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“The people are your employers” – Former Labour party TD Eithne Fitzgerald
Politicians come and go; some remain elected for years while others serve in government for a short term, and there are those who persist. The third could be said for former TD Eithne Fitzgerald, who ran for national office seven times. Eithne Fitzgerald…
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“I Would Rather Die Here Peacefully, than be Killed There” – South Africans Living in Direct Provision on Hunger Strike Outside Dáil
By Jamie Ryan “This is our last resort now.” Neels Heystek “I fled South Africa in need of safety.” Brian Mogotsi
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In Photos: Thousands take to the streets for Dublin’s largest Palestine protest to date
By Liam Murphy On Saturday, October 5, thousands of people took to the streets of Dublin to mark one year of Israeli escalation in Gaza. The march, the biggest of its kind to date in Ireland, called for an end to Israel’s occupation,…
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Focus on peace: Ireland’s pro-Palestine demonstrations
By Leon Thompson Ireland’s support during the Gaza crisis has extended following the announcement of €13 million in aid being sent to Palestine. Tánaiste Micheál Martin announced the aid in Dáil Éireann as an acknowledgement of the escalated violence in the Middle East. …
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“Five percent for the future of Ireland”: Students rally for affordable living
University students took part in a national demonstration, organised by the Union of Students in Ireland (USI) on Wednesday, where they protested the €65 billion budget surplus the Government is…
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“A cowardly choice” – Motion to accelerate Eviction Ban Bill fails in Dáil
By Jake Mc Laughlin A motion to accelerate the progress of the People Before Profit (PBP) Solidarity Eviction Ban Bill 2022 has failed to pass in the Dáil following a vote on Wednesday evening. The votes were counted at 52-69 against the motion.…
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