John Whipple

Government of Landlords for Landlords Drives Record Rents Even Higher

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.

9 Jun 2025

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

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

6 Jun 2025

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

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/

5 Jun 2025

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

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.

23 May 2025

Vindicated: Mothers Against Genocide vs Gardaí

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.

23 May 2025

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

'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.

22 May 2025

Government legislation to end the Triple Lock will drag Ireland into Von Der Leyen’s, Starmer’s and Trump’s wars

Government legislation to end the Triple Lock will drag Ireland into Von Der Leyen’s, Starmer’s and Trump’s wars

People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy Calls for mass mobilisation on 14th June to face the Government down. Says Government legislation to end the Triple Lock will drag Ireland into Von Der Leyen’s, Starmer’s and Trump’s wars.

22 May 2025

Mass No-Fault Eviction in Swords Shows Government Must Close Eviction Loophole

Mass No-Fault Eviction in Swords Shows Government Must Close Eviction Loophole

Residents in Applewood in Swords face eviction by a multinational landlord with assets of over €6bn worldwide called LRC. It is using a legal loophole. Paul Murphy demands emergency legislation to end no-fault evictions and condemns ‘ruthless’ corporate landlord LRC for 100 no-fault evictions.

22 May 2025

Statement on Racist Posters in South Belfast

Statement on Racist Posters in South Belfast

Instead of challenging landlords, the Far Right hung racist posters in South Belfast. People Before Profit says organise against the landlords. It's the Landlords, not the Migrants.

22 May 2025