much concern about the effect the EU export subsidies have on developing countries .
Do Canadian farmers use growth promoters/Hormones in their meat and milk like the USA. If so how can it be sold in the EU. Or is this what was really spoken about behind closed doors, GMO,s are what the yanks want us to consume, have they arrived.
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