Solidarity, Author at Solidarity (Ireland)

Privatisation lies behind Minister for Health scandal

There is only one real scandal involved in the issues surrounding Health Minister James Reilly’s problems arising from his investment in a private nursing home in County Tipperary. It is not because his name is in Stubbs Gazette as a debtor nor

Jul 16, 2012

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Socialist Party comment on the report of Oireachtas Committee on Members Interests regarding Mick Wallace TD

The failure of Mick Wallace to provide certain information to the Oireachtas Committee on Members' Interests of Dáil Eireann and his failure to deal with the controversy regarding his under declaration and non payment of VAT in a fully open manner will

Jul 13, 2012

Theory & History

The problems with conspiracy theories

Conspiracy theories have had something of a resurgence in recent times. Even during the global Occupy movement it was common to meet people who claimed that a secret clique of bankers are running the world, that money is the source of all

Jul 11, 2012

World News

Quebec Student Strike – interview with a strike organiser

socialistparty.net spoke with Julien Daigneault, a member of Alternative Socialiste (sister organisation of the Socialist Party in Quebec) about the student strike, politics and perspectives.

Jul 10, 2012

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Smear campaign against socialist TDs

This week the tragedy that is mass unemployment was intensified further with the official rate rising to 14.9%, a total of 440,600 people and the highest since 1994. This week, also, the Troika is in town to make sure that the Irish

Jul 7, 2012

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SIPTU members demand right to ballot

Rank and file SIPTU members in Dublin Airport take unprecedented step of writing to Jack O'Connor demanding right to ballot

Jul 6, 2012

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MEP responds to Fine Gael chairman’s McKenna judgement comments

McKenna judgement important to safeguard democratic debate Tax payers’ money must not be used to fund government side in referendum campaigns

Jul 6, 2012

Theory & History·What is Socialism?

Fight for a socialist society!

Socialists are for massive investment in new jobs and for retooling the economy to both protect the environment and put all the unemployed back to work. Democratic planning by the majority of society could ensure that everyone has a good job and

Jul 6, 2012

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London Olympics: run for profit

World records will not be the only things broken at this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games. Promises for a lasting legacy – affordable housing, decent jobs, increased sports participation, etc – are being broken, too. The greatest sporting show on earth has

Jul 5, 2012

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Why ACTA needs to be defeated

This week may see a rare occurrence in the European Parliament - the defeat of a key item in the big business agenda pushed by European Commission. The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) is set to be voted on by the full plenary

Jul 4, 2012

Solidarity

Privatisation lies behind Minister for Health scandal

Socialist Party comment on the report of Oireachtas Committee on Members Interests regarding Mick Wallace TD

The problems with conspiracy theories

Quebec Student Strike – interview with a strike organiser

Smear campaign against socialist TDs

SIPTU members demand right to ballot

MEP responds to Fine Gael chairman’s McKenna judgement comments

Fight for a socialist society!

London Olympics: run for profit

Why ACTA needs to be defeated

Socialist Alternative – Marxist journal of Solidarity

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