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Richard Boyd Barrett TD: New Government Measures In Rent Pressure Zones “Worse Than Useless”

Richard Boyd Barrett TD: New Government Measures In Rent Pressure Zones “Worse Than Useless”

Only real rent controls which bring rents back to affordable levels and linked to people’s income can provide real security for renters People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett

1 Jul 2021

Government Amendment To Retired Workers Representation Bill Betrays Retired Workers

Government Amendment To Retired Workers Representation Bill Betrays Retired Workers

People Before Profit TD Bríd Smith has called on the government to withdraw their amendment to the Industrial Relations (Provisions in Respect of Pension Entitlements of Retired Workers) Bill. She

1 Jul 2021

Richard Boyd Barrett Td Slams Government For Not Guaranteeing Affordability In Its Commitments To “Affordable” Housing Ahead Of The Land And Development Agency Bill Report Stage Debate Tonight

Richard Boyd Barrett Td Slams Government For Not Guaranteeing Affordability In Its Commitments To “Affordable” Housing Ahead Of The Land And Development Agency Bill Report Stage Debate Tonight

People Before Profit have submitted 63 amendments to tonight’s debate, more than any other party During Leaders’ Questions this afternoon, Richard Boyd Barrett TD slammed the government for its

1 Jul 2021

People Before Profit Waterford Call For Permanent Pride Crossing On The Mall

People Before Profit Waterford Call For Permanent Pride Crossing On The Mall

“Pride is still protest”, says Úna Dunphy of People Before Profit. “It is still about tackling unjust systems, and fighting for equality. Yes, we have thankfully moved on from Stonewall

28 Jun 2021

Report Makes The Case For Mayo To Waterford And Rosslare Rail Corridor Says People Before Profit

Report Makes The Case For Mayo To Waterford And Rosslare Rail Corridor Says People Before Profit

As we reach the halfway mark in European Year of Rail, serious shortcomings with Government plans are fast becoming apparent, according to Úna Dunphy of People Before Profit. The reaction

28 Jun 2021

Richmond Centre Receivership Announcement Concerning As We Attempt To Build Out Of Pandemic

Richmond Centre Receivership Announcement Concerning As We Attempt To Build Out Of Pandemic

People Before Profit Cllr said, “Reports that the Richmond Centre has been put in receivership are concerning. It’s reported ‘business as usual’ will continue but there’s too many

28 Jun 2021

Derry City And Strabane District Council Has Just Become The First Government Body On These Islands To Pass A Motion Recognising The Rights Of Nature.

Derry City And Strabane District Council Has Just Become The First Government Body On These Islands To Pass A Motion Recognising The Rights Of Nature.

The motion brought to June’s full Council meeting by People Before Profit Cllr Maeve O’Neill passed unanimously with only 2 abstentions. The motion sets out for Council to

28 Jun 2021

People Power Pressure Needed To Push Stormont Executive To Act On Wage Rates

People Power Pressure Needed To Push Stormont Executive To Act On Wage Rates

People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin said, “We welcome the fact that Councillors and parties in Derry and Strabane Council unanimously supported our motion calling for the Stormont Executive to

28 Jun 2021

Chronic Underfunding Of Water Infrastructure And Leaks Major Cause Of Water Shortages

Chronic Underfunding Of Water Infrastructure And Leaks Major Cause Of Water Shortages

Reacting to the reports that Irish Water are predicting water shortages over the summer months, People Before Profit TD Paul Murphy has said instead of once again putting the emphasis

28 Jun 2021