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Reproductive Rights

How To Win On 25 May

It is very clear that the Repeal Referendum on May 25 will be a watershed moment for Irish society. Either we will continue on the course set by the Marriage

9 Apr 2018

Migrant Rights

More Horror In Syria

The chemical attack on Douma in Syria is utterly horrific and barbaric  . This atrocity must be condemned unequivocally. Obviously it is not possible, sitting in Dublin, to prove immediately and

9 Apr 2018

Reproductive Rights

Belfast Rape Trial: Thousands On The Street Say ‘We Believe Her’

We live in a deeply sexist society. One where a victim of sexual assault can follow proper procedure, report her experience of rape, present medical and physical evidence to court,

29 Mar 2018

News

#we Still Believe Her

The result in the Belfast Rape Trial was depressingly predictable. Despite major inconsistencies in the defendant’s accounts and a litany of disgusting messages about ‘spit roasting’ and ‘loose sluts’

29 Mar 2018

Housing

500 More Homeless Children

The number of homeless children rose by 488 in February this year. Thats it a staggering 18 children a day. There are now 3,755 homeless children out of a

28 Mar 2018

Workers Rights

People Before Profit Statement On Latest Ucu Pension Deal

The strike action over the past month by UCU members has been a magnificent example of how to fight against cuts and defend working conditions. A new generation has been

27 Mar 2018

Anti War

Ireland Should Not Join In Cold War Games

‘An act of solidarity with our nearest neighbour’. This is how Foreign Minister, Simon Coveney, described proposals to expel Russian diplomats. More precisely, it is an act of solidarity with

27 Mar 2018

Transport

Legal Eagles On Gravy Train

The Director of Public Prosecution is paying out enormous fees to barristers – all at taxpayers’ expense. It is in sharp contrast to the continuing pay restraint on workers. In one

26 Mar 2018

Anti War

Expelling Russian Diplomats While Staying Silent On Israeli War Crimes

A few days ago, Leo Varadkar said that Ireland did not have the resources to definitely claim that Russia was responsible for the nerve gas attack in Salisbury, Britain. Yet

24 Mar 2018