Palestine

Incumbent General Secretary of Unite, Sharon Graham, standing at a lectern in front of a Unite the Union poster.

People Before Profit Endorse Unite General Secretary Sharon Graham

Though not a contest between left and right, the union and its leader so far failed to take a leading role on issues such as Palestine, climate change, and the war in Iran. Despite Sharon Graham’s weaknesses, her commitment to workplace organising and industrial struggle is the better option.

29 Jun 2026

Government Planning EU Presidency ‘Festival of Propaganda’ to End Triple Lock

Government Planning EU Presidency ‘Festival of Propaganda’ to End Triple Lock

What's done without mandate in the Dáil will be challenged by people power in the streets

12 Jun 2026

Government Cynically Gaslighting Public on Palestine

Government Cynically Gaslighting Public on Palestine

Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are feigning outrage at Israel’s actions but voting against the sanctions on Israel that flotilla activists asked them to support. They haven't even passed the Occupied Territories Bill and they voted down the Sanctions Bill.

22 May 2026

Pass The Bill To Sanction Israel Today Mobilise May 20th - Kildare Street - 5:30 Supporters list.

Demonstration to Support Sanctions Against the State of Israel Bill 5.30pm today

Richard Boyd Barrett’s Sanctions Against the State of Israel Bill will be voted on in the Dáil (Irish parliament) this evening. Statement from Richard and Speakers' List for Dáil Demonstration.

20 May 2026

Supporters of the Palestine solidarity protesters holding Palestine flags

Harkin: We Make No Apologies for Trying to Stop War Crimes

The cases against all protestors will go ahead though a judge had decided to drop prosecution against Derry & Strabane People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin alone. The challenge will continue. The legislation is as wrong as Starmer is, who's banned solidarity instead of arms sales, says Harkin.

19 May 2026

People Before Profit TD Richard Boyd Barrett mover of the Sanctions

Thousands Turn Out in Dublin For Palestine and Support the Sanctions Against the State of Israel Bill

Despite rain and torrential downpour as the crowds crossed the city thousands completed the march and heard the call to turn out again Wed. 20 May at 5:30 to support the Sanctions Against the State of Israel Bill in the Dáil.

16 May 2026

The Sanctions Against the State of Israel Bill

The Sanctions Against the State of Israel Bill

Bill debate 14 May. TDs vote 20 May. A first proposal in any Western parliament, it will allow Ireland to fully sanction all economic relations with Israel, ban trade, investment, financial dealings and state-linked economic activity, aligning Ireland to Genocide Convention and international law.

7 May 2026

Herzog Park Plaque "HERZOG PARK In honour of Chaim Herzog President of Israel Unveiled 10th November 1995...' etc..

Dublin City Councillors’ Statement on Lord Mayor’s Apology After Herzog Park Renaming Vote

"We stand over our support for the proposal to remove the name Herzog Park from this public space in Dublin."

28 Apr 2026

Black and White Shaun Harkin with microphone; Protestors in background one holds a party placard saying Build Homes Not Bombs - One World One Struggle.

Harkin: Invest in Jobs That Serve Humanity, Not War Industry That Destroys Humanity

"Instead of investing in a murder machine... we should and can be investing in jobs in health, in education, in building housing... The arms industry should be abolished, not normalised as an 'area of opportunity' and profit."

22 Apr 2026