Two TDs, understood to be Independent Deputies Mick Wallace and Clare Daly, have been arrested after trying to access US military aircraft at Shannon Airport.

GOVERNMENT attempts to implement cutbacks in line with European Commission demands will result in permanent damage to the fabric of society, ICTU leader David Begg told a conference of economists at the weekend.

ARE Edward Horgan and his colleagues of the Peace and Neutrality Alliance (Letters, August 31) so prejudiced as to forget the positive role played by Tony Blair in three other military/diplomatic ventures which resulted in ridding us of the scourge of Provo IRA violence in the North or helping to solve the Balkan war imbroglio, or dealing with the murderous gangster warlords in Sierra Leone.

THE EU as a world power is a phrase that is cropping up during the Lisbon treaty campaign.

A day of commemoration is being today held to mark the bombing of Hiroshima.

The anti-Lisbon Treaty camp today warned the Government to expect a vigorous debate in a second referendum branding EU talks securing Irish guarantees an elaborate charade.

An anti-Lisbon Treaty lobby group is holding its annual conference today.

THE financial crisis would not “scare” people into voting yes if a second Lisbon referendum was held, according to Socialist Party Euro-election candidate, Joe Higgins.

The Referendum Commission was accused of being “utterly biased” by suggesting in its information booklet that Ireland’s neutrality will not be affected by the Lisbon treaty.

Opponents of the Lisbon Treaty have warned the public to expect a "dirty-tricks" campaign from the Government in the run up to next week's referendum.

The Irish Anti-War Movement is holding a major national “No to War, No to Lisbon” conference this weekend in Dublin.

Opponents of the Lisbon Treaty say the EU will move closer to a federal state if the Irish people approve the treaty on June 12.

A number of groups opposed to the Lisbon Treaty are joining forces in Dublin today to launch a Campaign Against the European Constitution.

An alliance of left-leaning groups has formally launched its campaign for a 'no' vote in the referendum on the Lisbon Treaty.

ANTI-WAR protesters yesterday reacted angrily to suggestions that Knock Airport could be opened to US military aircraft.

Anti-war protesters reacted angrily today to suggestions that Knock Airport could be opened to US military aircraft.

Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny today refused to clearly state if he would block US military planes from using Shannon Airport if elected taoiseach.

IF Irish troops are sent to police the ceasefire in Lebanon they will be greeted by an unprecedentedly hostile local resistance, according to the Peace And Neutrality Alliance.

Proposed new defence legislation infringes upon Ireland’s neutrality and weakens the United Nations’ ability to effectively respond to iternational troubles, Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris said today.

THE docking of Britain’s largest warship in Dublin is a shameful violation of Irish neutrality, the Dáil heard yesterday.

The docking of Britain’s largest warship in Dublin is a shameful violation of Irish neutrality, the Dáil heard today.

The Peace and Neutrality Alliance is demanding that the Government instruct gardaí to board and inspect all US military flights landing at Shannon Airport.

THE decision by the world’s largest carrier of US troops to pull out of Shannon has been hailed as a victory for the Irish peace movement.

Everybody has the responsibility to fight the threat of lethal modern terrorism, Australian Prime Minister John Howard tonight told the Dáil.

The Government is accused of being spineless for reportedly allowing Russia to use Shannon Airport to export military helicopters.

A group of TDs and Senators opposed to the US use of Shannon Airport have been ejected from the main terminal at the Co Clare facility today.

CAMPAIGN groups and charities who protest against Government policies have accused the State of intimidation after they were told they would have to reveal details of donations they receive.

A referendum on the EU constitution would be an “insane” waste of money, it was claimed today.

THE EU constitution would lead to a less democratic union where “corporate profits would take priority over the needs of ordinary people”, a new alliance claimed yesterday.

Hundreds of people protested today to highlight the number of US troops passing through Shannon Airport en route to Iraq.

A group of independent TDs have added their voices to a growing chorus of opposition to the visit of US President George W Bush.

The Peace and Neutrality Alliance is organising a major protest in Dublin against the visit of the US President on Friday June 25.

A TEAM of anti-terrorist police has been based in Ennis for the last number of weeks preparing for US President George W Bush’s visit at the end of June.

A protest is being held in Dublin today to mark the first anniversary of the war in Iraq.

The Peace and Neutrality Alliance (PANA) is due to hold a vigil outside the US Embassy in Dublin on Saturday to mark the first anniversary of the US/British invasion of Iraq.

Anti-war campaigners have announced plans to hold a protest in Dublin this Saturday against US President George Bush’s visit to Ireland in June.

Anti-war campaigners are due to hold a press conference today to outline details of their planned protest against US President George Bush’s visit to Ireland in June.

STALIN once said: “One man’s death is a tragedy, one million deaths, just a statistic.” When weapons inspector David Kelly met his tragic death last July, a reporter in Japan asked Tony Blair “Have you blood on your hands, will you resign, Prime Minister?”

Up to 1,500 protesters marched through Dublin today to demonstrate against the American occupation of Iraq, Gardaí said.

Three peace groups who were seminal in the organisation of last February’s anti-war rally, are to hold a demonstration in Dublin today.

A FORMER army commandant-turned peace protester will today hand back his UN medals to highlight what he calls the cowardly actions of the Government in not upholding Ireland’s neutrality.

The three peace groups that organised the 100,000-strong anti-war march in Dublin earlier this year have announced plans for another demonstration in the capital this Saturday.

The three organisations that called the anti war demonstrations of February 15 this year, the Irish Anti War Movement, the NGO Peace Alliance and the Peace and Neutrality Alliance, will hold a press conference in Buswell’s Hotel, Molesworth St, Dublin, at 11.30am today.

Another demonstration for Shannon is planned for later today, as anti-war protestors keep up the pressure on the Government over its policy on Iraq.