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Assets & private wealth of Paris Bakery bosses should be seized & the workers paid & compensated
The manner in which these workers have been robbed of their jobs and their wages going back three months demonstrates a level of employer criminality which the system essentially tolerates.
Northern Ireland: Thousands rally against violent racism
Pastor’s “Satanic” anti-Muslim comments defended by First Minister
#YesAllWomen Twitter storm shows millions are ready to fight back against sexism
The misogynistic massacre of Santa Barbara, California is yet another horrific expression of a society that is based on the constant oppression of women. However, this expression of hatred also triggered a massive backlash. A storm of tweets around the Twitter hashtag #YesAllWomen showed not only deep rooted anger but also the potential to build a powerful mass movement against sexism.
Electoral surge against austerity
Socialist Party wins a second TD and Anti Austerity Alliance 14 councillors.
Joe Higgins TD not retiring from political activity, but not to stand in next General Election
For years to come Joe Higgins TD will be an active force fighting for the people of Dublin West and beyond, so not announcing retirement from political activity, but today he announces he won’t be a candidate in the next General Election.
Acquittal of Sean Fitzpatrick: Who will be held accountable now?
Not just individuals, but also the political and legal system that allowed banks and speculators engage in unbridled profiteering on homes and property, and the media that glorified them, that should be in the dock.
Labour right to be in a panic over Water Tax as electoral slaughter looms
The Labour Party is in an obvious panic over water charges looming large as the Local and European Elections approach. They are right to be. Labour's infamous 'Tesco' Ad during the 2011 General Election Campaign specifically named a Fine Gael water tax of €238 per annum as one of the key things they would stop if in government. Their betrayal on this will cost them dear.
Department of Finance ‘cooking the books’ on corporation tax
Technical Paper Author, Seamus Coffey has previously estimated ‘implicit corporate tax rate’ as 8%. Paper itself admits ‘implicit tax rate’ of 5.9% in 2012
Statement on proposals for a Dublin Mayor
Socialist Party demands stand alone Plebiscite whereby massively far-reaching proposals can be properly debated. Forcing a Plebiscite on May 23 along with Local and Euro Elections, with no adequate time for debate, would be anti-democratic and unacceptable.
Taking a stand against fracking
Leading anti-fracking campaigner and Socialist Party member Donal O'Cofaigh has been selected by anti-fracking activists to stand as a local election candidate in Enniskillen in May. Here he outlines the importance of the election campaign and the fight for a seat to strengthen the movement to stop fracking beyond the elections.
