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Stop Dumping Books in Bins – Defend Intellectual Freedom in IrelandStop Dumping Books in Bins – Defend Intellectual Freedom in Ireland To everyone who believes in the value of a book: إلى كل شخص يؤمن بقيمة الكتاب We, the undersigned, affirm that the greatness of any society is measured by its respect for the written word. Ideas should be debated, not buried. Destroying a book is silencing a voice. Civilization begins where the dumping of books ends. This is not only a moral principle — it is a constitutional one. Article 40.6.1 of the Constitution of Ireland protects the right of every citizen to express and communicate their convictions and opinions. This protection extends to printed materials, academic texts, and cultural heritage. The arbitrary disposal of books in waste bins contradicts this constitutional spirit and undermines Ireland’s commitment to intellectual freedom. On 15 February 2026, hundreds of books — including classical works of jurisprudence, history, and Quranic exegesis — were discarded in waste bins at the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland. This act was justified by labelling these texts as “extremist,” a claim that has been publicly refuted by scholars, librarians, and community members who recovered these valuable academic works. Such labelling without due process constitutes a form of intellectual censorship that has no place in a democratic society. The ICCI Library: A Cultural and Academic Asset According to publicly available information, the ICCI library historically contained: • Nearly 10,000 books in Arabic • Over 4,000 books in English • Additional collections in French, German, Albanian, Urdu, and other languages For decades, it served as a multilingual research space and a quiet environment for learning. The destruction or disposal of such a collection represents a loss of shared intellectual heritage. We, therefore, call for the following: 1. Immediate Protection of the Remaining Library The management of the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland must safeguard all remaining books and prevent further disposal. 2. Preservation Through Transfer, Not Destruction If the Centre no longer wishes to maintain the library, the books must be transferred to: • Academic institutions • Researchers • Public libraries • Community archives We categorically reject the destruction or recycling of these materials. 3. Commitment to Intellectual Freedom Ireland must remain a country where knowledge is preserved, not discarded; where ideas are examined, not erased; and where cultural heritage is treated with dignity. Join us in defending intellectual freedom and protecting Ireland’s literary and cultural heritage. لا لرمي الكتب في القمامة – دفاعًا عن الحرية الفكرية في أيرلندا إلى كل شخص، في كل مكان، يؤمن بقيمة الكتاب: نحن، الموقّعين أدناه، نؤمن بأن عظمة أي مجتمع تُقاس بمدى احترامه للكلمة المكتوبة. فالأفكار تُناقش ولا تُدفن، وإتلاف الكتاب هو إسكاتٌ لصوت. إن الحضارة تبدأ حيث يتوقف رمي الكتب في النفايات. هذا المبدأ ليس مجرد موقف أخلاقي، بل هو حق دستوري. فالمادة 40.6.1 من الدستور الأيرلندي تكفل لكل مواطن الحق في التعبير عن قناعاته وآرائه، وتشمل هذه الحماية بوضوح المواد المطبوعة والتراث الفكري. إن التخلص العشوائي من الكتب في حاويات القمامة يتعارض مع روح هذا النص الدستوري، ويقوّض التزام أيرلندا التاريخي بحماية الحرية الفكرية. في 15 فبراير 2026، تم رمي مئات الكتب — بما في ذلك مراجع في الفقه والتاريخ وتفاسير القرآن — في حاويات القمامة بالمركز الثقافي الإسلامي في دبلن. وقد بُرّر هذا الفعل بوصف هذه الكتب بأنها “متطرفة”، وهو ادعاء باطل فندته شهادات المختصين وأفراد الجالية الذين استنقذوا هذه المجلدات العلمية القيّمة. إن إطلاق مثل هذه الأوصاف دون أساس علمي أو إجراءات سليمة هو شكل من أشكال الرقابة الفكرية التي لا مكان لها في مجتمع ديمقراطي. مكتبة المركز: تراث معرفي لا يجوز التفريط فيه تشير المعلومات المتاحة إلى أن مكتبة المركز الثقافي الإسلامي كانت تضم: • ما يقارب 10,000 كتاب باللغة العربية • أكثر من 4,000 كتاب باللغة الإنجليزية • ومجموعات بلغات أخرى مثل الفرنسية، الألمانية، الألبانية، والأردية لقد كانت المكتبة لعقود بيئة تعليمية هادئة وموردًا بحثيًا متعدد اللغات. إن إتلاف أو رمي هذا التراث ليس شأنًا محليًا فحسب، بل خسارة للمعرفة الإنسانية المشتركة. وعليه، نطالب بما يلي: 1. حماية فورية لما تبقى من المكتبة نطالب إدارة المركز بوقف أي عمليات تخلص من الكتب، وضمان حماية ما تبقى منها. 2. النقل بدل الإتلاف في حال عدم رغبة المركز في الاحتفاظ بالمكتبة، يجب نقل الكتب إلى: • مؤسسات أكاديمية • باحثين • مكتبات عامة • أرشيفات مجتمعية ونرفض رفضًا قاطعًا إتلافها أو إرسالها لشركات التدوير. 3. احترام الحرية الفكرية يجب أن تبقى أيرلندا بلدًا تُصان فيه المعرفة ولا تُهان، وتُناقش فيه الأفكار ولا تُمحى، ويُحترم فيه التراث الثقافي بكل أشكاله. انضم إلينا للدفاع عن المعرفة، وعن حق المجتمع في الوصول إلى تراثه الفكري. #DublinBookForum #StopBookDumping #IntellectualFreedomIreland3 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Adam Mohamed -
No War with Iran: Triple Lock our FutureAs a new world war is breaking out, the Irish government is pushing through a bill to end Irish Neturality. All TDs must vote against the Defence Amendment Bill 2025 and stop Ireland from being dragged into Trump's war.2,118 of 3,000 Signatures -
Katie for Croker!Support Katie Taylor to have her last bout at Croke Park40 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Sinéad Sheehan -
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Turn off the Toxic Algorithmshttps://cdn.uplift.ie/assets/uploads/2025/07/MyUplift-banner-politician-SVG-1-scaled.png We must pass People Before Profit's 'Online Safety (Recommender Algorithms) Bill 2025'. The Bill would require social media platforms to turn off recommender algorithms for under 18s. It would also require that recommender algorithms based on profiling or sensitive personal data have to be actively turned on by adult users. This bill will be brought to the next stage in the Dáil on Wednesday March 4th, with TDs likely voting on it that night. If the bill is voted down it will 'fall' and will not be brought forward. We can't let this happen!148 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Paul Murphy TD -
Save Thor – An 8-Year-Old Family Dog Deserves a Fair Second ChanceSave Thor – An 8-Year-Old Family Dog Deserves a Fair Second Chance372 of 400 SignaturesCreated by Babar Askary
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Support the RotundaJust like many other women, I had my babies in the Rotunda. I believe women and babies deserve world class care. The decision to refuse the critical care wing in the Rotunda is an enormous setback for maternity services. Yet again, women have to go out and fight for adequate health services. Anyone who has spent any time in the Rotunda knows it should have facilities fit for 21st century care for women and vulnerable babies, but instead cramped conditions make the life- saving work midwives, nurses and doctors do everyday harder than it should be. Show your support by signing our petition to the Taoiseach and the Minister for Health. Government must commit to getting the critical care wing built as soon as possible.121 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Ruth O'Dea
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Improve Sports and Play Facilities in Mountjoy Square!Dublin City Council need to alter their plans to redevelop Mountjoy Square by including sports facilities and a dedicated playground for the youth of the area.250 of 300 SignaturesCreated by Liam Toebes -
Unquenchable Thirst: OpenAI's Drinking Water Usage and How Trinity Can HelpBan ChatGPT off the Trinity College Dublin Wifi.126 of 200 SignaturesCreated by Ella Flynn -
FULL-TIME GARDA STATION SERVING THE LUSK–RUSH AREA, CO DUBLINPETITION FOR THE PROVISION OF A FULL-TIME GARDA STATION SERVING THE LUSK–RUSH AREA, NORTH FINGAL877 of 1,000 SignaturesCreated by Ciara D -
Refuse Aquaculture and Foreshore Licence Application T12-462A in Lough SwillyWe are asking the Minister and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to refuse Aquaculture and Foreshore Licence Application T12-462A in Lough Swilly. Lough Swilly is one of Donegal’s most valuable natural assets. It supports protected wildlife, provides daily recreational space for local residents, and plays an important role in tourism and the wider local economy. Any development of this scale must clearly demonstrate that it will not harm the environment, public safety, or the long-term character of the area. At present, that has not been convincingly shown. In particular: • The proposal is large in scale and would significantly increase the footprint of oyster farming in this part of the lough. • Lough Swilly is a protected area for birds, and there are serious concerns about disturbance and loss of feeding habitat. • There are already known issues with invasive Pacific oysters in the lough. This application is not restricted to sterile (triploid) oysters, which increases the risk of further spread of non-native breeding populations and long-term ecological damage. • The cumulative environmental impact of multiple aquaculture sites across the lough has not been clearly addressed. • The visual and amenity impact on a scenic coastline used daily by residents for walking, swimming, sailing and other recreation, and promoted as part of Donegal’s tourism initiatives, raises serious concerns. Lough Swilly is central to the county’s reputation as an unspoilt coastal destination, and this proposal risks undermining that image and economic value. • There are concerns about damage to fragile sand dune systems along the shoreline, which are important habitats and provide natural coastal protection. Increased activity and structural development risk further degradation of these sensitive areas. • Marine debris associated with aquaculture equipment is already found along parts of the shoreline on a regular basis. Further expansion increases the risk of plastic waste, storm displacement of equipment, and long-term environmental pollution. • Public safety, navigation and environmental protection measures require much stronger guarantees. There have been injuries associated with these oyster trestles in the past, and no clear evidence of adequate public liability insurance has been provided with this application. For these reasons, I believe the precautionary principle should apply. Unless it can be clearly demonstrated that this development will not negatively affect wildlife, water quality, public safety, tourism or the natural character of Lough Swilly, the application should not be approved.1,887 of 2,000 SignaturesCreated by Save Linsfort Beach -
Allow Dogs on Public Transport in Ireland with Clear and Uniform RulesWe are asking the Irish Government, the Department of Transport, and Transport for Ireland (TFI) to introduce a national, standardised policy that allows dogs on all forms of public transport — including Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Luas, and Irish Rail. We want clear rules that ensure safety and respect for all passengers, such as mandatory leads, muzzles where required, and designated areas if necessary. We also ask the Joint Committee on Public Petitions and the Ombudsmen to consider this petition, gather evidence from transport operators, and recommend that the Dáil and Seanad update national policy accordingly. Our request is simple: make Ireland a modern, accessible, pet‑friendly country by allowing dogs on public transport under clear, uniform regulations.16 of 100 SignaturesCreated by Mario Rossi
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Save Yamamori Izakaya From Being Shut DownProtect 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.7,835 of 8,000 SignaturesCreated by Alt Dublin