New legislation will help prevent exploitation of undocumented migrants in Ireland, say campaigners

by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2014

Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI) welcomed the new Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2014, which was passed in the Dáil on the evening of Wednesday, 16th July. Gráinne O'Toole of MRCI stated, "This law will address abuses...

Congress proposes refundable tax credits, reduced water charges for lower and middle income families and significant investment in social and affordable housing

by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2014

Net adjustment of €800 million only needed to reach 3% deficit target.  Five year social housing programme urgently needed. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has proposed to Government that it introduce refundable tax credits and reduced water charges...

Palestine campaigners welcome Irish government Gaza donation, but call for political action too

by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2014

The Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign today welcomed the Irish government's announcement that it would send €500,000 in emergency aid to the UN emergency appeal for Gaza, but added that aid was not a solution to the ongoing problem of the...

Appeal from the Palestinian Community in Ireland

by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2014

Letter of appeal from the Palestinian Community in Ireland regarding the ongoing bombardment of the Palestinian People and an appeal for relief aid to the people in the Gaza strip. Details of the website of the Irish Medical Aid for Palestinians is in the letter along...

[Dublin] March & Rally – Stop Israel's Slaughter – End the Siege!

by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2014

Saturday, 26 July 2014, 2pm Assemble @ The Spire, O'Connell Street, Dublin 1 This Saturday 26th July in Dublin there will be another march in solidarity with the people of Palestine, especially those trapped in Gaza who are being...

Greyhound Lockout enters seventh week

by | May 16, 2024 | Archives, NewsArchive, NewsArchive2014

The lockout of workers by Greyhound Recycling and Recovery is entering its seventh week with the solidarity of the men unbroken and growing support for their campaign for justice from communities across Dublin. Strike committee member and SIPTU Shop Steward,...