Education

Central Bank Dublin, encased in gold screen.

Central Bank Wealth Report Shows ‘Grotesque’ Inequality

People Before Profit's Richard Boyd Barrett says Central Bank wealth report reveals ‘grotesque’ inequality. Repeats call for wealth tax on richest 1% to raise €9 billion

26 Feb 2026

SNAs and school community members protest proposed cuts in Dundalk as Government 'pauses' cruel cut.

Midweek Uprisings Support SNAs to Defeat Cuts

Wednesday evening saw 31 protests. People across the country stood up against the government's cuts to SNA numbers and won as families, workers, trade unionists and left parties came together for children in need of support against a government that just can't stop cutting off help to those in need.

26 Feb 2026

SNAs behind a Fórsa union banner saying #RespectForSNAs United We're Stronger at a Dublin march

SNA Climbdown Big Win, Threat Remains, Protests Today

Government climbdown is a win for SNAs and parents, but threat of cuts remains. Government must engage with SNAs, their unions and advocacy groups on redeployment proposals and the wider crisis in special education. Protests to go ahead including at 5pm today outside the Dáil

25 Feb 2026

Mount Melleray Abbey from Wikipedia image

Trump Supporter Takes Over Mount Melleray

The Waterford abbey is likely to become a US-linked right-wing university instead of a public amenity.

24 Feb 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

Cllr Conor Reddy in front of Richard Boyd Barrett in the Dáil and a Special Education Needs Campaign Protest with Bernard Mulvany

Councillor Conor Reddy - Minister’s Replies Show No Real Plan for Special Education

Submitted by Richard Boyd Barrett, replies to Cllr Conor Reddy's questions reveal a system that is still operating year to year, no long-term planning, no clarity about scale of need, no specific commitments for areas under most pressure. Full document available.

3 Dec 2025

We are in court for opposing genocide... with a quote from the accused 3 who are pictured: Cllr Shaun Harkin, Goretti Horgan and Davina Pulis.

Derry People Before Profit Members to Fight Charges

Harkin: We are part of a global struggle for justice, and we will not rest until the war criminals are in the dock.

21 Nov 2025

Screen Grab from Gerry Carroll's introduction to the Motion of No Confidence in Paul Givan as Minister for Education in Stormont 10 November 2025

No Confidence, No Accountability: Givan’s Time Is Up

"For weeks, thousands of people from all backgrounds have flooded the inboxes of MLAs to express their moral outrage at the Minister’s actions. People have taken to streets, calling on the Minister to step aside. Education workers and teaching unions... the DUP’s arrogance is on full display."

10 Nov 2025

Carroll’s Motion of No Confidence Gains Further Momentum

Carroll’s Motion of No Confidence Gains Further Momentum

Paul Givan's trip to the genocidal state of Israel at the invitation of and paid for by the Netanyahu government itself has galvanised condemnation from parties outside DUP including Sinn Féin, SDLP and Alliance. The motion will be debated.

4 Nov 2025