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

The use of these super bright headlights will if not already cause severe accidents and possibly loss of life.

After the fall of the Assad regime, Minister Helen McEntee announced that Ireland will pause making final decisions on asylum applications from Syrian people.  While the fall of the Assad regime has been welcomed as a victory for the people of Syria, it has also left a power vacuum in the country and many Syrians have good reason to seek safety abroad. It’s still unclear how Syria will be governed and by whom. In addition to this, the country is being heavily bombed by the Israeli army. Minister McEntee's decision to pause asylum applications will cause huge stress and uncertainty for Syrian people who have made Ireland their home. We are urging Minister McEntee to immediately reverse this decision and start processing Syrian people's asylum applications once more.

During the early hours of New's Years Day 2024, two young men, Eamon and Evan Murphy attacked an asylum centre in Kerry. Carrying a can of petrol and having kicked in the door they were prevented from causing further damage by an on-duty security guard. Despite having earlier been informed by Judge David Water that they faced jail sentences, and his finding that they clearly intended to set fire to the building with people inside, neither will now face jail time.  When it came to sentencing Eamon Murphy received only a four month suspended sentence, with Evan Murphy not even receiving a criminal conviction. This sentencing sends entirely the wrong message to those who might consider causing the most serious harm to people who seek asylum in this country. https://www.pressreader.com/ireland/the-kerryman-north-kerry/20240731/281552296126306 https://www.rte.ie/news/munster/2024/1217/1487053-killarney-centre-attack/

RIP.ie is an essential part of how the people of Ireland find out about deaths in their communities. It's also such an important resource for grieving families, who can widely share news of a loved one's passing quickly and easily. Up until now, it's been free to use RIP.ie – but from January on, it'll cost €100 to post a death notice. This is unacceptable, and will only place an extra burden on families who are already going through a terrible time. We are calling on RIP.ie and its new owner, the Irish Times Group, to reverse this price hike and to keep the website free to use. RIP.ie is not just a business, it's a vital community resource, and it should be treated as such.

No Matter who we are or where we are from we all deserve access to the democratic process.  So many young people from Ireland are unable to vote during elections as we do not have a system for people to vote, if they are not in the country.  in 2024 an estimated 40,000 emigrated from Ireland for one reason or another. That does not count people who are traveling during an election.  We are now calling on the government to take reasonable actions that would open up voting to those who are normally a resident in Ireland but are not here during an election.  In many countries around the world, people are allowed to vote while they are abroad. In Ireland however, if you are not in your home area, say you are from Cork, but Studying in Dublin, you are either forced to return home on voting day or go without.  Simple changes to mail in voting and rules for expats who may be out of country could see the turn out during elections increase and the voice of everyone to be counted! 

No Matter who we are or where we are from, we all deserve access to a sweet treats from time to time.  Over the last number of years we have seen a rapid increase in the price of a Freddo chocolate bar. Reports coming in that some shops are charging close to €1 for the beloved bar.  We have seen with many other chocolate bars that the size has been reduced and the price increased. We are calling on Cadbury to ensure that both the price and weight of a Freddo bar is protected.  Cadbury made a pre-tax profit last year in 2023 of over €6 million euro. The time to protect our beloved chocolate bar is now!