Solidarity, Author at Solidarity (Ireland)

Cynical betrayal of Irish people

Opening today’s press conference Cllr Clare Daly, Socialist Party and ULA candidate for Dublin North said: “Fine Gael and the Labour Party correctly say that the Fianna Fail minority government, a) doesn't have the confidence of the Dail; b) has a Taoiseach

Jan 24, 2011

Health

Statement by the family of Susie Long

Conor Mac Liam, Áine Nic Liam and Fergus Mac Liam – on the resignation of Mary Harney as Minister for Health earlier today.

Jan 20, 2011

Uncategorized

FF TDs are deluded if they think changing leaders will mitigate the damage they have done

There is a central fallacy that has taken up much of the air time regarding Brian Cowen's performance as Taoiseach and has been obviously swallowed by the several pretenders to his position in the cabinet.

Jan 18, 2011

Joe Higgins column

Elite’s chorus of approval for IMF is out of tune with ordinary people

Media reporting on the Red C poll published last Friday largely concentrated on the levels of support indicated for the political forces contesting the impending General Election.

Jan 18, 2011

Elections

General Election Challenge of United Left Alliance Strengthens

The challenge of the United Left Alliance to the right wing consensus in Irish politics is strengthening rapidly. As of today, a total of 17 constituencies will be contested by 18 ULA candidates in the looming General Election.

Jan 14, 2011

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Pay cut threats: fighting response from Trade Union movement is needed

The threat from Minister Lenihan yesterday in the Dáil that public sector workers face further cuts in their wages unless public service cutbacks are implemented quicker demands a fighting response from the trade union movement.

Jan 13, 2011

Joe Higgins column

Anti-gay laws in Uganda

When the European Parliament meets in Strasbourg for one week every month, the last session which takes place on Thursday afternoon is always devoted to debates on human rights issues in different parts of the world.

Jan 11, 2011

The North

The socialist alternative to right-wing, sectarian politics

Socialist Party Statement November 2010

Jan 10, 2011

Uncategorized

Scandal as taxpayer to hand over €7 million to developer for a school site

The news that the taxpayer will have to stump up over €7 million to a major developer for land for a secondary school at Kellystown, Clonsilla, Dublin, will stun most ordinary people.

Jan 7, 2011

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45% VHI hikes show madness of for-profit health system

Minister Harney's mission was to open up the private healthcare market to competition because of future benefits to 'consumers' she promised.

Jan 7, 2011

Solidarity

Cynical betrayal of Irish people

Statement by the family of Susie Long

FF TDs are deluded if they think changing leaders will mitigate the damage they have done

Elite’s chorus of approval for IMF is out of tune with ordinary people

General Election Challenge of United Left Alliance Strengthens

Pay cut threats: fighting response from Trade Union movement is needed

Anti-gay laws in Uganda

The socialist alternative to right-wing, sectarian politics

Scandal as taxpayer to hand over €7 million to developer for a school site

45% VHI hikes show madness of for-profit health system

Socialist Alternative – Marxist journal of Solidarity

Divide & Rule pamphlet by Peter Hadden