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.
Deliveroo workers face low pay, precarity and dangerous working conditions
By Enda Kelly Reading about the experiences of food delivery riders is a revealing example of pure exploitation. Right now, Ireland’s minimum wage is €11.30, which falls far short of the living wage of €13.85 recommended by social justice Ireland (itself an
Teacher shortage now reaches “emergency levels”
By Kate Relihan The current teacher shortage crisis is an indictment of our education system and has reached ‘emergency levels’, according to the INTO. The ASTI also warns of schools ‘under enormous strain’ with hundreds of teaching positions vacant ahead of the
Eviction notices skyrocket – homelessness crisis deepens
By Councillor Brian McCarthy For the third consecutive month the number of those living in emergency accommodation broke all records; it now stands at 12,847 people, 3,829 of whom are children. This increase of 247 from the previous month shows how rapidly
Woman Life Freedom — The struggle continues! Remember Jina Amini
One year has passed since the brutal killing of Jina Amini in the hands of the ‘morality police’ that sparked one of the most radical and far-reaching protest waves in Iran’s history against violence, oppression & dictatorship. With women and youth at
#SaveOurShores: Nationalise Lough Neagh now!
By Peter McGregor This summer has seen a massive bloom of blue-green algae in waters all across the north. This has included Lough Neagh and the River Bann, North Coast bathing waters and lakes in Fermanagh. If you live in an area
Cork’s only queer venue cancelled for profit
By Caoimhe Lyons Cork City’s only explicitly advertised gay venue ‘Chambers’ has rebranded itself to be ‘queer-free’ so that it won’t turn off straight people going out during freshers week. This involved removing every poster, every mural, every drop of decor that
Slave-like working conditions on Irish shores
By Michael O’Brien The discontent among Irish fishing vessel owners regarding the quota allocated to foreign-flagged vessels operating in Irish waters under the Common Fisheries Policy gets a wide airing in the Irish media and social media. However, of far less concern
Irish troops to train Ukrainian army – a further erosion of military neutrality
By Conor Payne Last month it was revealed that the Defence Forces is providing weapons training and training in military tactics to the Ukrainian military. This is despite Tánaiste Micheál Martin’s public statement that the training Irish troops supplied to the Ukrainian
Who is Posie Parker and why you should protest the “Let Women Speak” event in Dublin
By Ollie Bell Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull, more commonly known as Posie Parker, recently announced that she will be in Dublin on 16 September to have one of her #LetWomenSpeak events. According to her, Let Women Speak rallies are ‘free speech’ events where “anyone
Cork community will fight to “bitter end” to defend vital childcare services and jobs
By Martina Stafford A week before the Before 5 Family Centre on the Northside of Cork City was due to return after the summer break, staff and parents were informed by board members of the Centre’s immediate closure via a text message!