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Nurses and Midwives unite to fight against austerity

Nurses and Midwives unite to fight against austerity

The new year’s bell rang with a national strike where thousands of nurses and midwives across the country stopped going to their jobs and made a stand, asking for changes…

Budget promises on their way

Budget promises on their way

Ireland’s seventh austerity Budget warned it would be ‘tough’ – and it was.…

Anti-Property tax campaigners take to streets of Dublin

Anti-Property tax campaigners take to streets of Dublin

A national protest against the unwelcome property tax took place on Saturday 13 April with 5000 to 8000 campaigners assembling at the Garden of Remembrance, Parnell Square.…

More cuts expected in Budget 2013

More cuts expected in Budget 2013

Local community groups struggle in the face of harsh austerity cuts, writes Megan Naughton…

Families fighting household charges

Families fighting household charges

The cost of living for average families is set to rise even further with the introduction of household charges, according to new figures released by the CSO.…