Republican protestors attack car of Tanaiste Gilmore and Frances Fitzgerald

cyrusdvirus · 05-10-2012 01:46PM #1

Irish Indo wrote:

TANAISTE Eamon Gilmore and the Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald were forced to pull out of a Children's Referendum campaign this morning after their car was attacked by protesters.

As they arrived at The Base community centre in Ballyfermot to launch a UNICEF Ireland event to promote a yes vote in the referendum, the windscreen and bonnet of their BMW car was pelted with eggs.

The side window beside the Tanaiste was spat on and the car kicked by a small number of protestors carrying Eirigi and People Before Profit placards.

They surrounded the car and shouted abuse at the two ministers until gardai intervened, but the police were unable to disperse the group who were protesting against proposed cuts to child benefit.

There were about one hundred children inside the centre at the time waiting for the arrival of the Tanaiste.

Among the protesters was Eirigi councillor Louise Minhan who was convicted of assault and criminal damages after throwing paint over former Health Minister Mary Harney in November 2010.

As they were unable to enter the community centre, the Tanaiste and minister drove off. A spokesman for Eamon Gilmore said that the decision not to return while the protesters remained outside was taken "in order to protect the safety of the children".

He added that they hoped to re-arrange the event with UNICEF to promote the campaign later in the day.

- Lise Hand

Why did the Indo headline writer not chose to highlight Eirige and PFP in the headline? (Which is the thread title?

MagicMarker · 05-10-2012 01:49PM

Business as usual in Ballyfermot.

Run_to_da_hills · 05-10-2012 01:49PM

Were the eggs Organic?

hatrickpatrick · 05-10-2012 01:49PM

PBP aren't really "Republican protesters"...

cyrusdvirus · 05-10-2012 01:51PM

hatrickpatrick wrote: »

PBP aren't really "Republican protesters"...

That's my point.

Even excusing the slip by calling them PFP (People FOR Profit) in the OP

whatdoicare · 05-10-2012 02:00PM

So, is this going to be it? We did nothing for all the other cutbacks but it's child allowance that's going to push people over the edge?

Hootanany · 05-10-2012 02:02PM

Protect the children More Happy Gilmore Id say.

Oarrack Bama · 05-10-2012 02:05PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfPmjNM9Goc

The patriots in action in their "Liverpool FC" florescent jackets.

Duckworth_Luas · 05-10-2012 02:05PM

gatecrash wrote: »

Why did the Indo headline writer not chose to highlight Eirige and PFP in the headline? (Which is the thread title?

hatrickpatrick wrote: »

PBP aren't really "Republican protesters"...

It's the Indo!

Biggins · 05-10-2012 02:06PM

Its a case of "when" - not "if" that people are going to start reacting like they have.
NOT saying its right, just saying that I'm surprised it hasn't happened before now - and with the upcoming budget that is supposed to be BAD - there will be more of same to come.
Expect FG and Labour heads to going to hiding, coming out only in groups and/or with protection.

seven_eleven · 05-10-2012 02:07PM

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfPmjNM9Goc

Not as bad as it sounded. Too right for him.

DipStick McSwindler · 05-10-2012 02:08PM

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super_furry · 05-10-2012 02:09PM

Should read "Junior Terrorists and Commies attack car of Tanaiste Gilmore and Frances Fitzgerald"

fasttalkerchat · 05-10-2012 02:17PM

A spokesman for Eamon Gilmore said that the decision not to return while the protesters remained outside was taken "in order to protect the safety of the children".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh2sWSVRrmo

fasttalkerchat · 05-10-2012 02:18PM

I thought it was a good action by the groups involved. It looks tramp-ish shouting general insults but it had the desired effects in the end.

super_furry · 05-10-2012 02:19PM

Also love how the ultra-Republican, 32-county, Brits out movement are wearing Liverpool FC high viz tops.

Biggins · 05-10-2012 02:20PM

IrishFeeney92 wrote: »

Why are they being called traitors?

Giving away 17 Billion to possible foreign bondholders will do that!
(18 billion to be given to same next year - keep it in mind that we are struggling in this winters budget, to find 3.5 billion for ourselves to just help keep the basics running!)

washman3 · 05-10-2012 02:20PM

Biggins wrote: »

Its a case of "when" - not "if" that people are going to start reacting like they have.
NOT saying its right, just saying that I'm surprised it hasn't happened before now - and with the upcoming budget that is supposed to be BAD - there will be more of same to come.
Expect FG and Labour heads to going to hiding, coming out only in groups and/or with protection.

Gilmore and co. can thank their lucky stars they're in Dublin rather than Athens or Madrid where the eggs would be substituted by petrol bombs.

Cool_CM · 05-10-2012 02:20PM

"Won't somebody think of the Minister for Children?!"

Éirigí are a bunch of idiots who unfortunately for everybody else seem to take themselves very seriously.

DipStick McSwindler · 05-10-2012 02:21PM

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Biggins · 05-10-2012 02:21PM

IrishFeeney92 wrote: »

its a testament to how retarded these people are.......

Thats the politicians - what about the protesters?

(I do agree Éirigí are a right bunch of... trouble!)

DipStick McSwindler · 05-10-2012 02:22PM

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Biggins · 05-10-2012 02:24PM

IrishFeeney92 wrote: »

It was directed at the protestors! Politicians are to! you cant win!

It could be directed at both to be honest!

starviewadams · 05-10-2012 02:27PM

More sensationalism from the Indo,of course.

DipStick McSwindler · 05-10-2012 02:29PM

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Madam Marie · 05-10-2012 02:34PM

Kids, this ad should show you all why this current recession is nothing like the one we had in the 80's.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExTRZxDRYPg

hatrickpatrick · 05-10-2012 02:38PM

gatecrash wrote: »

That's my point.

Even excusing the slip by calling them PFP (People FOR Profit) in the OP

Durign the Save Our Seafront campaign in Dun Laoghaire a few years ago a friend of mine used to say he'd support a "Profit Before People" party, to which I'd reply that he'd just described almost every political party in the country to some degree

Crooked Jack · 05-10-2012 02:47PM

super_furry wrote: »

Also love how the ultra-Republican, 32-county, Brits out movement are wearing Liverpool FC high viz tops.

People on boards routinely trot this out as if it's some sort of really clever observation. Someone mentioned it about Celtic recently in another thread.
Are you under the impression that being a republican means you aren't allowed to like other country's sports or teams?
I was in Canada a while ago and really enjoyed a few Canucks Ice Hockey games I was at. Am I no longer a true republican?

mike65 · 05-10-2012 02:52PM

LFC hi-viz jackets? Did that fella mug a steward at Anfield?

starviewadams · 05-10-2012 02:56PM

It's a bit of a contradiction though,they don't like the British but they 'support' a British sports team.

Like those lads fighting with the Gardai when the Queen was over last year while wearing Man United and Celtic jerseys.

Just makes them like a bit stupid.

Il Trap · 05-10-2012 03:02PM

Turns my stomach to see these gurrier toe-rags hiding behind the Irish flag. Republican my f**kin arse!! They wouldn't have the slightest clue, the skanks.

Republican protestors attack car of Tanaiste Gilmore and Frances Fitzgerald

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