Protecting our environment

Last week the Northern Executive took welcome and decisive action to protect our environment, our health and jobs by committing to a ban on all forms of onshore petroleum exploration and production, including fracking. This decision is part of the Executive’s commitment to tackle our dependence on fossil fuels. Conor Murphy, the Economy Minister announced that, following drafting and consultation, he will be introducing legislation next year to block licensing applications.

Palestinians treated as subhuman – Amnesty Report

Last week Amnesty International published a landmark and damning report on Israel’s genocide in the Gaza Strip. The report entitled, ‘You Feel Like You Are Subhuman’: Israel’s Genocide Against Palestinians in Gaza, documents how the Israeli state has “carried out acts prohibited under the Genocide Convention, with the specific intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza.”

Hunger for Justice

I want to ask your support for an important initiative aimed at drawing attention to the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian people and also to raise much needed funds for UNWRA. This columnist is committing to join the Hunger for Justice - Troscadh ar son na Córa initiative. This is a 24-hour fast taking place across Ireland on the 12th December, 2024. The event is being organised by former republican hunger strikers, including Laurence McKeown and Jackie McMullan, in conjunction with Nenagh Friends Of Palestine. All funds raised will go to UNRWA. The aim is to get at least 1,000 people across the island of Ireland to participate.

Anyone wishing to donate to it can do so at:

gofundme.com/f/hunger-for-justice-gaza