MARGARETTA D’ARCY “To Abstain From Food” During 2 Week Imprisonment
On June 24th at Ennis District Court, Margaretta D’Arcy was given a two week prison sentence (along with her co-accused, Niall Farrell), to be suspended if she signed a bond to stay away from restricted areas of the airport, plus a fine of €100 (going up to €250 if she didn’t sign). Ms D’Arcy is refusing to sign any such bond and will be liable for arrest from July 9th.
According to a spokesperson for the Galway Alliance Against War, Margaretta D’Arcy will make herself available for arrest at 11am next Wednesday July 9th at Galway’s Mill Street Garda.
A statement issued by Ms D’Arcy via GAAW reads: “Margaretta D’Arcy has the intention to abstain from food during her two week detention. In a small gesture of solidarity with all those who have lost their lives, their communities and homes destroyed. The Irish Government has to take responsibility because of its complicity in allowing the US military the use of Shannon, a civilian airport.”
Mr. Farrell has also stated he will not pay any fine by what he called a “kangaroo court”.
ENDS
GAAW press release 4/7/14
MARGARETTA D’ARCY “To Abstain From Food” During 2 Week Imprisonment
On June 24th at Ennis District Court, Margaretta D’Arcy was given a two week prison sentence (along with her co-accused, Niall Farrell), to be suspended if she signed a bond to stay away from restricted areas of the airport, plus a fine of €100 (going up to €250 if she didn’t sign). Ms D’Arcy is refusing to sign any such bond and will be liable for arrest from July 9th.
According to a spokesperson for the Galway Alliance Against War, Margaretta D’Arcy will make herself available for arrest at 11am next Wednesday July 9th at Galway’s Mill Street Garda.
A statement issued by Ms D’Arcy via GAAW reads: “Margaretta D’Arcy has the intention to abstain from food during her two week detention. In a small gesture of solidarity with all those who have lost their lives, their communities and homes destroyed. The Irish Government has to take responsibility because of its complicity in allowing the US military the use of Shannon, a civilian airport.”
Mr. Farrell has also stated he will not pay any fine by what he called a “kangaroo court”.
ENDS
GAAW press release 4/7/14
