Lucy Adebowale and her 5 children , Star, Greatness, Value, Prosperity and Gold are facing deportation in the near future. Their case is currently being appealed on the grounds that their lives would be in danger if returned to Nigeria where their abusive father now lives. The 3 oldest boys attend St Mary's CBS, Portlaoise, where they have proven themselves to be hardworking students and gentlemen in behaviour. Showing true community spirit they have been involved in the Student Council and the School of Sanctuary Committee. This is a family that finally had some sense of peace and safety in our community only to find themselves under threat again. Lucy is doing everything in her power to protect her family, but she needs support. The Adebowale family are part of our CBS community, our CBS family, so let us give her that support.

Adolescents, more than adults, are in their crucial developmental stage. They stand to gain even more from the physical, mental, and environmental advantages offered by the bike-to-school initiative. This is a unique opportunity to facilitate healthier lifestyles and contribute to our fight against climate change, particularly when biking facilities are underused during school hours.

 The IHRA definition has been used to suppress freedom of speech in the UK and has been criticized and rejected by major human rights organizations and academics including Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. 

The 145 bus route is an essential transport link for the UCD community, providing direct access from Heuston Station to campus. Its removal jeopardises the ability of students, staff, and other UCD members to easily and affordably access the university. Many students rely on this route as their primary means of commuting, and without it, they face increased travel times, additional costs, and greater barriers to participating in campus life. By joining this campaign, you are standing up for fair access to education and work, as well as for better public transport. Whether you use the bus or not, the loss of this route affects the entire UCD community and will have a knock-on impact on other users of public transport in Dublin City Centre.

Currently the cost of HRT is prohibitive.  In 2024 the Irish government promised free HRT for all starting on 1 January 2025.  This promise has not been fulfilled.

Currently only the bereaved partner of a married couple can access the Widow's/Widowers pension, but thanks to a Supreme Court ruling in January 2024 after a successful case taken by John O'Meara and his 3 children, the Government have been ordered to end the discrimination to non-marital families. The government have developed legislation called the Bereaved Partners Pension which will extend the Pension entitlement to the bereaved partner of cohabiting couples (those not married to each other). Despite this, one year since the ruling of the Supreme Court on 22nd January, many grieving partners are still being refused the much needed pension despite the Supreme Court order. Their applications to the Department of Social Protection are still be refused as they do not meet the criteria for the existing Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Pension.  We are urging TD's and senators to act now and ensure that cohabiting couples are no longer discriminated against, and that the legislation lives up to its promise. We need the Bereaved Partners Pension Bill  enacted once and for all -  let us not wait another year to do the right thing. Grief doesn't discriminate - so neither should the pension. Once you've signed this petition, please take the time to email your TDs about this issue here – it'll only take a minute to do, you just need to click a few buttons. Please click here to email your TDs. 

The Department of Health promised that HRT medicine would be free of charge from the start of 2025. This has not happened and people who need HRT are still paying for it - up to €70 per month. This medicine is life-changing and vital for so many people. We need the Department of Health to prioritise negotiations with pharmacists so that it is made free without delay. 

This is a feature available in every other major DAW, and would make Live more accessible to all users.

In the performance community we find it very unfair that what you would view as a 'normal college or academic institution' are able to receive funding/grants to aid their education. However in choosing to pursue a career in performing arts we receive no financial aid whatsoever. This tells us that in Ireland it is not recognised as a valid career path. We deserve the same treatment as everybody else.

This is a human rights issue:   A recent ERSI report highlighted the basic inequalities in the provision of Personal Assistants across the country. Ranging from differences of approach to completely inadequate resource allocation depending on on where people live. Most damming of all is that if you are over 65 you will not be considered for a PA ; a clear case of discrimination. We are asking you to sign this petition to get the government to take immediate action. 

We, the undersigned, call on Dublin City Council to reconsider and revoke the Freedom of Dublin City bestowed upon Paul Hewson (Bono), lead singer of U2. This request is made in light of Bono’s recent acceptance of a Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President Joe Biden. While Bono’s achievements as an artist and humanitarian are recognized, we believe his acceptance of this honor raises questions about his commitment to the values and independence of Dublin as a city and Ireland as a nation. The Freedom of Dublin City is an honour rooted in representing the unique spirit and values of Dubliners, reflecting a strong sense of community, heritage, and cultural independence. By aligning with a political figure whose policies and actions have been divisive, Bono’s decision risks alienating a significant portion of the citizens who once admired him and his role as a cultural ambassador for Dublin. We believe that public honours should be reserved for individuals who uphold and reflect the consensus values of the community they represent. For many, Bono’s acceptance of this award undermines the apolitical and independent nature of such recognition. We respectfully request that Dublin City Council: 1.  Review the criteria and guidelines for retaining the Freedom of the City award. 2.  Initiate a process for the reconsideration of Bono’s status as a Freeman of Dublin. This action would reaffirm the importance of ensuring public honours remain meaningful and reflective of the will and values of the people. Sign this petition if you believe Dublin City’s honours should reflect and respect the shared values of our citizens.   Sincerely, The Undersigned

Background: Statistics from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry indicate that over 50% of new petrol and diesel cars, bought in 2023, were SUVs [1]. According to the Financial Times, sales of SUVs in Ireland are amongst the highest in the EU [2]. These vehicles, largely driven in urban areas, contribute disproportionately to greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and traffic congestion. Their larger size and weight result in increased fuel consumption and road wear, further exacerbating these issues. Their electric counterparts, due to their excessive size are contributing to global shortages of critical metals such as lithium, causing significant environmental degradation & reshaping global politics. Crash data from Belgium from 2017 to 2021 also shows that a 10cm increase in the height of vehicle fronts raises the risk of death by 30% when a car hits a pedestrian or cyclist, according to a study by the Vias Institute, previously the Belgian Institute for Road Safety [3]. By imposing an additional VRT on the sale of non-commercial heavy vehicles, we can encourage manufacturers to stop increasing the size of their cars, and incentivize consumers to choose more environmentally friendly options, such as smaller, more fuel-efficient cars or public transportation. This would help to reduce our carbon footprint, meet our legally binding climate targets and improve air quality. A higher VRT on heavy non-commercial vehicles is a necessary and effective measure to protect our environment and promote sustainable transportation and public health improvements. “The Irish transport system is car dependent by design, is high in greenhouse gas emissions and does not support improved well-being.” — OECD 2022 report Promoting Equity: By taxing non-commercial vehicles that disproportionately contribute to emissions, a sales weight tax could create a more equitable system where the costs of environmental damage are more fairly distributed between urban and rural dwellers. This could free up resources for other groups such as farmers to be rewarded for investing in sustainable practices.