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Toothless Voluntary Contributions Scheme Lets Developers Off the Hook

Toothless Voluntary Contributions Scheme Lets Developers Off the Hook

Gerry Carroll: " the Finance Minister has decided upon a toothless voluntary developer contributions scheme. The few developers who choose to make a minimal voluntary contribution will bask in the glow of good PR, while our public infrastructure continues to collapse."

19 Mar 2026

The Premier Periclase site under the slogan Louth Doesn't Need A Data Centre and headlines from the local and national papers.

Data Centre Planned for Drogheda Premier Periclase Site

Renaghan: "Data centres are consuming more and more of our grid capacity, with approximately 22% of overall energy spent on data centres in 2024. This figure is constantly rising, and is expected to rise to more than 30% before the end of the decade, where the grid will struggle to meet demands."

19 Mar 2026

Richard Boyd Barrett speaking in front of the Dáil

New RTB Eviction Data: Housing and Homelessness Crisis Still Out of Control- Children, Families Biggest Victims

Richard Boyd Barrett says new RTB eviction data shows children and families among biggest victims. Eviction ban must be reintroduced and tenant-in-situ scheme dramatically ramped up. Councils must build and buy homes on bigger scale, particularly family homes.

19 Mar 2026

Cllr Conor Reddy speaking in front of an Equality in Education demonstration in front of the Dept of Education.

Parents Demand Meeting with Minister Within One Week as Finglas Special Classes Remain Undelivered

"The project has stalled because the project management company responsible for the build has not submitted the additional detail... As a result, planning permission cannot be granted..." Cllr. Reddy: "The buck stops with the Minister..."

19 Mar 2026

SOS Daisy Hill Hospital Campaign Banner in St Patrick's Day parade. Marc Mac Seáin holding the banner with other activists.

People Before Profit Condemn Attack on Activist at St Patricks Day Event

Marc Mac Seáin responded "Solidarity is far more powerful than hatred. We will not be deterred by small-minded vitriolic individuals. We’re too busy working to build up campaigns and movements for change in our local communities.”

19 Mar 2026

Paul Murphy and Richard Boyd Barrett with an Irish Neutrality League flyer over black and white images of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil leaders

Irish Neutrality League Protests At the Dáil Tonight

Paul Murphy and Richard Boyd Barrett will be speaking outside the Dáil tonight at 6:30 at the Irish Neutrality League protest.

18 Mar 2026

2026 Meeting of Government Taoiseach Micheál Martin and genocidal war criminal US President Donald Trump holding a crystal bowl of shamrock while wearing green ties.

We Condemn Micheál Martin for his Failure to Challenge Donald Trump in White House Meeting

Greenwashing of Trump’s wars and support for Israel while accused of genocide was national embarrassment.

17 Mar 2026

MLA Pay Hike a Slap in the Face of Struggling Families

MLA Pay Hike a Slap in the Face of Struggling Families

The 27% pay hike wasn't inevitable but it was unjustifiable

13 Mar 2026

Oil trucks on the road

Cap Heating Oil at 1 Euro Now

People Before Profit call for reintroduction of energy credits as prices soar. Call for maximum €1 per litre price cap on home heating oil.

12 Mar 2026