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17/01/2014
Protests Held Over Jailing Of 79-Year-Old Woman
A protest has been held at the Department of Justice over the jailing of a 79-year-old woman for defy a court order in relation to a charge of trespass at Shannon Airport.
The Irish Anti-War Movement (IAWM) organised the protest against the sentence given to Margaretta D'Arcy, who they claim suffers from both Parkinson's Disease and cancer.
D'Arcy was given a three-month sentence for her involvement in anti-war protests held at Shannon Airport. A court order was issued that with Ms D'Arcy agreement would have suspended her sentence, however she refused to sign and was sent to Limerick Prison.
Another protest is planned to be held at Limerick Prison.
(MH/CD)
The Irish Anti-War Movement (IAWM) organised the protest against the sentence given to Margaretta D'Arcy, who they claim suffers from both Parkinson's Disease and cancer.
D'Arcy was given a three-month sentence for her involvement in anti-war protests held at Shannon Airport. A court order was issued that with Ms D'Arcy agreement would have suspended her sentence, however she refused to sign and was sent to Limerick Prison.
Another protest is planned to be held at Limerick Prison.
(MH/CD)
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