Sinn Fein to address Glasgow Anti Sectarian Rally
Published: 25 August, 2006
Sinn Féin is set to address a major anti sectarian rally being organised by Chairde Shinn Fein in Glasgow. Speaking ahead of tomorrow's rally Sinn Fein's Councillor Daithí Doolan, said, "that racism and sectarianism are two sides of the one coin and must be opposed wherever and whenever they raise their heads."
Cllr. Doolan said:
"Sinn Fein is totally committed to campaigning against sectarianism and racism. I commend Chairde Shinn Fein for taking this brave initiative. We are only too happy to be supporting this rally in Glasgow. Be it in Scotland or Ireland bigotry has no role in the building of an equal society. Here in Ireland we see the government continuing to use foreign nationals as an excuse to introduce draconian legislation while private companies continue to use immigrants in an attempt to push down the minimum wage and lower standards in the work place. Sinn Fein has worked with trade unions, anti racist groups and community groups to actively campaign against this unacceptable behaviour."
Cllr. Doolan explains, "In Scotland the Irish community continue to face intimidation and discrimination. This rally sends out a clear message, the Irish community will not take racism or sectarianism lying down."
In conclusion Cllr. Doolan, called on all Irish politicians, "to work with representatives form the Irish community in Scotland to actively oppose sectarianism and racism."
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