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Manx Registered Companies Under Spotlight in Dail

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The anti-austerity programme in Ireland is surrounded with controversy and nothing is more contentious than the decision to meter and charge for water.

A number of anti-water charges demonstrators are currently in jail and the situation seems set to escalate.

We can also reveal that allegations have been made about a number of Manx registered companies (Millington and Clyde Properties) in the Dail.

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Travellers: Pickles Urged Not to Heed Pressure For More Discrimination

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In its most recent report on the United Kingdom the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (in 2009) raised particular concern about the plight of Roma/Gypsies and Irish Travellers. The Rights Body said:

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Irish Government Say ‘We are Neutral’ – But Ink is Scarcely Dry on the Brit-Irish Agreement!

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The Irish Government is committed to the policy of military neutrality the Minister of State for the Diaspora, Jimmy Deenihan, told the Dail yesterday. He was speaking during a debate which saw an attempt by Sinn Fein to introduce a Bill which would enshrine neutrality in the Irish Constitution.

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The Public Love the Idea of Means Testing and Cutting Benefits … But!

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THE PUBLIC LOVE THE IDEA OF MEANS TESTING AND CUTTING BENEFITS BUT!

On of the most radical proposals being pursued by the Manx government at present is a plan to reform Welfare and Pensions.

This interesting article comes from the Breton website 7SEIZH. It looks at the work of the ACB44 (agence culterelle bretonne) based in Nantes, Brittany. In particular it focuses on the questions that are being put to candidates standing in Loire-Atlantique ahead of the forthcoming elections in regard to support for Breton culture and history in the Loire-Atlantique.

A plan to develop the Isle of Man (Mannin) into an example of sustainable living has been officially launched. The EcoVannin initiative, is a joint venture between environmental groups, local businesses and Government departments. The aim is to encourage cooperation and long-term planning to preserve the environment and achieve sustainable economic growth. The group’s priorities have been divided into categories that include: business, energy, food, the environment, transport, media and Government.

News from BZH New York:

St - Patrick 2015, March 14-21

BZH NY is proud to welcome Bagad Bro Landerne musicians, and Cercle Celtique Eskell An Elorn dancers to the city.

During the week of March 16-21, 2015, BZH New York will host 60 Celtic musicians and dancers from the groups Bagad Bro Landern and Cercle Eskell an Elorn from Brittany, France, as they march in New York City's 254th St Patrick's Day Parade on Tuesday, March 17th.

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Russian Planes Caused Danger Disruption and Delay

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It appears the flight by Two Russian TU95 Bear bomber reconnaissance aircraft into Irish and United Kingdom controlled airspace was more disruptive than first reported and more dangerous.

We reported on the event last month and on allegations that the aircraft actually overflew Southern Cornwall. The latter allegation, made by two Cornish women, was strongly denied by the UK Ministry of Defence.

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Equal Status for Welsh Highlighted in Command Paper

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The United Kingdom Government has issued a ‘Command Paper’ which sets out a blueprint for the future of devolution in Wales.

The sixty page document can be found here:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/powers-for-a-purpose-towards-...

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Financial Support for CLP Welcomed

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Cornwall Council has welcomed today’s pledge from Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to ensure that the Government will continue to provide financial support for the Cornish Language Partnership (CLP).