Public sector strike – a premature suspension, but the fight isn’t over
Solidarity TD, Ruth Coppinger and Solidarity Councillor, Kate Relihan on the picket lines in Dublin 15.
Orlando massacre aftermath– Massive solidarity with LGBTQ community
Solidarity in wake of horrific killings
O’Higgins report: Rotten role of Gardaí exposed
By Dave Murphy The O’Higgins Report into the allegations of Garda whistleblower Maurice McCabe has caused fresh controversy for the new Fine Gael government. The allegations, the attempted cover-up and how Maurice McCabe was treated has already resulted in the sacking of
Worker exploitation, soaring profits…A summer of discontent?
By Laura Fitzgerald Predictions of a “summer of discontent” abound with industrial action looming in a number of sectors, both public and private. The state faces industrial disputes and possible strikes in the public sector with teachers, nurses, psychiatric nurses, midwives, Gardaí,
From bad to worse: Housing crisis deepens
By Lea Valance The Dublin Inquirer website published a study in February showing how much people would need to earn as an hourly wage for their rents to be affordable (no more than 30% of pre-tax income) in different parts of the
This weak government can be beaten
By Paul Murphy TD “The reality is that a small clique of hard-left, Trotskyite politicians, who are quite upfront about seeking to overthrow the current system, are now arguably setting the political agenda.” (Shane Coleman, Irish Independent 17 May 2016) Although he
The Church, the State & the oppression of women
By Emma Quinn In 1922, the Southern Irish State was born into poverty and a backward economy. The Catholic Church was the perfect crutch for its limp ruling class to prop itself up and assert its power and authority over the working
Comrade Colm Halpin (1950-2016) : Fearless, independent & much loved fighter for socialism
By Mick Barry TD Thirty years a member of the Trotskyist movement, Colm Halpin died on 27 May last having fought a battle with cancer. Colm, a working-class Dublin man, was without doubt one of the best-loved members of our movement down
Worker exploitation, soaring profits… A summer of discontent?
By Laura Fitzgerald Predictions of a “summer of discontent” abound with industrial action looming in a number of sectors, both public and private. The state faces industrial disputes and possible strikes in the public sector with teachers, nurses, psychiatric nurses, midwives, Gardaí,
Funeral arrangements for comrade Colm Halpin
Colm’s cremation Service will be on MONDAY AFTERNOON at 3.30PM in VICTORIAN CHAPEL, MOUNT JEROME CEMETERY HAROLD’S CROSS. All comrades are very welcome and invited to attend to celebrate Colm’s life and contribution to our movement.
Comrade Colm Halpin 1950 – 2016
It is with great sadness that we bring the news of the passing of comrade Colm Halpin. Colm died today in St Francis Hospice, Raheny, surrounded by comrades. He had been suffering from cancer, very bravely borne. Colm had a history of