Join the Cost of Living Protest at the Dail on May 19th at 1pm.
Freeze Prices Not The People Electricity, gas and mortgages will see another round of huge price rises. SSE Airtricity has increased electricity prices by 24%
Freeze Prices Not The People Electricity, gas and mortgages will see another round of huge price rises. SSE Airtricity has increased electricity prices by 24%
People have rejected the power of the Catholic Church on two occasions – on Repeal and Marriage Equality. But the Bishops retain institutional power, controlling
The Cost of Living Coalition is calling on the public to turn out in huge numbers on September 24th to send a clear message to
As Cost of Living Crisis Deepens Public Urged to Send Strong Message to the Government March to Assemble at Parnell Square at 2.30 on the
A Brazilian-Portuguese family in Donegal has been evicted in brutal circumstances. There was no court order – heavies just threw the tenants out. This is
On two occasions, the Dáil has voted to end the eviction ban. Landlords make up just 3% of the Irish population but 80 TDs are
Freeze Prices Not The People Electricity, gas and mortgages will see another round of huge price rises. SSE Airtricity has increased electricity prices by 24%
People have rejected the power of the Catholic Church on two occasions – on Repeal and Marriage Equality. But the Bishops retain institutional power, controlling
The Cost of Living Coalition is calling on the public to turn out in huge numbers on September 24th to send a clear message to
As Cost of Living Crisis Deepens Public Urged to Send Strong Message to the Government March to Assemble at Parnell Square at 2.30 on the
A Brazilian-Portuguese family in Donegal has been evicted in brutal circumstances. There was no court order – heavies just threw the tenants out. This is
On two occasions, the Dáil has voted to end the eviction ban. Landlords make up just 3% of the Irish population but 80 TDs are
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On June 7th voters will go to the polls to elect new local Councils. The results will be closely watched as an indication of the outcome of a general election that will follow shortly afterwards.
There is widespread anger against the domination that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have exercised over Irish politics for the past hundred years. And it is no wonder.
Despite all the claims that Ireland’s economy is one of the most successful in Europe, many people don’t feel it. We have the worst housing crisis ever. Many young people consider emigrating rather than living in overcrowded conditions with their parents or being stuck in a rent hell.
Added to the housing crisis are long waiting lists for hospital treatment and one of the dearest childcare arrangements in Europe. These elections can be used by people to serve an eviction notice on the government and elect Councils which will use their power to ensure social and genuinely affordable homes are built on public land and to invest in our communities.
No doubt some of the international issues will also form a background to voting in the local elections.
It is vital therefore that parties which support neutrality, oppose the growing preparations for war and promote solidarity with Palestinian people are elected.
We think that the best way to achieve this is a pact among left-wing parties and independents, calling for Vote Left – Transfer Left.
This is all the more important as a concerted effort is being made by sections of the establishment to turn the anger of Irish society onto migrants and foster racist sentiments.
By presenting a coordinated left alternative – whatever our own differences in approach – we can help to ward off this threat.
People Before Profit believes that we should start with the local elections but enter further discussions on a general election.
We are mindful of the fact that there is a growing disillusionment among people over a practice whereby one thing is said before an election and another afterwards.
We therefore believe that a Vote Left-Transfer Left Pact should carry with it a commitment not to enter into ruling groups after the local elections that involve Fianna Fáil or Fine Gael, support their austerity budgets, or partake in council junkets. Instead of propping them up, like Labour, the Greens, and some independents have in the past, we should fight for a left alternative.
We would therefore like to invite representatives of the different left parties and independents to come together to discuss the possibility of a Vote Left – Transfer Left pact. We fully realise that there will be different perspectives advanced and see this open letter as simply the first step in the process.
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Gerry Carroll MLA and Brid Smith TD have issued a joint statement to condemn both the British and Irish government’s recent rhetoric on refugees and
People Before Profit MEP candidate Bríd Smith TD has condemned the Trinity College fine of €214,000 on the TCD students’ union. Deputy Smith said “Trinity
VOTE LEFT – TRANSFER LEFT Open Letter issued by People Before Profit On June 7th voters will go to the polls to elect new local
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