Meeting for Republican ex-POWs

Republican ex-POWs are being urged to attend an information day being held in west Belfast this weekend.
Republican ex-prisoners’ group Coiste na n-Iarchimí, who represent the interests of all ex-POWs and are campaigning on issues that relate to that community, are holding an event in the Culturlann on Saturday afternoon.
The purpose of the meeting is to explain the work that Coiste is doing on behalf of the political ex-prisoner community and ensure that all those in that community are aware of the help that exists for them, and to encourage them to avail of the services available to them.
Thomas Quigley manager of Tar Isteach urged North Belfast ex-POWs to attend.
“Many ex-POWs are unaware of the assistance that Coiste can provide not only to them but also their immediate family, and organisers are hopeful Saturday’s meeting will signal the beginning of a greater flow of information," he said.
Some of the issues that will be discussed at the information day include provision of advice/welfare clinics, counselling for ex-POWs suffering from trauma, travel restrictions, employment issues, home insurance, pension schemes and education.
The effects of the use of CR gas and torture tactics used in British barracks and prisons will also be under the spotlight and Coiste will be revealing their plans to put these issues on the political agenda
The event is being held this Saturday, October 31, at 1pm in the Culturlann on the Falls Road.

For more information, contact Coiste on 90 200770.