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    Default Budget 2011 Demonstrations - Protester in crane arrested at Dail

    Protesters have parked a small crane or cherry picker outside Leinster House in advance of today's Budget. It is believed at least one person is in the bucket of the crane. Placards bearing slogans such as 'Anglo Toxic Bank' were in place on the vehicle. Source



    Gardaí later removed a number of the anti-government slogans. The man was in the cage at the top of the crane, the arm of which was fully extended, played music* through loud speakers and threw a number of tennis ball at the ground below.

    * At least one Lady Gaga tune it is reported.
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    A special prize for anyone who can supply us with his playlist

    Does anyone know if it was Cement Truck protestor ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by C. Flower View Post
    A special prize for anyone who can supply us with his playlist

    Does anyone know if it was Cement Truck protestor ?
    The Gardai are remaining tight-lipped .... about the play-list and the protester's identity. Only journal.ie mentioned the name of the Cement Truck protester and then only in passing.
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    Playlist:

    Poker Face by Lady Gaga and the theme from the spaghetti western The Good, The Bad And The Ugly. Source
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    Default Re: Protester in crane arrested at Dail

    The Examiner is reporting on increased security at the Dail. However, the crane control panel is "sealed off" - anyone know if the crane is still there ?

    This will be a good thread for keeping track on events outside the Dail today, Budget Day.

    http://budget.breakingnews.ie/news/s...ts-484671.html

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    Is it the same cement truck guy...picture on breaking news looks like a different person.

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    I have a great sense of admiration for people who will take action like this. Fair play to him.

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    According to the Pat Kenny show a low loader has arrived to take the cherry picker away. Big overtime for the pigs today

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    What you think, I think its another fella but with the same idea

    Cement trucker

    http://www.anorak.co.uk/wp-content/u...e-mcnamara.jpg

    Cherrypicker

    http://budget.breakingnews.ie/news/m...st-484686.html

    He in one of the photos with the above, cherry picker looks a lot older looking

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    Default Re: Protester in crane arrested at Dail

    There's still a lot of large machinery out there from the building boom

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    Default Re: Budget Day Demonstrations at the Dáil - Protester in crane arrested at Dail

    Quote Originally Posted by Andrew49 View Post
    * At least one Lady Gaga tune it is reported.
    Lady Gaga? These people really mean business, eh?
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    Default Re: Budget Day Demonstrations at the Dáil - Protester in crane arrested at Dail

    The man, wearing a builder's hard hat and a yellow fluorescent coat, raised himself to a height in the cage, where he remained for more than an hour, using a loudspeaker to play the hit single Poker Face by Lady Gaga and the theme from the spaghetti western The Good, The Bad And The Ugly.
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    Default Re: Budget Day Demonstrations at the Dáil - Protester in crane arrested at Dail

    From the WSM Twitter - Shell to Sea have done a banner drop from the roof of Buswell's Hotel, across the road from the Dáil.
    "It is we the workers who built these palaces and cities here in Spain and in America and everywhere. We, the workers, can build others to take their place. And better ones! We are not in the least afraid of ruins. We are going to inherit the earth; there is not the slightest doubt about that. The bourgeoisie might blast and ruin its own world before it leaves the stage of history. We carry a new world here, in our hearts."
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    Default Re: Budget Day Demonstrations at the Dáil - Protester in crane arrested at Dail

    Joe McNamara has had his bail revoked today - so it seems he is alleged to have been involved.

    Newswhip:-

    http://newswhip.ie/national-2/explai...committed-here

    Good question here - under what law did the Gardaí strip off the political posters on the crane - same was done on the cement truck.

    As yet, the Gardaí haven't given an answer.

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