Solidarity, Author at Solidarity (Ireland)

Obama’s USA: Millions struggle to survive

One in five American children lives below the poverty line today, while one in 50 is homeless. As unemployment rises and foreclosures increase, families are forced out of their homes into overcrowded shelters, motels, ''tent cities'' and even into the storm drains

Mar 20, 2012

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Government must be held accountable for blackmail clause

"The European train will be leaving the station on January 1, 2013 and the Irish people should be on board." So declared Taoiseach Enda Kenny in the Dail on Wednesday morning in response to a question of mine relating to the Referendum

Mar 15, 2012

Economy

Promissory Notes madness must end!

Much debate has arisen recently on the promissory notes debacle and its impact on the economy. The issue seems to be clouded in mystery and many people may have shied away from it believing it to be yet another complex financial problem.

Mar 14, 2012

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Household Tax Campaign Video

It can also be downloaded to be shown at public meetings etc, simply click here.

Mar 12, 2012

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Mass civil disobedience to defeat government court threats

It is clear that hundreds of thousands of households will refuse to register or to pay the household tax. The only issue is whether this number will be more than half a million, more than three-quarters of a million or more than

Mar 10, 2012

Events

Household Tax: Sinn Fein fall short of what’s needed

Nine TDs have voiced full support for the Campaign Against Household and Water Taxes and its call for mass non-registration and mass non-payment of the tax.

Mar 9, 2012

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Socialist Party condemns destruction of Occupy Dame Street camp

Gardai raid and dismantle camp in the middle of the night Raid an attempt to silence dissent before St Patrick’s Day

Mar 8, 2012

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Government has power to have blackmail clause removed

Government collusion in Treaty blackmail clause exposed. Blackmail clause in ESM Treaty is currently inoperable, requires Dáil ratification. Government must use its power to have clause removed. Taoiseach must make immediate statement.

Mar 8, 2012

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Awaken Waterford “freemen” – dangerous misinformation

Over the course of February, a statement has been circulating widely on Facebook and other social media sites claiming people can avoid paying the Household Tax and remain within the law “if they do not consent” to the tax.

Mar 7, 2012

Privatisation

Vita Cortex occupation – SIPTU & ICTU must call work stoppage

Five thousand people marched through the streets of Cork in support of the Vita Cortex workers. The huge support from working class people has been tremendous. Celebrities too have come out in support of them - Alex Ferguson, Mary Robinson, Christy Moore,

Mar 7, 2012

Solidarity

Obama’s USA: Millions struggle to survive

Government must be held accountable for blackmail clause

Promissory Notes madness must end!

Household Tax Campaign Video

Mass civil disobedience to defeat government court threats

Household Tax: Sinn Fein fall short of what’s needed

Socialist Party condemns destruction of Occupy Dame Street camp

Government has power to have blackmail clause removed

Awaken Waterford “freemen” – dangerous misinformation

Vita Cortex occupation – SIPTU & ICTU must call work stoppage

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