Protests will coincide with Bush visit to Ireland

POLITICIANS and activists yesterday announced protests to coincide with US President George W Bush’s visit to Ireland.

The Irish Anti-War Movement (IAWM) unveiled the Stop Bush Campaign and outlined plans for mass demonstrations in Dublin and at Dromoland Castle when the President visits from June 25-26.

Chairman Richard Boyd-Barrett was joined by Labour, Sinn Féin and Green party MEP candidates, Socialist Party leader Joe Higgins, the Peace and Neutrality Alliance and the NGO Peace Alliance to urge people to take to the streets and protest against the occupation of Iraq.