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Hundredth Anniversary of 1913 Lock-out: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members] (19 Jun 2013)

Dessie Ellis: ...way some media vilify all who speak out against the economic system which rewards bondholders and punishes pensioners. That was the lesson of 1913 which was not lost on the workers who went on to form the IRA brigades who defended workers and removed the British Army from their home towns. It was the lesson betrayed by the Free State in years to come as it turned Ireland into a little...

Road Safety Authority (Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness) Bill 2012 [Seanad]: Second Stage (1 May 2012)

Dessie Ellis: ...and further education. The agreement recognises the political context of the conflict which occurred in Ireland between 1960 and the signing of the agreement, and that actions carried out by IRA volunteers were politically motivated. As such, IRA prisoners were political prisoners and following the ceasefire they were released from prison as part of a process of peace building. I will...

Road Transport Bill 2011: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2011)

Dessie Ellis: ...and/or reskilling, and further education." The Agreement recognises the political context of the conflict which happened in Ireland between 1960 and its signing and that actions carried out by IRA volunteers were politically motivated. As such, IRA prisoners were political prisoners and following the ceasefire they were released from prison as part of a process of peace building. This...