Fine Gael’s healthcare policy is an exercise in major deception

  Fine Gael’s healthcare policy is an exercise in deception The ‘Dutch model’ they promote is two tiered contrary to Fine Gael claims €1.2 billion in profit made by Dutch private health insurers in 2009 and €38 million wasted on advertising Speaking at today’s press conference Conor Mac Liam, health campaigner and Socialist Party/ULA candidate…

Manifesto launch of the Socialist Party/United Left Alliance

10 February 2011 Manifesto launch of the Socialist Party/United Left Alliance Socialist Party fielding nine candidates as part of the United Left Alliance Manifesto challenges the cut back consensus of the political establishment Opening the Manifesto launch of the Socialist Party Cllr Mick Barry, candidate for Cork North Central said: “This manifesto is not a…

Another Memorable Day for St. Mary’s Secondary School, Baldoyle

In one of the most thrilling days experienced in the sporting history of St Mary's, both our Under 16 and Under 19 Basketball teams covered themselves in glory in the SSA Division One Finals in the National Basketball Arena, Tallaght. The Under 16 team very nearly took home the trophy after a pulsating match that…

Husband of Susie Long criticises Fine Gael’s James Reilly for invoking her name in defence of their flawed health insurance policy

7th February 2010 Press release: Socialist Party Husband of Susie Long criticises Fine Gael's James Reilly for invoking her name in defence of their flawed health insurance policy Conor MacLiam, Socialist Party/ULA candidate in Carlow Kilkenny advocates universal one tier public healthcare system over Fine Gael's privatisation agenda Responding to the debate between Fine Gael's…

Brian Greene welcomes increased 29 bus service to Baldoyle but link to Sutton X must be maintained

Dublin Bus have announced plans for changes to bus services in Dublin North East. DUBLIN BUS will have a consultation process. Consultation for the proposals will close Friday 25th February 2011. Dublin Bus are holding a public consultation chats in Donaghmede shopping centre on the 17th February 2-8pm http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/Network-Direct/Network-Direct-Phase-2/Howth-Road/ Maphttp://www.dublinbus.ie/PageFiles/6834/Howth%20Road.pdf Local link buses from Baldoyle…

Low paid private sector workers must ready themselves a fight to defend living standards

2nd February 2011 Press Notice: United Left Alliance Minimum wage cut a green light for employers offensive Low paid private sector workers must ready themselves a fight to defend living standards Union leadership must rise to the challenge of attack on workers' right and conditions Press conference Today (Wednesday) 2nd February 2011, 12pm  Buswells Hotel Speakers:…