The Defence Amendment Act 2006, EU Battle Groups and War

dublin | eu | event notice Thursday July 06, 2006 10:23 by Sinéad Ní Bhroin pana at eircom dot net www.pana.ie

lunchtime demonstration - at the dáil - against Defence Amendment Act 2006

Peace and Neutrality Alliance
For more info contact Roger Cole, PANA Chair, 087 2611597

The Defence Amendment Act 2006, EU Battle Groups and War:

Tomorrow, Fri July 7th between 1 & 2pm, the Peace & Neutrality Alliance (PANA) will be holding a lunchtime demonstration at the Dáil on Kildare Street against the proposed Defence (amendment) Bill 2006 being passed by Government.

Roger Cole, Chair of PANA said; "PANA has for ten years campaigned against the integration of this state into the EU/US military structures. This Bill is designed to facilitate the integration of the Irish Army into these structures via the EU Battle Groups to ensure Ireland's full participation in the resource wars of the 21st century. The recent visit of a massive British warship is just another example of the Government's total commitment to this policy. Ahern's support for war is not reflective of the opinion of most ordinary people. Now is the time to remove this war party from power. The sooner a general election is called the better."