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Ireland’s Future Cannot Be Built On Ireland’s Past
People Before Profit says a united Ireland needs a border poll without delay and must be a radically different, socialist state rather than a continuation of the two existing states, citing housing, childcare, health waiting lists and tax havens.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Original release: Ireland’s Future Cannot Be Built On Ireland’s Past (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll MLA On The News That Catholics Outnumber Protestants In The North
People Before Profit MLA Gerry Carroll responds to reports that Catholics now outnumber Protestants in the North, calling it a historical milestone but arguing it will not by itself bring substantive change. He calls for a united Ireland built on socialist, working-class foundations.
Constitutional affairs Economy and employment Issue: Catholics outnumbering Protestants in Northern Ireland census figures Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA On The News That Catholics Outnumber Protestants In The North (opens in a new tab)
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Who Is Charles?
People Before Profit criticises King Charles ahead of Belfast's celebrations, citing his £652 million estate, inheritance tax exemption, private jet travel, Balmoral and Sandringham environmental immunity, and past controversies, and says working-class people should refuse to eulogise him.
Constitutional affairs International affairs Original release: Who Is Charles? (opens in a new tab)
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Gerry Carroll MLA Supports Campaign For Women’s Refuge.
West Belfast MLA Gerry Carroll calls on the Communities Minister and the NI Housing Executive to urgently commission a replacement women’s supported‑living hostel, saying the shutdown of Regina Coeli and unkept promises have left vulnerable women without safe accommodation.
Housing Disability and equality Issue: Regina Coeli women’s hostel shutdown and occupation Original release: Gerry Carroll MLA Supports Campaign For Women’s Refuge. (opens in a new tab)
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Translink “Special” Train An Insult To Derry
People Before Profit councillor Maeve O'Neill says Translink's decision to run a special train for the Derry v Galway All-Ireland semi-final from Belfast rather than Derry is a deliberate insult to the city. She calls for the issue to be addressed immediately and urges a proper Derry-Dublin rail…
Infrastructure and transport Issue: Translink Derry special train for All-Ireland semi-final departing from Belfast Original release: Translink “Special” Train An Insult To Derry (opens in a new tab)
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Cllr Fiona Ferguson Organises Belfast Rally In Solidarity With The Rollback Of Roe V Wade In America
People Before Profit Cllr Fiona Ferguson says the US rollback of Roe v Wade horrifies the world, urges provision of local abortion services in the North and condemns Health Minister Robin Swann’s inaction, announcing a Belfast City Hall rally tonight at 6 pm with Alliance for Choice, Amnesty Int’l &
Disability and equality Health Issue: US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade Original release: Cllr Fiona Ferguson Organises Belfast Rally In Solidarity With The Rollback Of Roe V Wade In America (opens in a new tab)
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Roe V Wade Decision Is A Wake Up Call To Repeal Movement In Ireland
People Before Profit TD Brid Smith urges the Taoiseach to complete the review of the Termination of Pregnancy Act, calling for the 12‑week limit and three‑day waiting period to be removed, full decriminalisation, safe‑access zones and improved sex education, saying the US Roe v Wade decision is a w
Disability and equality Health Issue: US Supreme Court overturns Roe v Wade Original release: Roe V Wade Decision Is A Wake Up Call To Repeal Movement In Ireland (opens in a new tab)
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PSNI ‘Spit Hood’ Justification Can’t Be Trusted
People Before Profit Cllr Maeve O'Neill says the PSNI cannot be trusted over its decision to make spit hood use permanent, citing Amnesty International concerns about disproportionate use on disabled people, Catholic community members and children, and the PSNI's refusal to publish consultation…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: PSNI decision to make spit hood use permanent Original release: PSNI ‘Spit Hood’ Justification Can’t Be Trusted (opens in a new tab)
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Derry Workers Back Defiant Rail Strikers Against Tory Bullies
People Before Profit Cllr Shaun Harkin backs striking rail workers in Britain against a pay cut and job layoffs, accusing Tories and bosses of demonising the RMT union. He urges workers in Derry and the North to join an ICTU march and rally at Stormont this Saturday for cost of living pay rises.
Economy and employment Infrastructure and transport Issue: RMT rail strike over pay and job layoffs, June 2022 Original release: Derry Workers Back Defiant Rail Strikers Against Tory Bullies (opens in a new tab)
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Action Needed On Cost Of Living Crisis To Protect Women And Girls
People Before Profit Councillor Maeve O’Neill says the cost‑of‑living crisis deepens structural inequalities for women and calls for action, including investment in domestic‑violence services, education on consent and reforms to benefits, childcare and reproductive rights, as Derry and Strabane Coun
Justice and policing Economy and employment Issue: Derry and Strabane Council gender‑based violence meeting Original release: Action Needed On Cost Of Living Crisis To Protect Women And Girls (opens in a new tab)