An article that everyone should read, to remind ourselves of what it means to make sacrifices for the Other. And change the world.
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🌐French journalists stand in solidarity with the hundreds of Palestinian journalists killed in Gaza by Israel to prevent reporting on the genocide.
I wonder what it takes for other journalists to stand against the slaughtering of their colleagues.
Yesterday we held a peaceful protest at the Westbury Hotel because Gabriel Makhlouf, Governor of the Central Bank, was there. Listen to Ken Powell on how, disgracefully, the Gardaí brutally manhandled protesters and arrested one person. 1
Israeli soldiers and settlers in the wild West Bank: birds of a feather. One with a uniform, one without; both above the law.
How many more war crimes until principled action replaces empty statements?
Palestinians need protection—now.
Israel needs an arms embargo—now.
"You don't ask the perpetrator of genocide."
In a searing interview with the BBC, paediatrician Dr Tanya Haj Hassan condemned the broadcaster for echoing Israeli government talking points as she recounted her harrowing experiences in Gaza.
Dr Haj Hassan, who recently returned
Freedom Flotilla Coalition Press Release:
While en route to Gaza, the 'Madleen' responded to a mayday relay from a Frontex drone in the Central Mediterranean. ‘Madleen’ immediately contacted Greek and Egyptian authorities. However, both confirmed they were too far away to
The #MESL2025 report out today!
Read the report for details of the Minimum Essential Standard of Living in 2025:
📈18.8% change in MESL costs from 2020 to 2025
👩👦👦Update on minimum needs of children
💶Adequacy of social protection rates and minimum wage
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We have published our 2026 Pre-Budget Submission today, titled "Inclusive Employment, Sustainable Communities".
We are calling on the Government to Invest in social protection and wider public services to protect already low incomes that do not meet the cost of living.
I actually cannot believe that the Government are going to spend over a billion euro in tax cuts. Our public services have been gutted, there needs to be "prudent" measures in the Budget, and yet, our already narrow tax base will become even more precarious?! Math isn't mathing
8/11 Excluding windfall corporation tax receipts, the government is forecasting a budget deficit of almost €11 billion next year (3.2% of GNI*). This is despite a strong economy.