Deputation of refugee mothers to Galway City Council

galway | racism & migration related issues | event notice Tuesday December 07, 2004 15:28 by Terry (reposted by)

Galway City Hall Dec.13 Monday 6.30-7pm, deputation of asylum-seeking
mothers (some of whose children have been born in Ireland, and who have
been given deportation notices) requesting council to pass a motion
against use of Citizenship Bill to deport families with Irish-born
children.

From: Margaretta D'Arcy ( ../mailto:margaretta@iol.ie )

Galway City Hall Dec.13 Monday 6.30-7pm, deputation of asylum-seeking
mothers (some of whose children have been born in Ireland, and who have
been given deportation notices) requesting council to pass a motion
against use of Citizenship Bill to deport families with Irish-born
children. These mothers have voted in the local election and have helped put
councillors in office. They wish to make the council aware of the
devastation & tragedy implicit in the forthcoming Citizenship Bill.
Places in public gallery of City Hall are limited, so book in advance @
091.568151. This is the first time a city or county council will have the
opportunity of hearing such a deputation. Please publicize and try to
get every council to do likewise.