John Whipple

Paul Murphy Questions Micheál Martin in the Dáil. Martin can't answer.

Taoiseach wouldn't say if there is a criminal investigation into X over production of sexual abuse imagery

At Leaders' Questions today Martin's lack of an answer to Murphy's question shows Taoiseach more concerned to be viewed favourably by Big Tech than to protect public: "‘Kid glove treatment’ must stop and Taoiseach must tell the people if there is a criminal investigation of X, and if not, why not."

4 Feb 2026

Richard Boyd Barrett and a large march from the Creggan Shops in Derry.

Richard Boyd Barrett Speaking in Derry 54th Anniversary of Bloody Sunday

Richard will speak at a public meeting hosted by People Before Profit. Titled ‘One World, One Struggle: From the Bogside to Basra, Venezuela to Greenland’, the meeting will be in St Colum’s Hall, Derry starts at 7pm on Saturday, 31st January

30 Jan 2026

Image of children and parents in emergency accommodation with smiling Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris superimposed.

5,000 children spent Christmas in emergency accommodation

Richard Boyd Barrett: it’s Government’s ‘eternal shame’ that more than 5,000 children were in emergency accommodation. Warns Residential Tenancies Bill will ‘turbo charge’ rent increases. Calls for meaningful rent controls and ‘transformational’ state construction company to end housing crisis.

30 Jan 2026

Workmen installing barricades around the International Protection office in Dublin.

New International Protection Legislation In Breach Of Human Rights

Paul Murphy: Government is "legislating for the detention of children"; Coalition on EU Migration Pact: "This legislation will be a stain on Ireland’s international reputation, and it undermines the very core of what being Irish means".

29 Jan 2026

SIPTU members on a picket in Newry below a picture of Marc Mac Seáin with megaphone and a quote "45-50% of jobs could go in a huge blow to Newry"

45-50 % of Glen Electric Newry's workforce could be made redundant

“We are calling for urgent intervention from the Stormont Executive and the local council to defend workers at this site by staving off job losses. If the intention is to move these jobs elsewhere for cheaper labour costs then this must be challenged."

28 Jan 2026

Bloody Sunday 54th Anniversary "One World, One Struggle" over a world map.

Bloody Sunday 54th Anniversary Meeting with Richard Boyd Barrett TD in Derry

We encourage supporters to join the Bloody Sunday March Committee organised annual March for Justice on 2.30pm Sunday 1st February.

28 Jan 2026

Person in ICU bed being rushed to care by health workers. Richard Boyd Barret speaking. Yellow and white abstract graphic.

Mental Health Care in Crisis

"Before people end up in an emergency department, there should be community-based alternatives, and crisis intervention teams, so there are other supports available for people in these situations." - Richard Boyd Barrett

28 Jan 2026

Protest poster with images of Trump and Renée Good (RIP) and the slogans FUCK ICE; Boycott the White House; Don't Bend the Knee to Trump; Respect the General Strike's Picket

Dublin, Ireland Will Protest in Solidarity with Minneapolis Tonight 5:30

FUCK ICE. Boycott the White House. Don't Bend the Knee to Trump. Respect the General Strike's Picket.

26 Jan 2026

JCBs and water workers on a dig.

Stealth Privatisation of Irish Water

In the most recent annual statement for Irish Water, the single biggest item in operating costs (€335 million) was ‘Hired and Contracted Services’- companies, private builders, and contractors. It's privatisation through the back door. That is why Government refuses the referendum.

22 Jan 2026