Person: John Lannon

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<p>Gardaí continue to investigate the fire which broke out at the Ross Lake House Hotel in Rosscahill on Saturday.</p>

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Fears of ‘rising threat’ posed by anti-migrant groups

Government ‘let hotel arson happen’, says human rights group Doras

<p>Doras chief executive John Lannon said that the absence of a medium- to long-term plan for accommodating those seeking asylum here, in addition to a lack of investment in community services, has contributed to escalating violence across the country.</p>

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Human rights groups fear anti-refugee violence will escalate

<p>Exhausted, uncertain, distressed: This is the reality facing refugees fleeing disasters such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine, including this woman photographed in March 2022. File picture: Paul Zinken/DPA/AP</p>

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John Lannon: EU contributes to causes of migration, then shuts the door on those who flee

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'A new low': Migrants rights groups raise concern as refugees facing homelessness

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More than 630 asylum requests in 2023 as criticism mounts on tented accommodation

Point of view of woman using shopping list in grocery store

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'Big shop’ shock as rising grocery prices start to bite

'Everyone deserves a home': Plans to house up to 250 refugees in Mahon receive mixed reaction

Some local residents have reservations about the plan

Sun, 09 Oct, 2022

Social welfare increase of €15 won't cover cost of living rise

Charities have called on the Government for a €20 increase in the face of hundreds of thousands of households facing a difficult winter

Fri, 12 Aug, 2022

Irish Government announcement on defence forces funding

Taoiseach defends suspension of visa-free travel but says policy won't last 'forever'

Micheál Martin said the Department of Justice had flagged concerns about a surge in international protection applications

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

Government tightens Ireland's immigration rules amid rising refugee numbers

Justice minister Helen McEntee says decision to require visas was 'not taken lightly' and is designed to prevent abuse of Ireland's immigration system

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

Warning that tents should not become a new norm as refugees arrive at Gormanston camp

Ukrainian refugees move into 16-person tents amid warnings that such 'temporary' measures could eventually mirror 'sub-standard' direct provision

Tue, 19 Jul, 2022

Seven-fold increase in child neglect reports from direct provision centre managers

As well as the mandated reports, Tusla received a further 53 referrals regarding neglect and abuse from direct provision centres

Mon, 01 Nov, 2021

'Toolkit' launched to help settle refugees in Ireland on World Refugee day

A new "toolkit" designed to help people working with refugees and immigrants in Ireland is being launched today.

Sat, 20 Jun, 2020

Limerick-based support group: There are better alternatives than Direct Provision

Limerick-based support organisation Doras have compiled the document, which outlines best practices for people fleeing persecution.

Fri, 19 Jun, 2020

Migrant group welcomes closure of Limerick direct provision centre

The Department of Justice has confirmed the closure of the Mount Trenchard direct provision centre in Foynes, Co Limerick at the end of next month.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2020

Palestinians deserve that G&T in Jerusalem also

Dermot Walsh (Irish Examiner letters, May 17) seems to miss the fact that the Israeli state has been systematically oppressing and denying basic human rights to Palestinians since its formation.

Fri, 20 May, 2016

Europe is not to blame for the migrant crisis

John Lannon (Irish Examiner Letters, March 22) says the EU should have an open-borders policy and that Europe is to blame for the migrant crisis.

Fri, 25 Mar, 2016

Independent TDs want neutrality enshrined in Constitution

Independent TDs plan to table a motion in the new Dáil calling for a referendum to put neutrality in the Constitution and will put pressure on the new government to ban the US military using Shannon Airport.

Wed, 16 Mar, 2016

There is no such thing as civil marriage in Israel

John Lannon (Irish Examiner, November 5 ) writes erroneously that Israeli “civil law does not permit marriages between Jews and non-Jews (including Palestinians)”.

Fri, 06 Nov, 2015

We can’t trust Ireland to treat all equally

I write with regards to John Lannon’s letter(‘We helped cause the migrant crisis and so must be part of a solution’, Irish Examiner, September 15).

Fri, 18 Sep, 2015

Anti-war protest for Shannon air spectacular

Anti-war activists from around the country are set to descend on Shannon today as the airport celebrates a milestone with a spectacular air display.

Sat, 18 Jul, 2015

Irish Government is setting aside human rights for commerce

CIA Director John Brennan must surely be in line for the euphemism award of the decade.

Fri, 19 Dec, 2014

Government must investigate Ireland’s role in CIA torture

The US Senate report on CIA torture provides shocking confirmation of the extent to which torture was part and parcel of how the CIA operated for many years.

Tue, 16 Dec, 2014

Demonstration for jailed peace activist

A demonstration in solidarity with 79-year-old jailed peace activist Margaretta D'Arcy will take place in Shannon today.

Sun, 09 Feb, 2014

Government turning a blind eye to neutrality

A 2013 Red C poll commissioned by the Peace & Neutrality Alliance showed that 78% of Irish people support a policy of Irish neutrality.

Wed, 29 Jan, 2014

Gardaí ‘cannot check’ aircraft with sovereign immunity

Gardaí cannot inspect aircraft that land here if they are from a foreign state that enjoys sovereign immunity, Justice Minister Alan Shatter has said.

Fri, 08 Nov, 2013

30mm cannon on US plane at Shannon

The controversial weapon on a US military plane that passed through Shannon Airport last month in breach of landing conditions, appears to have been a powerful, side-mounted 30mm cannon.

Sat, 19 Oct, 2013

Silence on CIA visitor

The visit by the head of the CIA John Brennan to his family home in Co Roscommon should surely not have passed without the Government taking the opportunity to ask him about the rendition planes his organisation brought through Shannon Airport.

Tue, 20 Aug, 2013

Silence over US military’s use of Shannon

Over the past few weeks Shannon Airport has featured in the news a number of times.

Wed, 14 Aug, 2013

Anti-war group fights Shannon troops plan

An anti-war group has warned of further protests at Shannon Airport after the chairman of the Shannon Airport Authority said the facility will specifically target US troop business.

Wed, 30 Jan, 2013

Shatter rejects claims on Shannon searches

Justice, Equality, and Defence Minister Alan Shatter has rejected claims that gardaí have been instructed not to search suspected rendition flights at Shannon Airport.

Thu, 19 Jul, 2012

Kenny continues to back failed US policies

IN supporting Ireland’s attempt to be elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the first time, Taoiseach Enda Kenny spoke at the weekend about taking a commitment to peace, justice, security and development seriously.

Wed, 04 Jan, 2012

Group to protest at Shannon Airport today

A demonstration is being held in Shannon Airport this afternoon to protest at the use of the airport by the US military.

Sun, 09 Oct, 2011

Anti-war group slams Government

ANTI-WAR activists have slammed the Government for committing itself to an ongoing role in the “unjustified war being waged in Afghanistan”.

Tue, 23 Mar, 2010

US unlikely to abandon war zones in its own self-interest

IN his letter headlined ‘Shannon stopover critics hide behind US security shelter’ (January 25), Jim Forde responds to the letter (January 18) from John Lannon of Shannonwatch who criticises what he believes is Ireland’s effective involvement in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and the compromise of its neutrality.

Mon, 01 Feb, 2010