10 h. ago People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy detained in Egypt by the authorities

Mr Murphy is among 50 Irish activists participating in the Global March to Gaza from Egypt

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10 h. ago TD Paul Murphy says passport confiscated while detained on march to Gaza

Paul Murphy has said he is among several people detained by Egyptian authorities while on a march to Gaza.

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11 h. ago Tanáiste acknowledges "compelling case" for new naval base in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Tanáiste has acknowledged there’s a strong and “compelling” case for a new naval base in Galway. And it was Galway West TD John Connolly making that case in the Dáil, on the back of a public consultation on a new national maritime security strategy. He said […] The post Tanáiste acknowledges "compelling case" for new naval base in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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11 h. ago TD Paul Murphy and other Irish activists detained while trying to cross Egypt for March to Gaza

Several dozen Irish activists are among the thousands who have travelled to Egypt for the march.

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12 h. ago Paul Murphy: Why I've joined thousands from around the world on a march to Gaza

The People Before Profit TD says ordinary people from around the world are stepping up where their governments have failed.

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12 h. ago Irish Catholic bishops accuse Israel of ‘genocidal actions’ and 'ethnic cleansing' in Gaza

The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference called has for arms supplies to be cut off from Israel and urged parishioners to lobby their local politicians.

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14 h. ago Irish activists traversing Egypt to reach start of major March to Gaza protest

“We’re on the way,” said People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy, who arrived in Egypt last night.

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16 h. ago Paul Murphy among 50 Irish people taking part in 'March to Gaza'

A delegation of 50 Irish people will be among thousands setting off on a global 'March to Gaza' today

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20 h. ago Diarmaid Ferriter: The great tragedy is there's no political pendulum to restrain Israel’s Cromwellian impulses

What was deemed politically unacceptable by British imperialists a century ago is permitted today at hideous cost to the people of Gaza

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28 h. ago Dublin TD joins Gaza peace marchers in Egypt after Irish citizens among activists detained

Over 200 activists were detained at hotels and Cairo’s airport last night, the Global March for Gaza said.

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30 h. ago Dispute over identity of 12 reported killed by Hamas police force in Gaza

Israel has barred international journalists from entering Gaza, making it difficult to confirm what happened.

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34 h. ago Government launches public consultation for Maritime Security Strategy document

The new maritime security strategy is expected to be published before the end of the year and is likely to focus on security of critical undersea infrastructure such as internet and electrical cables.

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34 h. ago Ireland needs a plan to protect its undersea cables and government wants your views

The new maritime security strategy is expected to be published before the end of the year and is likely to focus on security of critical undersea infrastructure such as internet and electrical cables.

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38 h. ago Naval base for Galway could form part of Ireland’s first maritime security strategy

Tánaiste announces four-week public consultation for strategy due by year end

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39 h. ago Egypt detains and questions over 200 activists who arrived ahead of march to Gaza border

Speaking to RTÉ Radio this morning, Paul Murphy repeated that the marchers have no intention of trying to enter Gaza.

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39 h. ago Irish citizens among activists detained in Egypt after arriving for march to Gaza border

Speaking to RTÉ Radio this morning, Paul Murphy repeated that the marchers have no intention of trying to enter Gaza.

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44 h. ago Finn McRedmond: I’m no fan of Greta Thunberg, but dismissing the Madleen as a ‘publicity stunt’ is brain

A group of pro-Palestine activists tried to deliver food to a starving Gaza. It was a clever, social-media literate protest

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44 h. ago Lorcan Sirr: This is a housing strategy written by Flann O’Brien

Renters such as students who have to move each year will get hammered by this provision, while other tenants are more likely to stay put

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58 h. ago Israeli strikes kill at least 41 in Gaza, many at aid site, say health officials

Total of 163 already killed trying to reach US-backed Gaza aid foundation’s sites since operations began two weeks ago

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64 h. ago At least 31 killed and 'about 200' wounded by Israeli fire at Gaza food distribution site

The Israeli army did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment.

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