Tag Archives: Right2Water

From Bended Knee to a New Republic

Brendan Ogle’s new book  describes how the fight for water is changing Ireland November 2nd: From its explosion onto Dublin’s streets in October 2014 the anti-water-charges campaign has changed the face of politics in the Republic. As a result of … Continue reading

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Unite expresses solidarity with Jobstown accused

Union urges large attendance at tomorrow’s support rally October 21st: Unite has expressed solidarity with the Jobstown teenager accused of ‘false imprisonment’ on foot of a 2014 protest where former Tánaiste Joan Burton’s car was delayed for some hours.  Pointing … Continue reading

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Unite says progress on water “significant milestone on road to victory”

Union warns battle for full abolition and referendum continues Jimmy Kelly welcomes signs of political realignment April 28th: Unite, as a key component of the Right2Water campaign and water movement, today congratulated the thirty-nine members of Dail Eireann who have placed … Continue reading

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Statement regarding Unite members working in the area of water services

March 10th: “Unite represents members who are employed by local authorities but working for Irish Water under Service Level Agreements, and we also represent members directly employed by Irish Water/Ervia. “The jobs of those employed by local authorities would not … Continue reading

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Extracts from remarks delivered by Jimmy Kelly at Saturday’s Right2Water demonstration

Politics is about choices – and the wrong choices have been made August 30th: “Since last October hundreds of thousands of us have taken to the streets of Dublin, and of towns and cities around the country, to asset our … Continue reading

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