In spite of E.U. sanctions against Russia for their role in destabilising Ukraine and annexing parts of the country, on December 7th, 2015, a 16-strong trade delegation led by Minister of State Sean Sherlock under the auspices of the Joint Economic Commission – Russia/Ireland, went to Moscow "to build on our existing excellent relationships"(1). Meanwhile Russia is bombing and killing hundreds of innocent civilians in Syria. According to the respected Syria Network for Human Rights, Russian airstrikes since September 30th until December 1st, 2015, have targeted markets, mosques, bakeries, killing 583 individuals - 570 of whom were civilians, including 152 children and 60 women. A recent report from Human Rights Watch also highlighted Russian extensive use of cluster bombs (2). The Convention on Cluster Munitions which banned their use under any circumstances, was actually adopted in Dublin on 30th May 2008. Their use also violates United Nations Resolution 2139 which demanded that all parties involved in Syria end “indiscriminate employment of weapons in populated areas" (3). Russia also vetoed a UN Security Council resolution to refer the situation in Syria to the International Criminal Court (4). The Amnesty International report of December 23rd, 2015, in effect corroborates and elaborates on the substance of these earlier (SNR, HRW) reports in laying out egregious violations of human rights and international law perpetrated by the Russian military. Please sign this petition to ensure that our government does not support the lifting of current E.U. sanctions against Russia when they are due for renewal. 1. http://www.intellinews.com/irish-government-gets-primed-for-lifting-of-sanctions-against-russia-86361 Irish government gets primed for lifting of sanctions against Russia 2. https://www.hrw.org/news/2015/12/20/russia/syria-extensive-recent-use-cluster-munitions Russia/Syria: Extensive Recent Use of Cluster Munitions 3. http://www.un.org/press/en/2014/sc11292.doc.htm Security Council Unanimously Adopts Resolution 2139 (2014) to Ease Aid Delivery to Syrians, Provide Relief from ‘Chilling Darkness’ 4. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-27514256 Russia and China veto UN move to refer Syria to ICC

Following Donald's Trump's anti-immigrant position, we, as a nation of emmigrants, cannot allow such ignorant and hateful actions which inspire fear and hatred as well as justified anger. We are part of EU and we are on the front-lines at the moment. We must welcome ALL people no matter their religion/beliefs as long as they are not out to harm others or incite hate. I am starting this campaign because Donald Trump is an inciter of hate and fear and should not be allowed a stage to cause further divisiveness among peoples of the world. Therefore, I am asking you to sign this petition to ban Donald Trump from being allowed to visit The Republic of Ireland for any reason.

Parents often need to use the emergency clinic for their children. Not being able to find out where to go or to be able to get through is really frustrating.

We need the bus 18 back but this time it Follows same route like the old one but extends to blackrock most of the time to get to the west side of dublin from blsckrock/sandymount we must go through the city the 18 did that for us but beacuse of stupid busconnets we got stupid S4 we should have both beacause it is wery useful if dublin takes down s4 and 18 all together i will march down to the dail So dublin Listen We need The 18 for our blackrock sandymoumt palmerstown and ballyfermot Famillies So Keep S4 Bring back bus 18

On 24 April 2026, a member of the Connolly Youth Movement was sacked by Tesco on the basis that she “visited other Tesco Stores … on a number of occasions … [and] interfered with the running of those stores by distracting colleagues away from their work.” Our member is also a member of the Independent Workers Union and was the Shop Steward for her workplace at St Finbarr's Tesco Express, having recruited a number of her co-workers into the union. In her own personal time, she went to other Tesco stores and spoke to other Tesco workers about their workplace issues, to see if they were having similar issues to her and her co-workers in St Finbarr's. Shortly after this, our member was dismissed by Tesco for trade union activity, which is illegal in Ireland. She is currently appealing the decision and we need your support to call on Tesco to stop union busting! 

Facilitating this legislation, or indulging PBP’s push for the broader Occupied Territories framework, is an act of profound economic and legal self-sabotage. As a decision-maker at the highest level of government, you need to account for the three immediate liabilities this bill creates: 1. Criminalising the Irish Public Enacting this framework legally targets ordinary Irish citizens. Under this legislation, a working-class Irish person on a Christian pilgrimage to Bethlehem or East Jerusalem could face a fine of up to €250,000 and five years in prison simply for paying for a hotel room or buying a meal. It is an absolute legislative overreach to threaten Irish taxpayers with jail time for visiting historical sites in the Holy Land. The Cabinet cannot stand over criminalising its own people. 2. €5.5 Billion FDI and Trade Vandalism A unilateral, blanket boycott ignores the reality of a €5.5 billion bilateral trade relationship heavily concentrated in the tech and pharmaceutical sectors. Passing this bill acts as a massive red flag to the multinational companies that anchor our economy. It signals that Ireland is a volatile jurisdiction, willing to aggressively sever global supply chains and risk working-class jobs in tech and manufacturing to facilitate a political stunt in the Dáil. 3. Hamstringing Sovereign Defence Ireland currently possesses no primary military radar and relies entirely on the British RAF to police our airspace and protect the subsea cables critical to our tech sector. Israel is a primary global supplier of advanced, battle-tested radar and air defence systems. A state-sponsored boycott legally locks Ireland out of acquiring the exact top-tier, off-the-shelf technology we urgently need to secure our own sovereign airspace. A government’s first duty is national security, not deliberately crippling its own military procurement options. The Cabinet must whip a definitive and unapologetic NO vote on Wednesday. I expect confirmation that the Government will not allow this reckless legislation to proceed.

The Trump administration has done untold damage to the global economy, including Ireland's, while lining his own pockets and those of his billionaire supporters.   This type of grifter is not welcome on our island

For the future of EU citizens. 

🎥 This is my daughter speaking from Gaza: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/14YNDYcp6Xu/⁠� My children and I are living under constant threat in Gaza, with no safe place to go and no way to escape. Every day is a struggle to survive. She is living through fear and uncertainty every day, asking only for the chance to live safely, like any child in the world. Despite many desperate attempts to seek help, we have received no response. Your support could save my children’s lives and give us a chance to live in safety, dignity, and hope for the future. Please listen to her voice and help us find safety.

We, the undersigned, demand the immediate resignation of Micheál Martin from his position as Taoiseach. His recent public statements praising Winston Churchill as a "wartime hero" to President Donald Trump represent a profound betrayal of Irish history and the lived experiences of those impacted by Churchill’s colonial policies. ​By aligning himself with a narrow, revisionist view of history and cozying up to the Trump administration through such rhetoric, the Taoiseach has undermined Ireland’s neutral standing and its commitment to historical justice. Such comments display a staggering lack of sensitivity to the victims and their descendants of the Black and Tans or the Bengal Famine, proving he is no longer fit to represent the Irish people on the global stage.

1. Lower costs for schools and families 💰 Bus hire and fuel costs have risen significantly. A blitz format means fewer journeys, which helps: • Schools with tight budgets • Parents who sometimes contribute to transport costs • Small rural schools that travel long distances 2. More equal access to sport ⚖️ Some schools may reduce participation because they cannot afford multiple trips. Blitz days help ensure all children still get to play, not just those in schools that can afford transport. 3. Less disruption to the school day ⏰ Instead of leaving school early for several matches during the term, blitz days allow: • Multiple games in one day • Less class time lost • Easier planning for teachers. 4. Better experience for children 🎉 Blitz events often feel like a festival of sport. Children get: • Several games in one day • More playing time • A fun team atmosphere with many schools together. 5. Environmental benefits 🌍 Fewer bus journeys mean: • Less fuel used • Lower emissions • A more sustainable way to run school competitions. 6. Protecting school GAA during difficult times 🏐 If travel costs continue to rise, some schools might cut back participation entirely. A blitz format helps keep competitions alive and affordable.

The government is proceeding with their plans to ratify CETA, with the Investor Court System (ICS) section, which is an infringement on Irish juridical sovereignty. They are amending the Arbitration Act to overcome this, and are in the final stages of doing so(1). The the danger with an ICS is that it could threaten or prevent future government measures to deal with the housing crisis, the health service or the environement /climate crisis. In 2021 Wicklow Co Co passed a Motion calling on the Government not to proceed with CETA, and next week at the February 9th meeting there will be another motion  an Emergency Motion, calling on them to think again and withdraw the Arbitration Amendment. And we are asking you to lobby your Councillors to support it  (1) https://www.oireachtas.ie/en/bills/bill/2025/74/