15 MEPs write to Minister Shatter demanding Margaretta D'Arcy's release
Galway Bay fm newsroom - 15 MEPs from 8 different countries have written to Minister for Justice Alan Shatter calling on him to release anti war campaigner, Margaretta D'Arcy
Galway woman Ms D'Arcy is in prison in Limerick serving a three month sentence over her protests against the use of Shannon Airport by the US military.
The letter initiative has been led by Irish MEP Paul Murphy who says his colleagues from the European United Left were shocked to hear that the Irish government had imprisoned a 79 year peace activist, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer.
Mr Murphy says the government have it within their power to allow a Presidential pardon.
Meanwhile, "Stand with Margaretta D’Arcy" is the call being made by Galway Alliance Against War as it prepares for tomorrow's public event in solidarity with her.
The event will take place at 1.30pm at the junction of Shop St and Mainguard St in the city.