Solidarity, Author at Solidarity (Ireland)

World economy: £13 trillion hidden from tax by super-rich

A sum of money the size of the US and Japanese Gross Domestic Product (GDP) together is being held in offshore tax havens. This enormous hoard could immediately pay off most of the deficits and debt that are being used to justify

Aug 6, 2012

The North

Bloody Friday 1972: Sinn Fein have questions to answer

On 21 July 1972, 22 bombs planted by the Provisional IRA exploded over a ninety-minute period in Belfast. Nine people died and more than 100 were injured. The day became known as Bloody Friday.

Aug 3, 2012

Events

If they take one non-payer to court they take us all

According to the government, after their three threatening letters, they plan to then summons to court those still not paying. They know hundreds of thousands will call their bluff on the letters. They fear that if there are still hundreds of thousands

Aug 2, 2012

Uncategorized

Review: The Dark Knight Rises

“There’s a storm coming”, Selina Kyle (Anne Hathaway) warns billionaire Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) in “The Dark Knight Rises”. “You and your friends better batten down the hatches, cause when it hits, you're all going to wonder how you ever thought you

Jul 31, 2012

Economy

Income survey shows austerity is failing

The latest Irish League of Credit Unions “What’s Left” income survey shows deterioration in disposable income and an increased reliance on borrowing to make ends meet. The survey exposes the failing austerity policies that are hitting the incomes and quality of life

Jul 27, 2012

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Property tax at advanced stage

The International Monetary Fund has called for the property tax on the family home due to come in next year to be introduced at a "suitably high level". Cabinet meetings are due to restart on 4 September and it is likely that

Jul 25, 2012

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Only 39 MEPs dared vote for ACTA

In a rare victory for “people power” in the European Parliament, ACTA (Anti Counterfeiting Trade Agreement) was defeated in July.

Jul 23, 2012

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Socialist Party responds to criticisms from Mick Wallace in the Dáil

The derogatory remarks made by Mick Wallace TD about the Socialist Party while speaking on the Personal Insolvency Bill, reflect poorly on a TD who claims to operate in the public interest. The Socialist Party has taken a principled stand on all

Jul 21, 2012

World News

China: Economic crunch adds to regime’s woes

The scandalous fall of Chongqing CCP (Communist Party) kingpin Bo Xilai earlier this year marked a turning point in China’s recent history. The governmental crisis and sharp internal power struggle that Bo’s exit signifies has combined with an abrupt economic slowdown, heightening

Jul 19, 2012

World News

Spain: Miners light up Madrid and show workers the way to struggle!

Thousands of coal miners arrived in Madrid, last week, completing another march on the capital as part of the struggle to defend their jobs. They were greeted by thousands of workers and youth from Madrid who poured onto the streets to express

Jul 17, 2012

Solidarity

World economy: £13 trillion hidden from tax by super-rich

Bloody Friday 1972: Sinn Fein have questions to answer

If they take one non-payer to court they take us all

Review: The Dark Knight Rises

Income survey shows austerity is failing

Property tax at advanced stage

Only 39 MEPs dared vote for ACTA

Socialist Party responds to criticisms from Mick Wallace in the Dáil

China: Economic crunch adds to regime’s woes

Spain: Miners light up Madrid and show workers the way to struggle!

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