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The Edinburgh terrorist attack and the dangers of the “Muslim Grooming Gangs” trope

By Varun Content Warning: Mentions Sexual Violence, Gun Violence, Racism, Misogyny, and Islamophobia from the Outset “I’ve told you time and time again, I am protecting the country from these fucking Muslim bastards, raping our young daughters, raping our kids. Enough is

Jul 10, 2026

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East Wall protests: Unite and fight for a decent life for all

By Conor Payne Conditions for the working class and the poor in Ireland and internationally, as well as for the planet, are deteriorating at an alarming rate because we live in a capitalist system that is only interested in super profits for

Nov 28, 2022

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11,000 in emergency accommodation- Government housing policy in total shambles

By Peter McGregor THE HOUSING and homelessness crisis in Ireland is a defining legacy of the cycle of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil governments, and the various parties that have propped them up. Official statistics show there are nearly 11,000 homeless people

Nov 19, 2022

Featured Articles·News & Analysis·The North

North: Sectarian tensions & cost of living crisis – workers’ movement must act urgently

Statement by the Socialist Party Amidst the cost-of-living crisis that has already led to 76% of people in Northern Ireland living in fuel poverty and significant workplace struggles for higher wages, the Stormont crisis is intensifying. Establishment politicians here and their counterparts

Nov 17, 2022

Featured Articles·News & Analysis·Socialist Feminism

Vicky Phelan – a symbol and inspiration in the fight against misogyny & injustice

By Ruth Coppinger A figure like the late Vicky Phelan and the incredible impact she came to have throughout society probably happens only once in a generation. An ordinary person who became a victim of a state and corporate medical scandal, Vicky

Nov 15, 2022

Economy·Featured Articles·News & Analysis·Workers' Rights

Elon Musk’s Twitter layoffs: Take social media companies out of private hands

By Dan O’Rourke With the arrival of the billionaire charlatan Elon Musk as new CEO of Twitter, the influential social media company has announced a series of global layoffs, including in Ireland. Up to half of the company’s workers could be dropped.

Nov 5, 2022

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Full public ownership of water — Name a date for a referendum

By Mick Barry TD A campaign to “Keep Water Public” was launched by the four trade unions with local authority water worker members (SIPTU, Unite, Connect and Forsa) at the end of October. The campaign is calling on the Government to name

Oct 31, 2022

Featured Articles·News & Analysis·Socialist Feminism

Savita’s tragic death 10 years on–Socialist Feminism is the way forward

Text of Socialist Party leaflet for tomorrow’s protest to mark the 10th anniversary for Savtia’s death. Today marks the 10th anniversary of the death of Savita Halapannavar, a horrific tragedy that sparked a major social movement for bodily autonomy and equality. This

Oct 28, 2022

Global food crisis: How imperialism is the cause

By Dan O’Rourke A recent report by Oxfam has again raised the alarm about global hunger. Climate change, war, and supply chain crises are combining to exacerbate the ongoing malnutrition crises in neo-colonial countries. According to the 2022 Global Hunger Index, populations

Oct 19, 2022

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Staffing crisis worsens as public services erode

By Valerie O’Leary Poor pay and conditions, especially in the context of the cost of living crisis, and staff burnout are leading to a difficulty in retaining and recruiting public sector staff. Combined with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and the

Oct 15, 2022

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Freeze prices, not people: ‘Pay as you go’ customers face disconnection

By Finghín Kelly With soaring prices for gas and electricity, many more households will struggle to make ends meet and pay their bills this winter. Higher tariffs kicked in this month, but even before the bills with these higher prices arrive people

Oct 5, 2022

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