'Ballivor Says No' campaign brings Narconon protest to the Dail

The 'Ballivor Says No' campaign will bring its protest against plans for a controversial Narconon Drug rehabilitation centre in the village to the Dáil tomorrow.

Ballivor protesters will join others from around the country and further afield in this national protest against Narconon and Scientology.

Claire O'Mara of the 'Ballivor Says No' committee said people were travelling from the United States and England as well as driving from as far away as Cork.

"We feel they are using Ireland as a gateway into Europe. They know we have no legislation in place which means they won't be governed by the HSE and are free to open up drug rehabilitation centres anywhere they want in Ireland.

"We encourage everyone to come along to support us in getting our strong message across and to stand with us that Ireland says no to Narconon and Scientology."

The Ballivor Says No committee intends to hand over its petition signed by 600 locals to Health Minister Simon Harris. Committee members will give a 15 minute presentation to TDs and councillors in the AV room in the Dáil outlining why they don't want Narconon and Scientology.

Buses will be leaving from Ballivor in the morning for the protest which takes place at 12 noon.

Meanwhile, Ballivor Says No was forced to cancel its fundraiser on Saturday because of the weather and it has now been rescheduled for Easter Saturday, 31st March.

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