We want there to be an immediate reinstatement of EWSS and PUP to their original levels!

1 in 10 women* in Ireland are suffering from Endometriosis and are waiting up to nine years to recieve proper diagnosis and treatment for this debilitating chronic condition.

Support An Taisce’s objection, not another data centre!  Energy for housing and essential services not corporations!

Bessborough mother & baby home is constantly being targeted by developers even after the Mother & Baby Home commission’s final report, which stated, it was “highly likely” that burials did take place in the grounds of Bessborough, which opened as a mother and baby home in 1922. But the commission said that the only way it could be established that infant burials definitely took place in the once 200-acre estate was by an excavation of the entire property, including in areas that have since been built upon. Cork council previously publicly stated in the media it will protect a section of bessboro being a section on a map deemed “childrens burial ground” however 8 test trench’s on the site conducted in 2019 showed that the labelled “children burial ground” contained no remains, so currently a area containing no remains are being protected. While a developer company who has now launched fresh applications for bessboro & who claim to have consulted with a group who’s concern is also what was labelled “the children burial ground” on a 1950 map & who have now welcomed housing on a part of bessboro land that investigations also found to contain no remains like the labelled children burial ground section however that section with no remains has protection, while many survivors & relatives of missing relatives who had not been consulted feel the whole land need to be protected and shouldn’t be touched before a extensive investigation is carried out on the site deemed to be a crime scene to determine where the remains of the children truly are. Recently a poets house in Cork was given a preservation order, when the folly on bessboro land was given protection, the whole of bessboro should have been given the same protection for not only historic reasoning but also emotional reasons and basic respect for our dead who was once not afford any form of such. No one no matter who you are should be allowed to tamper with evidence before any form of proper extensive legal investigation is carried out on such sites deemed crime scenes & If they continue to refuse to do such the least we can do in the meantime is protect and preserve the whole of the land of bessboro. Please help us to protect bessboro’s land deemed to be a crime scene, let’s ensure we see proper investigations on behalf of our missing & dead. If you agree that bessboro mother & baby home grounds in cork deserve to be respected & protected from any form of development please support this petition to show this is not what is truly wanted, thank you #keepyourhandsoffbessboro

The "Don't Bottle It" campaign aims to ban the sale and use of plastic water bottles in all public institutions in Ireland.

Incorporate menopause training into the curriculum for GP training, launch a national education campaign, menopause in workplace policies and the secondary school curriculum.

Maintain a Minister for the Department of Children and Youth Affairs

Make the Hosting Agreement Scheme accessible to all Non-EU/EEA PhD students conducting research in Ireland who may not have employment contracts with their universities.

  We, the undersigned, are parents, guardians, and adult learners who use Mullingar Swimming Pool and are deeply concerned about the recently announced policy prohibiting private swimming lessons during public sessions, due to come into effect on 1st May 2026.  This decision will have a significant and negative impact on many members of our community.  Private one-to-one and small ratio swimming lessons play a vital role for:  • Children who struggle in group lesson settings • Children with additional needs or disabilities who require tailored instruction • Individuals who need extra support to build water confidence and safety skills • Adults who are learning to swim, many of whom rely on private lessons due to anxiety, past experiences, or the need for a more personalised pace For many of these users, private instruction is not a luxury—it is the only effective and accessible way they can safely learn to swim.    We find it difficult to reconcile this decision with the stated goal of providing a “safe, fair, and well-managed environment for all pool users.” In reality, structured one-to-one or small-ratio lessons delivered by qualified instructors are among the safest and most controlled uses of the facility.   It is clear that there is a lack of sufficient availability within the pool's own lesson programmes. Many classes are oversubscribed, leaving families and adult learners without access and driving demand for private lessons. In addition, limited time and availability within these programmes— particularly for children with additional needs— means that many are not adequately supported in a group setting.  While alternative offerings such as the swim ability programme and sensory sessions are available, these appear to be underutilised and do not meet the broader demand or replace the flexibility and effectiveness of private instruction for many users.  The parent and toddler sessions were also forced to discontinue in July, despite the programme’s success and delivery by a highly experienced instructor. This has already left many families with young children under four years old without access to appropriate lessons in the pool. Although an alternative offering for this cohort was indicated, no such replacement has materialised. It now appears that yet another group of children is being overlooked.   There is no indication that these private lessons have caused any disadvantage to other pool users. In many cases, they have taken place without overcrowding or disruption. As such, a complete ban appears disproportionate.   We also wish to express our strong concern and frustration at the extremely short notice given for this change. With less than 10 days’ notice before implementation on 1st May, families and adult learners have been left with little time to adjust. Many have only recently built trust with instructors and developed confidence in the water, and this abrupt change risks undoing important progress and will discourage them from using the pool altogether. 

Grant an extension today for Shellybanks Sandymount Educate Together school regarding student number directives. Stop us losing a teacher this Friday!