Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ)

[Padraig Rua]

Irish Republic Established, Celebrations Nationwide

 

Children of Lir, Symbolising Rebirth and Resurrection

 

" After countless wars, after countless declarations of statehood, in near endless succession, Ireland has finally come upon a new beginning of peace and prosperity. The people of Ireland, traumatized by the German occupation, beaten into submission by their fascist ideology, their alien way of life, have retained their beliefs and ideals. They have nurtured them, and kept them safe and alive until the time came when the people of Ireland were free once again. Now these beliefs and ideals sprout forth from the garden of bounty which is Éire.

 

Never again will our island fall to a continental power whose intentions are to subjugate and suppress our people. Never again will they foster the divisions which once scarred our nation. Never again will you suffer! My fellow Irishmen and Irishwomen, rejoice in this fact, for you are free forever! Long live the Republic. Long live the Gael. Long live Ireland!"

 

The above speech was given earlier today by Conchúr Ó Dhonnaile, President of the Provisional Government of the Irish Republic, in Eyre Square Galway (now capital of Ireland). His words were received by an enthusiastic crowd of locals, and by those who traveled from the four corners of the Republic. With Ireland now free, President Ó Dhonnaile and his associates, Taoiseach Orlaith Ní Lochlainn and Tánaiste John Gerard Hynes, have made it their primary goal to organise a national election within the next few weeks. This election will decide the political status of the nation and begin the first steps in the slow redevelopment of the Republic, which was laid waste by past regimes of years gone by.

 

The people of Ireland will elect those who reflect their desires and will do so without intimidation or fear. For this is a Republic. A state without corruption. A state with dreams.........

[Padraig Rua]

National Elections Complete

 

The Will of the Irish People

 

Exactly 42 hours ago election polls were closed as the process of vote counting took hold. RTÉ officially reports that the election results are in, and the following parties have made it to the national parliament, henceforth to be known as the Dáil:

 

Cumann na nGaedheal (CnG):

80 seats

 

National Party of Ireland (NPI):

30 seats

 

Irish Catholic Party (ICP):

8 seats

 

Irish Socialist Party (ISP):

2 seats

 

Cumann na nGaedheal is overjoyed with its victory in the national elections. Cumann na nGaedheal has received the majority of seats in the parliament, followed by the National Party of Ireland and the Irish Catholic Party. The Irish Socialist Party has received a meagre two seats and thus is the smallest party in the Dáil. The leader of Cumann na nGaedheal, Fionnabhair Mac Giolla Ghunna, declared earlier today that: ' Ireland will be returned to her one true culture.'. As shown by the election results the people of Ireland look forward to An tUasal Mac Giolla Ghunna's plans for reform which will soon be put into action nationwide, starting with the family unit and working its way up.

 

Furthermore the Irish Republic was cemented in writing today when the Irish people approved of its existence in the election. Ireland is now officially a Republic. Long live the Republic.

[Padraig Rua]

Na Fianna Éireann

Monument to the Warriors of Ireland

 

" We of Na Fianna Éireann address ourselves to the people of Ireland and invite them to band themselves with us in a knightly service. We believe that the highest thing anyone can do is to serve well and truly, and we purpose to serve Ireland with all our fealty and with all our strength."

 

So said John Gerard Hynes Ceannaire of Na Fianna Éireann, the national defence force of Ireland, earlier today at its official establishment ceremony. Na Fianna Éireann hope to train Irishmen and Irishwomen to be soldiers, not only to know the trade of a soldier - drilling, marching, camping, signalling, scouting and shooting - but also to understand and prize military discipline and to have a military spirit.

 

The training for Na Fianna Éireann includes physical culture, infantry drilling, marching, the routine of camp life, semaphore and Morse signalling(in a mixture of the three dialects), scouting in all its branches, elementary tactics, ambulance and first aid, swimming, hurling and Gaelic football. Na Fianna Éireann also believe that mental culture should go hand in hand with physical culture, and provides instruction in Irish history, lectures on historical and literary subjects, and musical and social entertainments.

 

Over 17,000 men and women have already signed up to Na Fianna Éireann and are undergoing training at his very moment. An Taoiseach Fionnabhair Mac Giolla Ghunna hopes an effective fighting force will be the end result.

[Padraig Rua]

An Slí Mór

The Great Highway

 

As it is well known, the previous Irish state was devastated by a nuclear war which wiped out the vast majority of the Irish population. Nearly all towns were levelled and certainly all major cities. The Greater Germanic Reich tried to rebuild what it could from the rubble. However, this primarily came in the form of the reconstruction of infrastructure sufficient for the operation of Germanic forces in Ireland, and poor quality housing for those lucky enough to survive. Radiation was cleared up and the rest of Ireland was left for the wilds to retake.

 

The city of Galway was the only remaining major population center in Ireland. However, its residents were mostly killed off by radiation sickness. The peripheral regions of Ireland were spared annihilation, which all happened to be western Gaeltachts. Due to the low population density of these Gaeltacht regions many, if not all, inhabitants were saved. These people were Irish speakers and Irish became, once again and rightfully, the main language of the Irish people.

 

As years passed under German occupation the wilds re-claimed the lands of Ireland. Quick growing trees grew dense over fertile plains. Hedgerows and grass covered the rubble. But Galway remained strong, a symbol of hope for the Irish who had survived. From Gaeltachts from Donegal to Cork, Irishmen and Irishwomen migrated to Galway. And then came that wondrous day when the Germanic Reich collapsed and Ireland was set free. Galway and its people were ready to play a central role in the establishment of the 3rd Irish Republic. 

 

With a capital city to work from the Irish people started to reclaim the Irish landscape and re-establish settlements. But first an infrastructure network was needed. From Galway to Limerick and Limerick to Cork citizens were paid to construct a major highway network known as An Slí Mór or "The Great Highway". This was the first step taken to develop mediums over which materials could be moved in order to help in the reconstruction of cities such as Limerick and Cork. 

 

Local roads were simple maintained and the hedges cut back on their sides so as not to infringe on the nature and beauty which was created. These small rural roads were labelled as Bóthar Áitiúil. Once the Slí Mór is constructed between Galway and Limerick the Government will begin to initiate a renewal project for the city of Limerick.

[Padraig Rua]

An tAcht Rialtais Áitiúil

Administrative Division of the Irish Republic

 

Dáil Éireann has enacted legislation in relation to local government in Ireland. The law has established five provinces which consist of counties, thirty-two in all. While the provinces are present for historical reasons the counties have administrative importance. Local government functions in the Republic are exercised by thirty-two local authorities, termed County Councils, in these counties. The principal decision-making body in each of the thirty-two local authorities is composed of the members of the council, elected by universal franchise in local elections every two years by the local population. These local authorities are the closest and most accessible form of Government to the people of Ireland in their local community. The competencies of the county councils include the planning of transport infrastructure, sanitary services, public safety (notably fire services) and the provision of public libraries.

 

The only counties with significant population levels at the moment are Galway, Mayo, Clare, Kerry, Cork and Donegal. The other counties and their authorities have yet to come into realisation.

 

 

[Padraig Rua]

No Funding for An Slí Mór

Typical Bóthar Áitiúil

 

The "An Slí Mór" project has hit an unexpected barrier. A financial and material barrier to be precise. The Government of the Irish Republic simply has no funding to carry out the badly needed infrastructure and settlement reconstruction scheme. Not only that, the materials needed are in short supply. The reason behind the absence of both crucial assets is due to the funding spent on military development.

 

Government funding invested in an aerial and coastal defence network left no money for this essential project. However, the "Bóthar Áitiúil" segment of "An Slí Mór" was actually carried out by the contractors involved in the construction of the coastal and air defence network. This is so because Ireland's defence force, Na Fianna Éireann, needed a well concealed and extensive medium over which equipment could be easily moved and, indeed, hidden within. Thus most pre-existing rural roads were cleaned up, as was planned in "An Slí Mór".

 

With this realisation of low funding alternative plans are being drawn up for infrastructure and settlement renewal in Ireland by the Government.  An unidentified source has claimed that this may come in the form of uncontrolled migration, encouraged by Government grants, eastwards towards Leinster, Meath and Ulster.

Edited July 3, 2013 by Padraig Rua

[Padraig Rua]

Rialtas na hÉireann

 

An tUachtarain (The President):

 

The President of the Irish Republic is currently Conchúr Ó Dhonnaile. The President serves a seven year term (max two terms). The duties of the President include:

 

1. Signing bills into law
2. Representing Ireland abroad
3. Giving new ministers their seal of office
4. Being supreme commander of Na Fianna Éireann

 

Dáil Éireann (Assembly of Ireland):

 

Members of Dáil Éireann are known as Teachtaí Dála (singular: Teachta Dála), which means “Assembly Delegate”. Exactly 64 TD's are elected to the Dáil by those aged 18 who vote. This means two TD's for every county. These Delegates are representatives from the 32 counties of Ireland. TD's are the link between the people and Government. Their main job is to pass new laws and address the concerns of the people they represent.

 

Rialtas na hÉireann (The Government of Ireland/The Cabinet):

 

An Taoiseach (Literally: Chieftain)

 

The Taoiseach is the leader of the Government and head of the cabinet. He carries out the typical duties of a prime minister. The current Taoiseach is Fionnabhair Mac Giolla Ghunna. The Taoiseach is appointed by the President upon the nomination of Dáil Éireann and must, in order to remain in office, retain the support of a majority in the Dáil.

 

An Tánaiste (Literally: Heir to the Chief)

 

The Tánaiste is the second-most senior officer in the Government of Ireland. The Tánaiste is appointed by the President on the advice of the Taoiseach. The current office holder is Orlaith Ní Lochlainn.

 

Departments:

 

There are many Departments in the corridors of power. Each holds responsibility for certain aspects of Irish life e.g. Education, health, transport etc. The head of a Department is known as a Minister or An tAire.

 

Other Important Positions in Government:

 

The Chief Whip: Decides on the order of business for the Dáil.

 

The Ceann Comhairle: The chairperson of the Dáil.

 

 

How a bill is made Law in the Republic:

 

1. The bill is introduced and debated in the Dáil.
2. Suggestions are made about adding certain things.
3. Amendments are suggested at the committee stage.
4. Amendments actually added at report stage.
5. No more changes can be made.

 

After this process the bill is then voted upon by members of the Dáil. If it receives a majority in favor of it, it becomes law.
 

Edited July 3, 2013 by Padraig Rua

[Padraig Rua]

Bunreacht na hÉireann

 

Preamble

In the name of the people of Ireland, who gratefully remember those heroic and unremitting individuals who regained the rightful independence of this island, And seeking to promote the common good, with due observance of Prudence, Justice and Charity, so that the dignity and freedom of the individual may be assured, true social order attained, the unity of our country maintained, and concord established with other nations, Do hereby adopt, enact, and give to ourselves this constitution.

 

I: Organization of the State

 

Article 1: Reflective of the beliefs of the Irish people, Ireland will be a Republic consisting of thirty-two counties dived into five provinces. These provinces are:

• Connacht
• Munster
• Ulster
• Meath
• Leinster

 

II: Basic Provisions

 

Article 2: The Irish Republic declares the right of the people of Ireland to the ownership of Ireland, and to the unfettered control of Irish destinies, to be sovereign and indefeasible. Power in the Irish Republic derives from the people and belongs to the people. The people shall exercise this power through the election of representatives to Dáil Éireann.

 

 

Article 3: The sovereignty of the Irish Republic is inalienable and indivisible.

Article 4: The Irish Republic is entitled to, and hereby claims, the allegiance of every Irishman and Irishwoman.

Article 5: The Republic guarantees religious and civil liberty, equal rights and equal opportunities to all its citizens, and declares its resolve to pursue the happiness and prosperity of the whole nation and of all its parts, cherishing all the children of the nation equally.

 

 

Article 6: The sovereignty of the Irish Republic extends over the island of Ireland, and over its rivers, lakes, canals, territorial water and air space above.

 

 

Article 7: The Irish Republic shall exercise its sovereign rights and jurisdiction in the maritime areas, and the seabed and subsoil thereof, of the Irish Sea, Celtic Sea and the territorial water of Ireland in the Atlantic, up to the borders with its neighbors in accordance to individual agreements.

 

 

Article 8: Freedom, equal rights, national equality and equality of genders, social justice, respect for human rights, inviolability of ownership, conservation of nature and the environment, the rule of law, and a democratic multiparty system are the highest values of the constitutional order of the Irish Republic.

Article 9: In the Republic the government shall be organized on the principle of the separation of powers into the legislative (Dáil Éireann), executive (An Taoiseach) and judiciary (Courts of Ireland).

 

 

Article 10: A mixture of common European law, English law and Brehon Law shall be used by the judiciary in their sentencing and settlement of disputes and/or criminal offenses. 

 

 

Article 11: Na Fianna Éireann is tasked with protecting and guarding the sovereignty and sanctity of the Irish Republic.

In times of need, upon order by Dáil Éireann, Na Fianna Éireann may assist the police and authorities, provided the rights granted by this constitution are maintained.

 

Article 12: Irish citizenship is only granted to a person once said person becomes "Gaelicized". The process of "Gaelicization" includes:

 

• The candidate developing a fluency in the Irish language
• Gaelicizing his/her name
• Adopting Irish culture
• Undergoing tests in Irish history, mythology and literature (and
  succeeding)
• Learning at least one Irish song, tune and dance

Once the Gaelicization of a candidate seeking to become Irish is complete he or she must take an oath of loyalty to the Republic, and to the upholdment of true Irish culture.

Article 13: The Gal Gréine, or Sunburst Flag, is the flag of the Irish Republic. It can be portrayed in two ways. One version of the Gal Gréine is with the golden sun rising from the corner surrounded by a blue background. The other acceptable flag, and most used, is the rising sun in the center of the flag with a green background. Both are acceptable, but the latter is used most often.

The Coat of Arms of the Irish Republic will be a golden harp on a blue or green background.

The anthem of the Irish Republic shall be "Amhrán na bhFiann".

 

Article 14: The Irish, Latin and Greek languages, along with Irish, Latin and Greek scripts, shall be in official use within the Irish Republic.

 

Article 15: The capital of the Irish Republic will be Galway.

 

III: Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms
 

 

Article 16: Everyone in the Republic shall enjoy rights and freedoms, regardless of race, color, gender, language, religion, political or other belief, national or social origin, property, birth, education, social status or other characteristics.

Article 17: All are equal before the law.

 

Article 18: During a state of war or during an immediate threat to the unity and independence of the State or during a national disaster the Taoiseach, with the consent of the President, may authorize the suspension of rights of groups and individuals at will.

Article 19: The right to appeal against the first instance of courts shall be guaranteed.

Article 20: Individual decisions of administrative agencies and other bodies vested with public authority shall be grounded on law.

Judicial review of decisions made by administrative agencies and other bodies vested with public authority shall be guaranteed.

Article 21: Every human being shall have the right to live; under no circumstance shall the Irish Republic execute capital punishment.

Article 22: Man’s freedom and personality are inviolable, under no circumstances will an individual have his liberty restricted or removed, except when specified by law or this constitution.

 

 

Article 23: No one shall be subjected to any form of maltreatment or without consent to medical and/or scientific experiments.

Article 24: No one shall be arrested or detained without a written court order based on law. Such an order shall be read and given to the arrested person at the moment of arrest.

Article 25: Any arrested and convicted person shall be treated as a normal citizen. Any person who has been illegally deprived of liberty or convicted shall, in conformity with law, be entitled to damages and a public apology.

Article 26: Should a citizen or alien not be able to afford defense, the state shall be obligated to provide professional aid.

Article 27: Anyone in the Irish Republic shall be assumed innocent until proven otherwise in an independent and neutral court.

Article 28: Anyone suspected or accused of a penal offense shall have the right to a fair, independent and neutral trial. A charged or accused person shall not be forced to testify against himself or admit his guilt. Illegally obtained evidence shall not be allowed in court.

Article 29: No one may be tried more than once if a final court sentence has already passed.

Article 30: Anyone legally within the territory of the Republic shall have the right to freely move and choose a residence. Every citizen shall have the right to leave the country and permanently or temporarily settle abroad, and at any time may return home. This right may be restricted by law if this is
necessary to protect the legal order or the rights of another individual.

Article 31: Homes shall be inviolable. Only a court may by a warrant based on law and a statement of reasons order the search of a home or other premises. The tenant concerned shall have the right, personally or through his representatives and two obligatory witnesses, to be present at the search of
his home or other premises.

Article 32: All citizens shall be guaranteed respect for and legal protection of personal and family life, dignity, reputation and honor.

Article 33: Freedom and secrecy of communication shall be guaranteed and inviolable.

Article 34: Everyone shall be guaranteed the safety and secrecy of personal data. In special cases the government may collect data.

Article 35: The Republic shall guarantee the freedom of thought and expression.

Article 36: Freedom of conscience and religious and free public profession of religion and other convictions shall be guaranteed.

Article 37: All religions are equal before the law and shall be separated from the state.

Article 38: All citizens shall have the right to peaceful assembly and public protest.

Article 39: All citizens above the age of 18 years shall have universal and equal suffrage. This right shall be exercised by direct elections through secret or public ballot.

Article 40: Citizens of the Republic are required to spend three years in the military before the age of 25.

IV: Organization of Government
 

 

1. An tUachtarain
 

Article 41: The President of the Irish Republic serves a seven year term (max two terms). The duties of the President include:

1. Signing bills into law

2. Representing Ireland home and abroad

3. Giving new ministers their seal of office

4. Being supreme commander of Na Fianna Éireann.

 

 

Article 42: The President is elected by popular vote in national elections every seven years.

 

 

Article 43: The President enjoys full legal immunity. The President may veto any legislation by the Parliament.

Article 44: The President may dissolve the Dáil if it has passed a vote of no confidence to the government, if it has not approved the state budget within a month of proposal or has acted against the constitution of the Republic.

Article 45: In the performance of powers the President shall be assisted by advisers.

 

 

2. An Taoiseach

Article 46: The Taoiseach is leader of the government and head of the cabinet, which he appoints. He carries out the executive duties of a common prime minister.

Article 47: The Taoiseach is appointed by the President upon the nomination of Dáil Éireann and must, in order to remain in office, retain the support of a majority in the Dáil.

3. Dáil Éireann

Article 48: Dáil Éireann is a body of elected representatives from the people and operates the legislative power in the Irish Republic.

Article 49: The Dáil shall have 64 seats, elected through secret or public ballot by all Irish citizens above the age of 18 years.

Article 50: Elections for Dáil Éireann shall be held every 5 years, after conclusion of the elections the Dáil shall be formed.

Article 51: Teachtaí Dála shall not have an imperative mandate and shall receive regular financial compensation for their service and other rights specified by law.

 

 

Article 52: Dáil Éireann shall have all legislative powers with the exception of signing international agreements where it serves in an advisory role.

 

 

Article 53: Dáil Éireann shall vote by majority unless specified otherwise in the constitution.

 

 

4. Judicial Power

Article 54: Judicial power shall be exercised by independent and neutral courts. Courts shall administer justice on the basis of the constitution and law.

Article 55: The Supreme Court of Republic, as the highest court, shall ensure the protection and execution of the constitution. The formation of the Supreme Court shall be regulated by law.

Article 56: Court hearings shall be open and judgments shall be passed publicly unless minors are involved or the protection of individual rights is at jeopardy or matters of national security are involved.

Article 57: Justice shall be administered by judges in conformity with law.

 

Article 58: Judges shall be appointed by the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court

shall be appointed by the President.

Article 59: The President may at any time grant a pardon or immunity to an

individual even if against court rulings.

V: International Relations
 

 

Article 60: International agreements on behalf of the Irish Republic shall be negotiated by the President.

 

 

Article 61: Dáil Éireann may provide non-binding advice on international agreements.

Article 62: International agreements concluded and ratified in the Republic shall stand above law but below the constitution.

VI: Amendments

Article 63: Amendments to the constitution may be proposed by at least one fifth of Dáil Éireann.

 

Article 64: A decision to amend the constitution shall require a 2/3 majority of the Dáil.

Edited July 11, 2013 by Padraig Rua

[Padraig Rua]

Anglophilia on the Rise

A Typical Poster Found Throughout the Republic Against the Rise of Anglophilia

 

A new social conflict is emerging within the Republic which threatens to tear the state in two. A steadily growing minority of citizens within the Republic are anglicising their names and adopting social norms typical of the English people. Not only that, these people are reportedly trying to emulate, in every way possible, the culture of the English nation by listen to popular English music and trying to lobby the government into teaching English history, literature and mythology in Irish schools. These groups are also attempting to force the Dáil into adopting a parliamentary system similar to the Westminster model.

 

These actions by a small minority are stirring up anger throughout the Republic. This is so due the vast majority of Irish citizens holding the view of a Gaelic Ireland, Irish speaking and identifiably Irish through the restoration of Irish culture. So far these differences in opinion have not brought anyone to conflict.

[Padraig Rua]

Social Unrest Throughout the Republic

Rioting in Galway

 

Widespread rioting has gripped the nation in the wake of vast unemployment, social tension and general anger in the public domain. Tens-of-thousands took to the streets in protest. Cars were set alight, shops fronts damaged and multiple clashes occurred with the riot police. Rioting has been particularly destructive in Galway where over 10 million Úr was caused in damage. Protestors demanded the dissolution of the Dáil and the initiation of new elections. At six o'clock this evening a vote of no confidence was put to the Government by the Irish Socialist Party with support from the Irish Catholic Party.

 

While the Taoiseach, with the majority of the Dáil, has ignored the protestors demands, and the vote of no confidence, the President is seriously considering to dissolve Dáil Éireann under Article 44 of the Constitution. The nation appears to be on the verge of collapse.

[Padraig Rua]

Peoples Revolution!

The Workers of Ireland Bound by the Chains of Capitalist Exploiters

 

A revolution of the people is bursting forth from the den of iniquity that is the Irish Republic. Throughout the nation the proletariat is rising against the forces of capitalism which are trying to suppress the peoples revolution. Our just and true President, now believed to be dead, had dissolved the Dáil earlier today under his right to do so under Article 44 of the Constitution. An Taoiseach, Fionnabhair Mac Giolla Ghunna, ignored the decree from the President and placed him under arrest. An ensuing firefight broke out between the Presidents personal security force and the state police detachment sent to arrest him at his official residence. The President was fatally wounded in the gunfight and is now believed to be dead.

 

Following the news of the Presidents death protestors took to the streets of Galway once again in vast numbers. They declared a peoples revolution with the intent of establishing a socialist state. The Taoiseach ordered the deployment of the military and state police force to break up the rioting by any means necessary. When water cannons and batons failed against the protestors the combined military and police forces started to use live ammunition. Hundreds are believed to be dead. The fighting continues to rage throughout the capital.

 

Reports of similar revolts are coming in from all major settlements of the nation. A battle for the very soul of Ireland is underway. This paper will do everything possible to help inform our readers of the peoples revolution which occurs now. May the people triumph in their just cause. Long live the revolution!

[Zoot Zoot]

Classified communication to what remains of the legitimate Irish Government

 

To: whomever it concerns

From: King Frederik, ruler of the Norse Kingdom

 

I urge you to cease all live fire responses against protestors and rioters. The Norse Kingdom is willing to deploy peacekeepers to Ireland to oversee a peace process and elections/reforms to stop the bloodshed. All you need to do is ask.

[Markus Wilding]

The Soviet Union is pleased to see the chains of capitalism thrown off of the peoples of Ireland.

 

***Classified***

To the leaders of the revolution,

 

The Soviet Union stands fully behind your cause and can provide weapons and money to you. All we require is a place to deliver it to.

[Centurius]

 

Reports of chaos and revolution in Ireland are at the very least disturbing however the response of government forces even moreso. The government of Ireland is hereby ordered to stand down its violent response against protesters and allow in a division belonging to the Hellenic Army to guarantee a peaceful transition and protection of fundamental liberties. Failure to do so will result in a proportionate political and military response.

 

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With developments in Ireland as they were the Atlantic Fleet was ordered to prepare for an intervention in Ireland while the Hellenic Army made the preparations on the ground. A division of soldiers still being redeployed from Britain was given orders to stand by pending orders to move to Ireland.

[Yawoo]

 

The Prussian people will not stand idle as barbaric methods are used to quell civil unrest. The usage of live ammunition against protesters is unacceptable, and should not be tolerated by a society built on laws and liberties. The Irish government is urged to accept the Athenian Federation's demands, and to listen to the demands of her citizens. To ensure civil liberties and justice reigns supreme in the Irish homeland, Prussia will make available to the Athenian Federation a peacekeeping team comprised of military, civil and political units immediately. 

[Padraig Rua]

Taoiseach Announces Stand Down, Revolution A Success

The Peoples Revolution

 

Breaking news. Five hours ago An Taoiseach, Fionnabhair Mac Giolla Ghunna, ordered military and state police forces under his command to stand down after pressure from the continent was applied by our socialist brothers and sisters in Athens, Denmark and Prussia. Another reason behind his decision to abdicate power was the fact that the vast majority of Na Fianna Éireann had defected to the cause of the revolutionaries. Not only that, it was clear his actions had caused total national uproar, resulting in the total mobilization of all citizens against him and his followers. It is believed an Athenian peacekeeping force is due to arrive in Ireland to restore normality. The revolutionaries welcome this course of action by the Athenian Federation and look forward to a return to normality after fair elections are initiated and completed.

 

Until then the people have a score to settle. With the stand down of capitalist forces a reality, a host of Irish revolutionaries marched on the seat of Dáil Éireann to arrest the Taoiseach for human rights violations and unconstitutional conduct. When the Taoiseach was found cowering under his desk in his office he was escorted out of the building. Members of the revolutionary crowd cried out for vengeance for those men, women and children who died at the revolutions beginning. Most demanded the Taoiseachs execution. A minority wanted a fair trial. The majority won out and the Taoiseach was lynched on the spot by hanging.

 

Other revolutionaries went to the retrieve the body of the President, Conchúr Ó Dhonnaile. Funeral arrangements are being made for his remains. Many make him out to be a hero of the revolution for he stood by the constitution. With the bloodshed over the long process of reform begins.

Edited July 31, 2013 by Padraig Rua

[Centurius]

With the unfortunate conclusion the revolution took the Athenian Federation had no alternative but to deploy the peacekeeping force. Over the next day a full division belonging to the Hellenic Army and under command of Field Commander de la Roche. These forces would take positions across the Irish countryside and provide protection for all Irish citizens, regardless of their side in the revolution. Additionally squadrons of F-5s operating from the HNS Athena would guard Irish airspace and establish a no-fly zone for all non-Athenian aircraft of a military nature. 

 

At the same time a message would be broadcast to the revolution's leadership.

While it seems your revolution enjoys popular support the Athenian Federation cannot allow excesses to pass, the system of people's justice displayed is unacceptable and if your movement does not recognize the established Irish courts Athenian military tribunals are possible. Additionally executions will not be allowed for the duration of peacekeeping operations. 

 

Withdrawal of peacekeeping forces is additionally conditional upon open and fair elections.

 

[PresidentDavid]

From The Secretary of State of The Confederation of MidAmerica

 

To The Foreign Ministry of The Athenian Federation 

 

 

From what I understand, the Athenian Federation currently has a military presence in Ireland. I would like to request assistance at the MidAmerican embassy in Galway to evacuate the MidAmerican ambassador to the former Irish government, embassy staff, and MidAmerican citizens at the embassy. There are fifteen armed Marines in the embassy, however I fear that any type of massive protest outside could not be held off by such a small force. 

 

I'll have a diplomatic flight chartered to Paris with your permission to pick them up. Please keep me updated as to if your soldiers can assist. 

Mark Collins
Secretary of State of The Confederation of MidAmerica

Edited July 30, 2013 by PresidentDavid

[Padraig Rua]

 

While it seems your revolution enjoys popular support the Athenian Federation cannot allow excesses to pass, the system of people's justice displayed is unacceptable and if your movement does not recognize the established Irish courts Athenian military tribunals are possible. Additionally executions will not be allowed for the duration of peacekeeping operations. 

Withdrawal of peacekeeping forces is additionally conditional upon open and fair elections.

 

To: The Government of the Athenian Federation

From: The Congress of Workers Councils

 

The Congress of Workers Councils, as the representative assembly of the Irish proletariat, assures the Athenian Federation that the people of Ireland will no longer engage in lynching or people administrated capital punishment of any sort. The execution of our former Taoiseach was not approved by this assembly. It was carried out by the citizens of Galway in vengeance for their dead killed at the behest of the man they hung. It may have been a barbaric end for the former Taoiseach but no less deserved.

 

We wish to inform you that all citizens of the Republic, while no longer recognizing the Republic, shall co-operate with the Athenian peacekeeping force. Many are willing to have the troops of your most just state billeted in their homes where food and help is offered. Furthermore elections are being organized nationwide as in compliance with the will of Irish proletariat and your own conditions for the withdrawal of Athenian troops.

 

We shall inform you of the outcome of the elections when the time comes. Until then enjoy your stay and thank you for your stabilizing presence.

 

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With the Taoiseach dead and the Dáil overthrown the people of Ireland readied themselves for the upcoming elections being organized by the peoples approved Congress of Workers Councils.  A new future was in the cards for the workers of Ireland.

 

[Evangeline Anovilis]

While the Faraway Realm withheld any diplomatic interaction with Ireland, given the implications of her Majesty associating with glorified and bloody mob rule, a small campaign would be launched to encourage Irish immigrants to Eastern Canada and the Great Lakes. Promising stability and a new life with opportunities of honest work, one would be free from having to live in an ochlocracy and could start over as a farmer in Iowa, factory worker in Detroit or lumberjack around Charleston.

[Padraig Rua]

The Workers Republic of Ireland

 

" The great only appear great because we are on our knees: let us rise " - Motto of the Workers Republic

 

The following is an announcement from the Government of the Irish Republic:

 

" Citizens of the Republic!

On the behalf of the people of Ireland, with true and just support from the people of Ireland, we declare a Workers Republic for the benefit of the nation. The Workers Republic proclaims the right of the Workers of Ireland to the ownership of Ireland to be sovereign and indefeasible. The Workers Republic guarantees religious and civil liberty, equal rights and equal opportunities to all its citizens, and declares its resolve to pursue the happiness and prosperity of the whole nation and of all its parts, cherishing all the children of the nation equally.

 

We give permission to the Workers of Ireland to seize their places of work and declare Workers Councils in the name of the Workers Republic. We sanction the establishment of Workers Courts and the seizure of land in the name of the Proletariat. Liberate yourselfs from the control of capitalist exploitors. Take the necessary steps to establish a socialist state. Long live the Proletariat! Long live the Revolution. "

[Padraig Rua]

Decentralization of State Power

 

All Power to the Soviets!

 

Throughout the nation Workers Councils or "Soviets", as the people are popularly calling them, are being established in places of work or enterprise with great zeal. This follows in the wake of the Government declaring a Workers Republic and sanctioning the establishment of workers councils in order to put power in the hands of the workers and decentralize the power of the state.

 

As Cormac Mac Airt put it:

 

" In a workplace or enterprise, such as a factory or farm, the workers of that workplace collectively control that workplace through a workers council. The workers decide on an agenda and what their needs are. Then temporary and instantly revocable delegates are elected from among the workers by the workers. If these delegates betray their mandate they can be instantly revoked through a vote of impeachment. 

 

Workers councils combine to elect, through their delegates, higher bodies for coordinating between one another. Groups of delegates elect a delegate to pursue the mandate of the workers councils and so on until the top delegates are running the industrial system of the state. In this way power comes from the bottom and up to the top from the agenda of workers. That is to say upper councils are not superior to lower councils but are from and operated by them.

 

The most basic political body of the state is the Workers Council, followed by the Regional Soviet, the Provincial Soviet and finally the Congress of Soviets, which is the National Assembly. "

 

More reforms are on the way.

[Padraig Rua]

Revolutionary Courts

 

Justice For All

 

Revolutionary Courts have been established throughout the Workers Republic to the replace the previous judicial branch of Government. The system consists of:

• District Courts having ordinary and Petty Sessions Criminal jurisdiction, with power to deal with civil claims under 500 Úr;
• Regional Courts having a civil jurisdiction of up to 1000 Úr, with circuit sittings for criminal trials and appeals from the District Court; and
• a Supreme Court having unlimited original jurisdiction.

Furthermore, with the constitution of the previous state now pratically defunct, a new draft is under development by the Workers Constitutional Commission, with repressentatives from all Workers Councils throughout the nation.

 

Until the new constitution is complete, and enacted, the Supreme Revolutionary Court has passed a series of new laws. Of note same-sex marriage and adoption is now legal, as is abortion. The new court system and laws have been welcomed with open arms by the people.

[Padraig Rua]

With the socialist revolution successfully achieved in Ireland it was decided by the workers to, once again, join the Athenian Federation. The Federation already had a socialist ethos and society which the Irish workers appreciated, thus it was acceptable to all. They also hoped that this action would show their willingness to develop socialism on an international scale.

 

The government of the Athenian Federation was informed of this change. The workers of Ireland awaited the arrival of Athenian peacekeeping troops.