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DHA Respond on RIPA

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The Isle of Man Minister for Home Affairs, Juan Watterson, has responded to a query from the Celtic League about the legislation which TV licensing detection personnel use on their ‘sorties’ into the Isle of Man.

The League had asked if the controversial United Kingdom, Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) was used on the Island.

The DHA say it has not been extended to this jurisdiction.

The full text of their letter is set out below:

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Foreign Ministers Visit Strengthens Irish Scottish Links

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Irelands Minister for Foreign Affairs has stressed the potential for increased bilateral trade between Ireland and Scotland.

Charles Flanagan, TD, was speaking at the Europa Institute in Edinburgh. During his visit to Scotland the Foreign Minister will be meeting Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
In his address at the Europa Institute he said:

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Mann: Mickey Mouse Jibe Prompts ‘Bonhomie’ From Government Towards Press

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In a debate in Tynwald the press in the Isle of Man were labelled a ‘Mickey Mouse’ media by outspoken MHK, Peter Karran.

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Kernow: Branch Seek Revamp of Glasney Commemoration

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Following concerns regarding the perceived ‘Anglicisation’ of a key commemoration in Kernow which remembers the 11% of the population of Cornwall who died violently in defence of their language, beliefs and traditions at the hands of the English establishment during 1549, the Cornwall Branch of the Celtic League has written to Penryn Town Council requesting to be more actively engaged in the ceremonies held annually at the Glasney Stone.

Glen Innes is the site of the remarkable Australian Celtic Standing Stones and a testament to the importance of the Celtic people in Australian life and history. In the Celtic lands of north west Europe standing stones are a feature of the landscape. Of huge significance to the ancient ancestors of the peoples of Brittany, Cornwall, Isle of Man, Ireland, Wales and Scotland they were an essential part of ceremonial and spiritual life. They were aligned to reflect significant features of the landscape, the stars and the winter and summer solstices.

It is not likely that temples dedicated to the worship of theTuatha de Danaan will soon be a presence on the High Streets of Ireland, but it could be going in that direction in Iceland. Not to the Tuatha de Danaan of course, but to the Norse Gods Odin, Thor and Frigg. According to a recent article in the Guardian (linked below) there is a revival of the pre-Christian faith in Iceland which has reached critical mass, if you will, and now a temple is under construction.

Scottish Labour continue to lose support to the Scottish National Party (Scottish Gaelic: Pàrtaidh Nàiseanta na h-Alba) - SNP. They had hoped that a change of leadership would see some improvement in their fortunes. However, the figures from the recent Ashcroft Polls- an in depth research into selected Scottish constituencies, presents a very gloomy picture for Labour.

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UK Minister: Trident Nuclear Deterrent Needed

UK Minister: “The possibility that a major direct nuclear threat to the UK might re-emerge”

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The UK Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Farming, Food and the Marine Environment has written in response to a letter sent to him by the General Secretary (GS) of the Celtic League ahead of a UK Parliamentary debate on 20th January 2015 on the future of Trident.

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Manx Government Respond on TV Licence Queries

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The Communications Commission has responded to the query sent on 27th January 2015 to the Chief Minister, Allan Bell, MHK, (CM) raising a number of queries about broadcast licence fees levied in the Isle of Man.

The full text of the Commissions response is set out below;

“Mr J B Moffatt
Director of Information
Celtic League
3 Imman Stronnag
Peel
Isle of Man

IM5 1GP

Our Ref:3255/CMcL/ll

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Culture Minister urged to Review Management of Cornish Heritage

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The Cornwall Branch of the Celtic League has again written to the The Right Honourable Sajid Javeed MP Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport seeking a meeting with members of his Department following on from a very successful meeting with senior representatives of English Heritage last year.

The branch is seeking a ‘review’ of the role of English Heritage in managing Cornish Heritage.