The GPO is one of Ireland’s most iconic buildings—ground zero for the 1916 Rising and a national symbol of Irish freedom. Turning this sacred space into a shopping and office complex is not development—it’s desecration. The GPO should be strengthened as a historical and cultural hub that honours our past, not turned over to commercial interests. We believe in respecting our heritage and keeping public space for public good—not for profit. #SaveTheGPO

Ireland is facing a drug-related crisis — not just in terms of health outcomes, but in how we respond to people who use drugs. Right now, our system prioritises punishment over care. Instead of support, people are criminalised, stigmatised, and pushed further into harm. Decriminalisation is not a radical idea — it’s a proven, humane, and evidence-based solution that would save lives and rebuild communities. Criminalisation causes deep and lasting harm. When someone is arrested or prosecuted for drug possession, the consequences go far beyond the courtroom. People can lose their homes, jobs, education opportunities, and even custody of their children. Families are torn apart. Young people are labelled as criminals before they ever get a chance. Fear of arrest means people are less likely to seek help when they need it — whether that’s during an overdose, a mental health crisis, or when they’re ready to access treatment. At the same time, criminalisation wastes valuable public resources. Our courts and police are overwhelmed with low-level drug offences that do nothing to improve community safety or reduce drug use. The time, energy and funding spent on punishing people could be better used on health services, harm reduction, housing, and prevention. We also know there’s a better way. Countries that have decriminalised drug use have seen clear improvements: fewer deaths, less stigma, more people accessing support, and safer communities overall. Decriminalisation isn’t about encouraging drug use — it’s about treating it as a health issue. People who use drugs deserve dignity, safety and care, not a criminal record. Most importantly, the Irish public has already made its voice heard. The Citizens’ Assembly on Drug Use recommended a health-led approach and an end to criminalising people for personal possession. But despite this, the government continues to delay action — and that delay is costing lives. That’s why we’re launching this campaign. It’s time to listen to the evidence, to centre the voices of people most affected, and to push for a system built on compassion and justice. We need a system that prioritises health, not handcuffs. The longer we wait, the more people are harmed. It’s time to act — because every life matters, and every person deserves support, not punishment.

To foster a feeling of security among asylum seekers and put them in the workforce to generate revenue for the government through taxes.

Making it easier for households and small businesses to have  solar power and better battery storage systems will mean • Save households hundreds of €€ on energy bills • Irelands reliance on imported fossil fuels will be reduced • Thousands of new jobs will be created in the solar and energy storage industries • Greenhouse gas emissions will fall - up to 20% • Less pollution and better air quality and public health, particularly in urban areas • Make it easier to also have EV's meaning less pollution on the roads. 

Ireland must not be a country where children are punished for seeking refuge and for the failures of the Irish asylum process. We must be a nation that values protection, compassion, and justice, especially for the most vulnerable.

Athy is a growing commuter town that has an overreliance on private transport. We need to increase our level of investment in public transport, particularly in rural areas where the need is greatest and growing. Irish Rail must increase the frequency of the Waterford to Dublin Heuston route, which serves Athy. This must begin with increasing the number of trains and carriages, while working towards having an hourly service. “With new DART+ fleets coming on stream through 2027 and 2028, the hope is that this will free up carriages for elsewhere. Commuter towns on the Waterford to Hesuston line must be the first location for these additional carriages. I receive daily reports and calls about the overcrowding on the current service. Government, through the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Irish Rail, must expand these train services and match that ambition with the investment required. The reply that I received from Irish Rail states that the introduction of additional services will be subject to demand and NTA approval.  I am asking all those using Athy train station and those living in the surrounding area to sign the petition which I will bring to the NTA and the Minister for Transport. The town must future proof itself by availing of potential opportunities like this. We cannot leave rural communities like Athy, behind when it comes to public transport.”

Lolly Pop lady is a necessity in an extremely busy town like Gorey. They found it so hard 2 years ago to fill the position surely if someone is willing and healthy enough to do the job let them do it.

We, the constituents of Dublin Bay North, call on our elected TDs to uphold the strongly-held views of the community. We wholeheartedly stand in solidarity with the innocent starved civilians in Gaza. We demand immediate action, not words, and that you enact the Occupied Territories Bill in full, including services,  before the Summer recess.  Ireland ranks as Israel's 2nd  highest trade partner in the world - to the value of a staggering €2.8billion in 2024. This cannot continue given Israel's despicable onslaught on the Palestinians. You are our voices in the Dáil and on the World stage. Please act accordingly.

Youghal Chamber of Tourism & Development are setting up this campaign to help prevent the closure of Youghal District Court and moving it to Dungarvan, under the restructuring of District Court Sittings.   1.       The loss of the Court sitting in Youghal, would have a huge negative impact both socially and financially.   Court sittings in Youghal are very important and provide a significant boost to the local economy. 2.      Justice should be administrated locally and not put the expense on people to travel to Dungarvan.  Also when its administrated locally, there is deterrent effect of having to face one’s neighbours, friends and members of the local community in Court, in public in one’s own town should never be underestimated. 3.      It would also affect access to Justice for Family Law.   Commitment was given that a District Court Register would attend the Mall Arts Centre in Youghal, every day on which Youghal District Court sits, to provide a Family Law service.  This gives assistance with application for protection Order, Safety Orders and Barring orders.  This commitment has been fulfilled and is fully utilised.  There is a separate room available in Youghal for this consultation, but not available in Dungarvan.  It is now envisaged that applicants will have to travel to Waterford City to lodge their applications.    4.      There would also be a lack of Gardaí in the town on court dates, which are already slack, if they must attend court in Dungarvan.  Stand in solidarity with the people of Youghal, sign the petition and take a stand. YOU CAN SIGN A HARD COPY AT YOUGHAL TOURIST OFFICE

It is vitally important that Ireland's Central Bank stop facilitating the sale of Israeli debt instruments within the EU. Ireland's government leaders and society have openly called Israel's actions in Gaza genocide. Ireland cannot say one thing and do another. Ireland and its institutions must be consistent and halt the facilitation for the sale of Israeli bonds by our Central Bank. The Irish directors of The Central Bank must resign on principle in support of Ireland's position and the management of The Central Bank must ensure the bonds are no longer available through its offices regardless of EU rules where ethical or humanitarian issues are not addressed. 

I am one of the 2,000 recipients of the Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) pilot scheme, a transformative initiative that has provided crucial support to artists across Ireland. This scheme is due to conclude in August 2025, and as of early June, there has been no clear communication from the government regarding its future. This uncertainty is causing real stress and anxiety among artists who have come to depend on this support to sustain not just their livelihoods, but their creative contributions to Irish society. The BIA provides a weekly payment of €325. For me and for the other 2,000 recipients, it has been life changing. Over the past three years, it has enabled us to cover essential costs like rent, bills, and other basic living expenses. It has allowed us to invest in our practices, stay rooted in our communities, and contribute to Ireland’s cultural life with greater freedom and stability. Importantly, this payment is not a handout. We are assessed on it as self-employed individuals, and it is taxed at the standard rate of 20 percent. We are also required to log our time and artistic activity in detail. Every hour spent on our creative work must be entered into a diary. We are regularly surveyed throughout the scheme to measure its outcomes. This is a structured, accountable programme that recognises artistic work as real work. Recipients of the BIA were selected to reflect the full diversity of Ireland’s artistic community—across all disciplines, career stages, geographic regions, age groups, genders, and backgrounds. This includes visual artists, writers, musicians, performers, filmmakers, dancers, and many others working across traditional and contemporary forms. The aim was to create a representative sample of working artists in Ireland—not just elite or high-profile names—so the scheme’s impact could be fairly measured and understood. To have this support cut off abruptly, with no transition plan, would not only be a personal and professional crisis for many artists, but a major setback for the wider creative ecosystem. A recently published 2025 report by Dr. Jenny Dagg provides compelling evidence of the scheme’s success. It documents measurable improvements in artistic output, financial stability, and mental health and wellbeing. The report confirms what we already know: basic income works for artists. It enables us to plan for the future and focus on creating meaningful work. Minister for Arts Patrick O'Donovan has expressed hope that the scheme will be retained, extended, and expanded, but to date, there is no sign of concrete action. With the pilot’s end just weeks away, the lack of a clear commitment is deeply unsettling. We are calling on the government to: 1. Retain the Basic Income for the Arts for current recipients 2. Extend the scheme beyond its pilot phase 3. Expand access to include all eligible artists in Ireland To lose this scheme now, without a roadmap for continuation, would be a serious blow to the artistic and cultural life of our country. It would undo the progress already made in recognising the value of creative work and the people who do it. I am calling on current recipients, artists across Ireland, and members of the public who believe in supporting creativity to sign this petition and urge the government to act now. Keep the BIA alive. Support Ireland’s artists. Secure the future of our cultural sector.

Every month, we see the numbers of people accessing emergency accommodation growing and growing. There are now tens of thousands of people experiencing homelessness and hidden homelessness. There are thousands of children being accommodated in inappropriate emergency accommodation. I care that rent is unaffordable for alot of people. I care that people can be waiting for years and years for a social housing allocation. I care that people are living in overcrowded, cramped, insecure and unsuitable accommodation because of the housing crisis. I care that the Simon Communities of Ireland (SCI) has been putting forward solutions to the Government for many years now.  Please take decisive and urgent action now to address the homelessness crisis. Yours hopefully Voters