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Friday 30 July 2021
Hundreds of people were also injured when a sit-in was forcefully broken up by the military.
There were multiple reports of the military using force to disperse the sit-in in front of army headquarters, where protesters have been camped out for weeks.
Footage shared at the weekend showed one man abusing the protesters and another in his group threw a pigeon head at them.
The protesters accuse the bank of putting the lives of people in almost 20,000 households in jeopardy.
Assorted deputies were left stranded inside the gates of Leinster House by the protest.
The Pumpkin Patch company has stores in Blanchardstown and Liffey Valley.
They had been protesting in the building since Thursday.
Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…
His refusal to re-enter the Dáil while Mary Lou was staging her sit-in was “silly and bizarre” according to the Sinn Féin leader.
The Dáil was adjourned until next Tuesday after the sit-in so today we’re asking for your opinion on it.
Sinn Féin denied its Leinster House protest was a publicity stunt but it’s hard to get away from that conclusion.
The workers are looking for outstanding wages and holiday pay.
The rogue protesters refused to move after O’Connell Street was reopened today.
A liquidator has been appointed to the company – and workers believe their employers got off ‘scot-free’.
A rally to support the workers will take place outside Leinster House this afternoon.
Workers at Paris Bakery are into their second day at the sit-in outside the Dublin bakery.
Gardaí have been called to the Paris Bakery on Moore St.
Everyone’s talking about John Gilligan shooting, the Fine Gael Ard Fheis and Russian forces in the Ukraine.
Staff are angry that entitlements have not been paid, despite a promise that they would.
A protest march will take place later today with staff saying the services provided by the hospital are vital to the community.
IT’S THE BANK Holiday weekend, isn’t that great?
Here’s hoping the weather picks up.
With August on the horizon, many will be planning a trip out of their towns and cities to greener pastures.
As we head into a three-day weekend, we want to know…
Are you taking a trip somewhere in Ireland this bank holiday weekend?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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