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…
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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:…
where is our James Connolly
I just found a vid on YT with my great grand uncle Senator Thomas MacPartlin beside James Connolly front left 4:59 http://qued.tv/?media=10540~~298.3 http://www.briangreene.com/bhg/2010/tom-mcpartlin-ictu-my-great-granduncle/
United Left Alliance must feature in party leader debates
28 January 2010 Press Release: United Left Alliance Joe Higgins and Richard Boyd Barrett call for United Left Alliance must feature in party leader debates Agreement by TV3 that ULA will be included a welcome development RTE, TG4, Sky, Today FM and Newstalk must follow suit Responding to the discussion about the format of live…
aer lingus swim club
Just before the team wings its way to the Crow’s Nest in Switzerland, we thought it would be fun to reflect on this summers Division 2′s and welcome back Maurice Mc Crohan with his unique spin on all things aquatic….!
Joe Higgins MEP calls on Finance Bill to be postponed until after General Election
Press Statement 23/1/2011 Finance Bill Must Be Postponed Until After Election *Should be unthinkable that a discredited Government with no mandate could push draconian Finance Bill through Dail; *Fine Gael and Labour Party facilitation of fast tracking Finance Bill utterly cynical and opportunistic: Joe Higgins MEP / The Socialist Party “The Finance Bill contains the…