Update: Plans to introduce new bylaws have been stalled as a direct result of people powered campaigning! The battle is not over - just paused for now. Cork County Council are introducing new by-laws that will fundamentally change the market. New by-laws will add another layer of bureaucracy for already registered traders.

Defend public transport. Defend workers' pay and conditions. Stop the attacks on Bus Éireann.

Offer sanctuary and urgent medical treatment to save Moussa's eyesight now. His family are approved for resettlement so let's offer them refuge in time to save his eyesight.

The Horticulture course in West Cork Campus provides a vital training centre for those who wish to pursue a career in Horticulture, growing food and sustainability in the West Cork area. Students have already enrolled in the Sep 2024 course however the course is being shut down. 

Don't allow a monster skyscraper to be built over beautiful historical Port Of Cork Buildings.

We are calling on the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the Department of Transport to immediately restore the 145 bus route, which serves as the only direct public transport link between Heuston Station and the UCD campus. The removal of this bus route will severely impact the daily lives of students, staff, and the wider UCD community, especially those who rely on public transport to access the campus. We ask that the relevant authorities act swiftly to ensure that UCD remains accessible and that all members of the community, regardless of where they live or how they commute, can continue to engage fully with campus life and work.

Parents, We Need You! Save Rainbow Playgroup & Protect Early Years Education! Imagine being told with just one week's notice that your child’s preschool is closing. Well, that’s exactly what has happened to families at Rainbow Community Playgroup in Dublin 7 – and it’s part of a much bigger crisis in early childhood education across Ireland. We want the government to take action now.

Protect Yamamori Izakaya – Defend Dublin’s Nightlife Yamamori Izakaya has been one of Dublin’s most important late-night cultural spaces for 30 years….. Operating from its basement venue on George’s Street, it has consistently supported local DJs, artists, and promoters and has provided a vital platform for community, creativity, and independent nightlife. The space is a staple of local culture in Dublin and a truly unique spot for the city. Now, it is facing a High Court injunction over alleged noise complaints from its new neighbour, The Hoxton Hotel. The Hoxton is a British hotel chain that  refurbished Dublin’s historic Central Hotel and is planning to open its own basement nightclub later this year. Yet despite Yamamori operating in the same space for years before the hotel redevelopment, The Hoxton is now seeking legal action, claiming “serious noise nuisance” and stating it cannot regularly use 31 of its 129 rooms due to sound from the long-established venue next door. Let’s be clear: Yamamori was there first. 👁️ The venue operated throughout The Hoxton’s refurbishment. There were no such disputes prior to this redevelopment. Yamamori even offered practical solutions, including installing tamper-proof sound limiting devices and engaging noise experts. What We Are Asking We call for: • The protection of Yamamori Izakaya as a long-standing cultural venue. • The proper enforcement of the Agent of Change principle. • Stronger protections for existing late-night venues in Dublin. • Accountability for developers to implement adequate soundproofing when building beside established nightlife spaces. • Support from Dublin City Council, local councilors and the government for Yamamori Izakaya. Dublin cannot afford to lose another independent venue because of development oversight.  Another venue Street 66 just a short walk away experienced similar problems with people moving into busy areas with nightlife. We must act now as what happens here will have repercussions for nightlife going forward. Sign this petition to protect Yamamori Izakaya and defend Dublin’s nightlife.  

Allow the tree to decay naturally.

https://cdn.uplift.ie/assets/uploads/2025/07/MyUplift-banner-politician-SVG-1-scaled.png Following the loss of the privately-operated bus service between Athenry and Galway in September 2024, the people of Athenry were promised a new PSO bus service to Galway. Over 18 months later no progress has been made, and the NTA have stated there is no Government funding in place to implement a new service. Furthermore, Iarnród Éireann have stated that no funding is in place to maintain the 6.50am train from Athenry to Galway beyond August of this year. Bus and rail services are critical for people who have work, education and other commitments in Galway City and the lack of services at peak times is having a detrimental impact on commuters. This is unacceptable. We, the people of Athenry, demand funding for these essential services: 1. The continuation of the 6.50am train service beyond August 2. Implementation of the promised bus service between Athenry and Galway City.