John Whipple

Women and Elections Report

Paul Murphy to March to Rafah Crossing

Paul Murphy to join Irish delegation on Global March to Gaza which will see thousands march to Rafah. “The people are taking action because their governments refuse to act”

Independent Environmental Protection Agency needed to prevent another Mobuoy-scale disaster - Gerry Carroll MLA

Mobuoy Dump is a health hazard, eyesore, and an enviromental timebomb, but says Cllr Shaun Harkin '...it's the capitalist way,' adding 'The Mobuoy dump ruling is a wake-up call for urgent action to protect our environment and on the need to hold government and polluters to account.'

Government of Landlords for Landlords Drives Record Rents Even Higher

Paul Murphy says government of landlords for landlords is set to drive record rents even higher. Says government plans appear to reduce security of tenancy for all. Urges public support for Raise the Roof housing protest at the Dáil 6pm Tu. 17 June.

Paul Murphy TD condemns Minister’s ‘performative cruelty’ to boost his Fianna Fáil leadership bid

Councillor Hazel De Nortúin condemns ‘cruel’ deportations of children and families from Dublin 8 community

Derry Housing Action Committee March and Rally 1pm Saturday June 14

The newly formed Derry Housing Action Committee has organised a 'Housing is a Right! March and Rally for 1pm on Saturday June 14th backed by Derry Trades Union Council, UNITE, Unison and NIPSA. Event link: https://facebook.com/events/s/march-and-rally-housing-is-a-r/710756291323512/

Cruel, Punishing Budget Won’t Deliver for Working Class People

'No new mitigations for Labour’s brutal social security cuts... People are fed up of business as usual. There is plenty of wealth in our society that could be properly taxed and used to fund our public services,' says Gerry Carroll voting against the 2025/26 Budget today.

Vindicated: Mothers Against Genocide vs Gardaí

Paul Murphy TD says Garda Commissioner letter on Mothers Against Genocide arrests contradicts Minister Jim O’Callaghan’s claims. Letter vindicates People Before Profit-Solidarity statements on strip and cavity searches.

'Dangerous' and 'Farcical' Terrorism Charge Against Kneecap Member for Palestine Solidarity

Gerry Carroll MLA condemns terrorism charges against Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh as dangerous escalation of criminalisation of Palestine solidarity voice. 'It's Keir Starmer should be in the dock.' Paul Murphy TD should Irish Government tell the British Government that this criminalisation is unacceptable.