It is important because the "Cost of Disability" is not just a financial statistic; it is a systemic barrier that restricts the fundamental rights of independence, dignity, and equal participation in society. When individuals are forced to spend significantly more to achieve the same standard of living as others, it traps many in a cycle of poverty and exclusion that is entirely preventable through policy change. A Call to Collective Justice: This is about ensuring that no citizen is left behind because of a systemic failure to recognize the true cost of living with a disability. Joining this campaign is a stand for equality, signaling that a fair society must account for the diverse needs of all its members.  The Power of Collective Voice: When you, as a representative of this struggle, are joined by others, it transforms a personal challenge into a public mandate. A large volume of signatures makes it significantly harder for decision-makers to ignore the necessity of a "Cost of Disability" payment and improved accessibility.  Creating Lasting Change: Your campaign is not just seeking a temporary fix; it is pushing for structural improvements—like mandatory accessibility in public buildings and sustainable financial support—that will improve the quality of life for the entire disability community for years to come.  Shared Responsibility: Accessibility and economic equity are community-wide benefits. By supporting this campaign, others are contributing to a more inclusive, accessible, and compassionate society that benefits everyone, not just those currently affected.

I, historian Jason McKevitt, am calling on Westmeath County Council to retain public ownership of the building on Church Avenue and to commit to its transformation into a dedicated museum for Mullingar. Mullingar has a rich and vibrant history that deserves to be preserved, celebrated, and made accessible to future generations. From its cultural traditions and local industries to its global cultural impact, our town’s story is both unique and deeply valuable. Mullingar is proudly associated with internationally recognised musicians such as Joe Dolan and Niall Horan, whose achievements have brought worldwide recognition to our community. Their legacy, alongside that of many other local figures, deserves a permanent and fitting home where it can inspire residents and visitors alike. There is currently no central, permanent space where this heritage can be showcased in a meaningful and engaging way. The building on Church Avenue represents a rare and ideal opportunity to address this need.  Its central location makes it perfectly suited for conversion into a museum and cultural space. Retaining this building in public ownership would ensure that it continues to serve the people of Mullingar rather than being lost to private development. A museum in this location would bring multiple benefits: it would strengthen community identity, support local education, attract visitors, and contribute to the town’s economic and cultural vitality. It would also provide a platform for local historians, artists, and community groups to share their knowledge and creativity. I urge Westmeath County Council to act in the long-term interests of the community by safeguarding this building and investing in its future as a public museum. This is an opportunity to create a lasting legacy, one that honours Mullingar’s past while enriching its future.

Families with kids in school who can be there to collect their children should be encouraged. Most households have 2 working parents. In the event that one can be there to collect and spend extra time with their child in a given day, that should be encouraged, not penalised. The amount of stress created for children waiting for parents who are desperately looking for parking spaces is completely avoidable. These kinds of actions create unnecessary stress and anger. Common sense has to prevail. 

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Every child should be able to travel to and from school safely.  In Frosses, children regularly cross a busy road between the National School and village car park, while others walk and cycle to school.  Residents have ongoing concerns about vehicle speeds through the village and the risk this poses to pedestrians.  Installing a Speed Indicator Device would be a simple and effective measure to improve road safety, encourage drivers to slow down, and help protect our children and community.

We need to give nature a voice. Due to declining habitats, Sand Martins are amber listed on Birds of Conservation Concern in Ireland.  We cannot stand by and watch as more of their habitat is unnecessarily disrupted. 

Why this matters Any change to the Triple Lock would have wide-reaching consequences for Ireland’s foreign policy, military decision-making, and international role. It touches on fundamental questions about neutrality, democratic oversight, and the circumstances under which Irish troops may be deployed abroad. Such a decision should not be made solely through ordinary legislative change without direct public consent. We believe the Irish people must be asked first The Irish Government has no mandate to dismantle the Triple Lock without consulting the Irish people. For over two decades, the Triple Lock has served as an important safeguard governing the overseas deployment of members of the Defence Forces. Whatever one’s view of the mechanism itself, its removal would represent a major change to Ireland’s neutrality, foreign policy, and military engagement abroad. While the Triple Lock is established in legislation rather than in the Constitution, such a fundamental change must not be rushed through without the direct consent of the Irish people. The Triple Lock forms part of the National Declaration made by the Irish Government in Seville after the rejection of the first Nice Treaty, which influenced the Irish electorate to pass the second Nice and Lisbon Treaties. Therefore, its removal without a referendum breaches the spirit of those democratic processes. What retaining the Triple Lock protects - Ireland keeps democratic control over decisions to deploy members of the Defence Forces overseas, with clear checks and balances in place - Irish neutrality is maintained through UN-backed authorisation for overseas missions - Ireland avoids being automatically aligned with military alliances or conflicts that do not have broad international legitimacy - The Defence Forces continue their long-standing role in UN peacekeeping missions around the world - Ireland retains its international reputation as a country that prioritises diplomacy, peacekeeping, and conflict resolution - Future generations are protected from being more easily drawn into military commitments linked to NATO or EU-led operations - Ireland is not placed under political or financial pressure to significantly increase military spending in line with external military alliance expectations, helping to protect funding for housing, healthcare, education, and other public services for the next generation Our call Provide an open and transparent opportunity for democratic debate and information on the consequences of dismantling the Triple Lock versus retaining the Triple Lock so the people can make an informed decision. We are calling on the Government to commit to holding a referendum before any legislation is passed that would remove or fundamentally weaken the Triple Lock. Let the people decide. Sign this petition to ensure that such a significant change to Ireland’s neutrality and defence policy is not made without democratic consent.

We would truly appreciate this as we want to have the freedom of walking or cycling to the shop etc.  The youth of these areas wants the freedom to go out and enjoy their childhood and adolescence , along with every adult too and we want a way to commute to the playground,bus stops, shops, supermarkets, and library’s etc. I hope you consider this.

This issue affects thousands of Ukrainians in Ireland who work full-time, pay taxes, and contribute to society every day. Many workers in hospitality, retail, and service industries are employed on variable-hour contracts with unpaid breaks, making it difficult to meet the proposed income threshold despite being fully employed. Residency pathways should reflect real working conditions in Ireland. People who work legally, support the economy, and contribute to their communities should not be excluded because of unrealistic income calculations. This campaign is about fairness, stability, and protecting hardworking people who are trying to build a future in Ireland.

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.