Republican Sinn Féin
Teach Dáithí Ó Conaill,
223, Parnell Street
Dublin 1, Ireland

Sinn Féin Poblachtach
Teach Dáithí Ó Conaill,
223, Sráid Pharnell, BÁC 1, Éire

INLA FOLLOW PROVO PATH OF SHAME

The INLA's unilateral surrender of weapons is no less shameful than that of the Provos, a spokesman for Republican Sinn Féin has said.

“These weapons should have been given to those prepared to use them rather than destroyed to gain favour with the enemy.

“British guns remain on our streets with the blessing of former Republicans. Will those close to the now defunct INLA insist that British Crown Forces are to be supported rather than opposed?”

CRÍOCH / ENDS

“         Same old British boot with a willing Provo foot”.

On February 6, Republican Sinn Fein Vice President Geraldine Taylor said that the agreement at Hillsborough is just a further indication of the depths that

Unionised Provisionals will go to uphold British rule in our country.

They have now added the administration of British policing and justice to their already full ‘portfolio’ in administering British rule on Irish people in the Occupied Six Counties.

We as Republicans know only too well the jackboot tactics they will employ against those who oppose British occupation and what we will have to endure in the future - history has show us what to expect.

We call on all Republicans opposed to continued British rule, be it from Westminster or Stormont, to join us in the continuing struggle for Irish unity and self-determination. Republicans especially will be under the eye of those who once opposed occupation and called for self-determination.

Our road will not be an easy road because we will have to endure British law enforced by the Provos, decided on with the Unionists. It’s the same old British boot but with a willing Provo foot.

We cannot forget the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who gave their lives and the many who endured years of imprisonment and torture, and although the signs may not be apparent at the moment this agreement will only extend the continued repression of Republican prisoners.

Geraldine Taylor concluded “be true to yourself, your principles and your country because history has never been kind to those who betrayed all three”.

Republican Sinn Féin
Teach  Dáithí  Ó  Conaill,
223    Parnell  Street
Dublin  1,  Ireland

Sinn Féin Poblachtach
Teach  Dáithí  Ó  Conaill,
223  Sráid  Pharnell,  BÁC  1,  Éire

For further information contact:
Des Dalton:
President:  086-329 1809
Richard Walsh:
Publicity Officer: 00447835620592

Phone: +353-1-872 9747
Fax: +353-1-872 9757

e-mail: saoirse@iol.ie

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5ú Feabhra/February 2010



Provos to enforce British Rule
Statement by the President of Republican Sinn Féin Des Dalton

With the fervour of political converts the Provos cannot wait to administer British Police and British Justice in Ireland.

As they don the uniforms and carry the weapons of their one-time enemy, it can be truly said that the ‘poachers have become gamekeepers.’

When the new ‘Broy Harriers’ take to the streets under Provo direction history can be accurately said to  be repeating itself.

As British rule reaches into the grass-roots in the Six Counties, British Imperialism in its updated mode seeks to make itself more acceptable. However history teaches us that it will once more be resisted.

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Republican Sinn Fein

Head Office: 223 Parnell Street, Dublin 1, Ireland
   Tel: 872 9747 Fax: 872 9757 e-mail: saoirse@iol.ie

Media Information From
Joe Lynch, Chairman, Republican Sinn Fein Southside
16 Beechgrove Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston Limerick +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
DEAL REDUCES ALL IRELAND UNITY
ASPIRATION TO FASHION ACCESSORY

The latest deal between the DUP and Provisional Sinn Fein to impose a British Minister for Justice on the Six Counties is yet another betrayal of the aspiration of the Irish people to unity, a spokesman for Republican Sinn Fein said today.

Joe Lynch from Beechgrove Avenue in Limerick the RSF chairman in the southside of the city said that the deal on devolved policing and justice powers marked the final sellout and surrender of the Provisionals.

To hear Martin MacGuinness on radio talking about wearing an Orange tie while he suggested that Peter Robinson wear Green for the occasion betrays the real intent of the Provisionals and reduces the age old aspiration to a united Ireland to little more than a fashion accessory.

The fact is the appointment of a local politician to the role of Justice Minister in April really means that there will be a more severe crackdown on those Republicans who still continue to uphold the traditional principles of Irish Republicanism.

To declare that any agreement such as the Good Friday Accord can deliver for both Unionists and Nationalists is false. There is a contradiction and fudge at the core of the agreement and neither side will be satisfied because both can claim that the agreement is working in their favour.

The fact is there are still men and women in Ireland who uphold the right of the Irish people to national self-determination and they can never be bought by political power or the promise of wealth and influence.


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Issued on Thursday  5th February 2010
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For more information contact Joe Lynch on (061) 311457
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British troops on the ground in north Belfast

HEAVILY ARMED British soldiers were on patrol in Oldpark in north
Belfast on February 2 following a large explosion which destroyed perimeter
fencing at the Oldpark RUC/PSNI barracks.

A relatively large blast bomb was hurled at the base, which is now used
mainly for surveillance purposes.  While no RUC/PSNI members are based at
the station, it is understood contract security guards were present at
the time the attack took place at around 2am in the morning, but there
were no injuries.

The following day, some 40 families were evacuated by British Crown forces
as bomb disposal squads dealt with the scene.

The device used in the attack is reported to be similar to a bomb that
was thrown into a British Territorial Army base in north Belfast in
October.

Media Information from
Des Long, Ard Comhairle, Republican Sinn Fein
52 Shannon Banks, Corbally, Limerick Tel (061) 343314
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ECONOMIST FAILS TO CONDEMN REASONS FOR SHOPPING

A claim by a leading economist that cross border shopping is a factor driving young people to emigrate has been described as yet another tale from the Homer Simpson School of Higher Learning
by a spokesman for Republican Sinn Fein.

Des Long from Cobally in Limerick a member of the RSF Ard Comhairle said that the assertion by Jim Power that people who shop in the Six Counties should save to visit their children in Australia is one of the most misguided theories to emerge from the economic brains trust in recent years.

The very idea that people who shop outside the 26 Counties are in any way contributing to young people emigrating is a farce.
The fact is that Jim Power never once reflected on the reason for the border or indeed why this false economic division exists.  Instead he decided to focus on shopping and to link it to emigration.

There are many reasons for young people emigrating but the main one is a shortage of jobs in manufacturing and services and that fault lies firmly at the door of the job creation agencies.

Never once does this so called leading economist denounce the evil of partition nor the false divisions caused by the border imposed by the British Crown.

The island of Ireland operating as an economic unit could well achieve its full potential if there was unity and the natural entity operated on an all Ireland basis.

However partition enforced by the British prevents the achievement of this full economic potential and the outcome is the shopping that Jim Power condemns.

Instead of criticizing people trying to make ends meet it would be more in his line to expose the evil of political and economic partition


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Issued on Friday 5th February 2010
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Contact Des Long on (061) 343314
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Media Information From
Sean O’Neill, RSF Community Activist
38 Quinn’s’ Cottages, Prospect, Limerick
Contact: (061) 418425 mobile 086 3360331
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BUY ONE GET ONE FREE DRINK OFFER ON
RYANAIR FLIGHTS MUST BE ENDED

A buy one get one free alcohol in-flight promotion by Ryanair has
is only encouraging young people to drink, a Limerick based community activist said today.

Sean O’Neill from Quinn’s Cottages in Prospect said that the in flight offer of a second free drink is misguided on the part of the airline and must be abandoned.

On a recent flight I was surprised to hear the public address system announce the buy one get one free offer on alcohol he said.

At a time when there is a growing awareness of the abuse of alcohol surely even Ryanair should consider putting public safety before profit.

While the airline is notorious for devising ruses to gain extra revenue from passengers, this type of promotion which aims to increase alcohol consumption on flights is misplaced and must be ended without delay.

Not only does it encourage the extra consumption of alcohol on flights it poses a potential threat to airline safety because of alcohol consumption.

I am now appealing to the Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary to put passenger safety before profit on this occasion and cease the promotion.

Sinn Féin Poblachtach
Teach  Dáithí  Ó  Conaill,
223  Sráid  Pharnell,  BÁC  1,  Éire

For further information contact:
Des Dalton:
President:  086-329 1809
Richard Walsh: 0044783562059



Phone: +353-1-872 9747
Fax: +353-1-872 9757
e-mail: saoirse@iol.ie

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1ú Feabhra/February 2010


NATO to act as the military arm of the EU
Statement by the President of Republican Sinn Féin Des Dalton

Comments by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that the Lisbon Treaty provides a platform for deeper ties between the EU and NATO confirms one of the main arguments against the Lisbon Treaty according to the President of Republican Sinn Féin Des Dalton who in a statement said: “This bears out one of the central arguments of those who called for a rejection of Lisbon. As Republican Sinn Féin argued in both referenda held in the 26 Counties the purpose of the Lisbon Treaty was to bring the EU project to its logical next step in the construction of an undemocratic and militarised superstate
“Hillary Clinton’s comments regarding “energy security” are significant. It would appear the ground is being prepared for NATO to act as the military arm of the EU in order to fight the resource wars - forecast by the then President of the EU Commission Jacques Delors in 1992 - over what have been identified as the key resources of water, food and energy.

    RSF launch re-designed International website!

The Republican Sinn Féin International Relations Bureau is proud to announce the re-launch of its re-designed German website. Following a major refurbishment over the last two months, the website is now available under the known domain-name www.irish-solidarity.net!

The website currently contains material in three languages, English, German and Italian.

The hearts of the new website are three columns. The main column provides the latest, most relevant information and reports. The right column gives information on the current campaigns and the work of Republican Sinn Féin and its supporters in Continental Europe plus the latest issue of the republican paper Saoirse. The left column provides the menu tree as well as contact information, republican links and further permanent information.

On the top of the website, directly beneath the header you find external links to the most important documents of the Republican Movement like Éire Nua and Saol Nua as well as a History of Sinn Féin.

Note that not all articles are shown in the main section. Hence one may find two further sections in the top right corner of the website. These contain the six most current articles as well as the six most read articles.

Part of the website is in Italian language. This section contains material published by the Republican Sinn Féin activists and supporters in Italy. You can directly access to this material by using the link www.irish-solidarity.net/italia. For four years the supporters of Republican Sinn Féin in Italy distribute a monthly news sheet in the Greater Rome area named Ireland Free. A full archive of all issues is available on www.irish-solidarity.net/irelandfree.

At present there is merely a selection of Republican Sinn Féin statements and reports from the years 2007 to 2009 available online. We will upload these articles in the coming weeks.

The re-launch of the website is an important step in promoting the Irish national liberation struggle in Continental Europe. Republican Sinn Féin could establish a lively structure in Germany, Austria and Italy in the last years. The new website will give us the opportunity to further spread the message of the Republican Movement in Continental Europe.

On the other hand it gives the readers and supporters easier navigation and full access to our archived material.

We hope you enjoy the new re-designed website and we appreciate comments!