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.
NATO military spending is a war on the climate
By Miranda Stewart At a time when reducing greenhouse gas emissions is more urgent than ever, a recent report makes clear that NATO military spending targets are pushing the world in the opposite direction. The report, ‘Climate Crossfire: How NATO’s 2% military
Irish tech workers hit by Silicon Valley layoffs
By Drew Frayne The latest in a round of tech company layoffs is hitting Irish workers. At least eight tech companies with offices in Ireland have announced layoffs in the past month. The number of jobs involved has yet to be determined,
Alarming biodiversity loss in Lough Hyne, Cork
By Caoimhe Lyons Lough Hyne is a semi-enclosed marine lake located in Carbery West, Co. Cork. In 1981, it was designated a nature reserve by the Irish government. This was largely due to its significance as a highly unique ecosystem; its biodiversity
Oxfam Report: Two Irish billionaires own more than 50% of population
By Cathal Curran Just two Irish billionaires own more wealth than 50% of the population combined. This obscene but unfortunately not surprising statistic was published by Oxfam Ireland in a new report on inequality. It is a further demonstration of growing wealth
All parties should boycott White House on St. Patrick’s Day – don’t greenwash Genocide Joe!
The annual gifting of a bowl of shamrocks to the Commander in Chief of US capitalism and imperialism by the sitting Taoiseach is always a cringing affair. This year, it takes place with the horror of the Israeli State’s genocide against the
Showing how to get results – Unite mechanical workers win big pay rise
By Matt Waine In early December, mechanical workers (plumbers, fitters and welders) who are members of Unite voted to accept a pay increase worth 9.9% over two years. This will see the basic rate for mechanical workers increase from €26.32/hour to over
Will Stormont be restored?
By Kevin Henry It is now almost two years since the DUP pulled out of the Executive ahead of the Assembly elections, which saw Sinn Féin become the largest party. Last year ended with a renewed sense that the institutions could be
Referendums 2024: Demand a wording that actually supports care
By Eleni Vetsika Two referendums are seeking to amend constitution articles 41 and 41.2. The former provides an extremely narrow and patriarchal definition of what is recognised as a ‘family’, and the latter – equally antiquated – sees women’s role in the
Public sector pay talks: Industrial action is needed to win pay rises
By Finn McKenna With the new year comes a new series of pay negotiations and even the prospect of industrial action within the public sector. As we go to press, negotiations have broken down between the government and unions. The primary issue
Obituary: John Pilger (1939-2023) – A fearless fighter for truth & justice
By Michael O’Brien The death of John Pilger at the age of 84 marks the passing of perhaps the greatest campaigning journalist and broadcaster of the late 20th century in the English-speaking world. The range of stories and issues raised by Pilger