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It brought joy to the community and it was a tradition enjoyed by many people of all ages.

This petition and email campaign is about basic human rights. Work provides purpose and independence and everyone should have the right to work.  It helps IPAs meet their basic needs. Helps IPAs out of limbo and improves their mental wellbeing.  Giving everyone equal treatment is also part of the National Plan Against Racism. 

The question of Palestine is directly connected to our responsibilities. Ireland’s recognition of Palestinian statehood in May 2024 reflects its commitment to international law, human rights, and the principle of self-determination. When Irish cultural institutions accept funding from entities involved, directly or indirectly, in settlement expansion, weapons manufacture, or surveillance against Palestinian civilians, they contradict these principles and the values of the Irish public who fund them. No Climate Justice Without Social Justice Three of the corporate partners listed on IMMA’s website are problematic: Hennessy    Soho House     BNP Paribas Hennessy’s parent company, LVMH, has been linked to human rights violations and environmental harm, including deforestation, carbon-intensive supply chains, and forced labour.  Owner Bernard Arnault also invests in Israeli cyber security and has been involved in illegal surveillance of activists and journalists. (See also: Paris judge approves 10 million euro settlement with LVMH in spy case) Soho House is a global network of private membership clubs for people in the creative industries. It operates a club in Tel Aviv, Jaffa, which has been documented to displace Palestinian communities. BNP Paribas. Although the partnership ended in 2019, the company remains listed as a sponsor of The Freud Circle on IMMA’s website, lending legitimacy to its practices. BNP Paribas finances fossil fuel projects, invests heavily in companies supporting illegal settlements in Palestine and has purchased shares in Israeli weapons manufacturers. All of this contributes to both climate and human rights harm. Removing misleading or outdated sponsor listings is a necessary step toward transparency and accountability. IMMA Policy Framework Opportunities IMMA’s draft ethical policy is a welcome step, but it must go further by addressing financing as well as manufacturing of weapons, banning ties to settlement infrastructure, and explicitly excluding partners linked to human rights abuses or the war economy. Can A Public Institution Divest? Yes. There are clear precedents in Ireland: Dublin City University was the first Irish university to divest from fossil fuels in 2015, setting a precedent for ethical investment policies in higher education Trinity College Dublin achieved full institutional divestment, proving that large national institutions can successfully navigate such transitions while meeting statutory obligations University Galway has also divested from fossil fuels, and both DCU and GU have divested from all association with Israel Cork City Council and South Dublin County Council have both declared themselves an Apartheid Free Zone, proving that public institutions can act within existing statutory frameworks IMMA’s COMMITMENT Director Annie Fletcher wrote in last year’s Earth Rising Impact Report: “IMMA's role as a catalyst for social progress and cultural innovation is perfectly reflected in Earth Rising. It aligns with our five-year strategy to foster dialogue, inclusion, and creativity while encouraging urgent action to protect the planet and build a more sustainable world.” We welcome this commitment. Now is the time to turn those words into action. Add your voice. Sign the petition below to encourage IMMA to reflect the values of justice, human rights, and environmental responsibility in its partnerships.

I live on a Local road. i see all types of pedestrians using this road for their daily walks. these include i see families with young children i see mothers pushing their prams. i see dog walkers. i see elderly friends of the locality going about their daily keep fit walks , some with hi-viz jackets. i myself have had lots of near misses with passing vehicles failing to give an inch when overtaking me.  i have spoken to walkers who will not use certain roads because they are afraid to walk on the roads.

Kinship carers are preventing thousands of children in Ireland from entering state care, saving the State billions, and keeping families together. Now government must match their commitment in the Programme for Government with real, systemic change. The only way to succeed with this is to ensure kinship families voices are heard and that responses are collaborative across Government Departments. Sign and share this petition to stand with kinship families and call for a cross-departmental approach that ensures fair recognition, rights, and resources for every child in kinship care.

Since October 2023, Gaza has faced one of the deadliest assaults in modern history. Over 300,000 Palestinians have been killed, the majority of them women and children. Entire communities have been erased, and the genocide continues daily. Coca-Cola is not a neutral brand in this context. The company: Operates in illegal Israeli settlements built on stolen Palestinian land. Has supply chains and business practices that profit from occupation and apartheid. Uses global events and sponsorships to whitewash its image while remaining complicit in human rights abuses. Electric Picnic is more than just a festival it is a cultural institution in Ireland, a space where values of creativity, freedom, and solidarity are celebrated. Allowing Coca-Cola to sponsor the festival undermines these very values and makes Electric Picnic complicit in whitewashing genocide. By dropping Coca-Cola, Electric Picnic can send a powerful message: our culture will not be used to cover up crimes against humanity. This would not only honor the hundreds of thousands of lives lost in Gaza but also set a precedent for ethical sponsorship in the music and arts world. Standing against genocide is not political but is a matter of basic human rights and human dignity.

The new BusConnects plan for Finglas brings some positives – the F1 and F2 will be 24 hour services with high frequency, and the new 24 route will connect Finglas directly to Dublin Airport. But a bus services aren't just about connecting suburbs to the city centre in the fastest way possible. The need for local connections to shops, schools, community facilities, family and friends  is vitally important. These are the everyday journeys that hold our community together. If these local links disappear, people will face longer journeys, overcrowded buses and possible isolation, hitting older people and those with disabilities the hardest. Sign and share this petition to ensure our voices are heard and that we have a bus service works for everyone in Finglas!

Residents of Inchicore and Dublin 8 use the Grand Canal to walk and cycle to work, and school. Local residents walk their dogs and relax with their children and family along this green space. The lamp posts along this section of the Grand Canal are rusty and have graffiti on them, some of which is 24 years. The run down lamp posts are taking away from the relaxation and feeling of safety on the tow path for walkers, cyclists and joggers using the tow path. This is a straight forward maintence job.

The siege and genocide must end. The people of Gaza are relying on regular people like us all to keep going - for them. The Global Sumud Flotilla is a coalition of everyday people—organisers, humanitarians, doctors, artists, clergy, lawyers, and seafarers—who believe in human dignity and the power of nonviolent action. 

Why is it important? The current parking and traffic situation on Kilmacullagh Road is unsafe for children, parents, and local residents. With two schools already operating and two building sites — including a new crèche — the road is becoming increasingly congested, creating real risks for accidents, delays, and conflicts in the community. Action now will prevent serious incidents and ensure a safer environment for everyone. Why should other people join? This issue affects the entire community: parents, children, local residents, and businesses. By joining the campaign, you help show decision makers that this isn’t just an individual concern, but a collective problem that needs urgent attention. Together, we can push for proper planning, safer roads, and better facilities for Kilmacullagh Road.

OThe Clonlara residing along the R463 would like to request the support of all residents of Clonlara for the following reasons: • Improved accessibility for those of us at these addresses means more economic activity in Clonlara village.   • It would allow us to access bars and restaurants. It would also create a higher footfall for the village shop which has now closed twice previously due to this challenge. It would increase bus service user numbers thus ensuring the service is not cancelled and more bus services may be added. • It would reduce traffic at Clonlara bridge as many would choose to walk and cycle such a short distance rather than sit on the bridge in traffic. • It would bring members from your community who are currently not spending time in the village due to a lack of accessibility across the bridge and create a more unified community.   We would also like to request the support of those who have  accessibility concerns for relatives living in the area. We thank you all for your support on this matter. **Petition update*  On 12.10.2025 this petition was submitted to Clare Coco, Cathal Crowe TD, elected members of Shannon municipal district, Clare ag friendly programme, Rural and Community Development Officer Conor Leyden