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# Anti-austerity

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'This is the time to pass the legislation you want': Gino Kenny on our 'weak Dáil'
The Medicinal Cannabis Bill passed through its first stage last week.
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Dec 11th 2016, 8:30 AM
19 accused in Jobstown trial to have separate trials
They had previously asked that they go on trial together. The trials will most likely be broken up into blocks.
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May 12th 2016, 2:00 PM
Portugal is in limbo after a left-wing alliance toppled the government
The conservative minority government was the shortest-lived administration in the country’s history.
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Nov 11th 2015, 2:19 PM
Varoufakis gets rock star reception in London as he gives Corbyn advice
“I have news for you – austerity sucks.”
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Sep 15th 2015, 12:07 PM
Gardaí ban Paul Murphy from collecting because it might encourage lawbreaking
The anti-water charges TD isn’t being allowed conduct collections in Tallaght.
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Aug 30th 2015, 6:58 PM
Thousands of people are rallying in the centre of Athens right now
They are braving bad weather as they make their feelings clear over the upcoming referendum.
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Jun 30th 2015, 6:57 PM
Opinion: Greece has turned the page – it's up to all of us to write the next chapter
This election was vital – not just for Greeks, but for working class people throughout Europe.
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Jan 26th 2015, 6:55 PM
Greece's far-left Syriza party race ahead in exit polls as government concedes defeat
Exit polls have placed support for the party at between 35.5% and 39.5%.
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Jan 25th 2015, 7:31 PM
Ireland's water charges protest made the international headlines
The march made the news in Iran, Sydney and Russia.
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Oct 12th 2014, 8:30 PM
Column: Is the Socialist Party cloaking itself as ‘Anti-Austerity Alliance’?
At its core, the newly-registered AAA is asking people to vote for members of our already-established Socialist Party, says Aaron McKenna.
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Feb 22nd 2014, 8:00 AM
‘This is more than dollars and cents’: US trade unions bring anti-austerity message to Ireland
Several leaders of large trade unions in the US were in Dublin this week to argue against austerity. They also spoke to TheJournal.ie about the political deadlock in the US.
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Oct 27th 2013, 7:45 AM
VIDEO: Pat Rabbitte being surrounded by protestors in pub
Do you agree with the method of protest on show in this video?
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Jul 18th 2013, 11:44 AM
Rabbitte confronted by protestors in Dublin city centre pub
The Communications Minister was followed into by anti-austerity protestors before gardaí intervened earlier this evening.
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Jul 17th 2013, 10:18 PM
SIPTU condemns 'fascist behaviour' at today's austerity protest
SIPTU president Jack O’Connor alleges that protesters carrying Sinn Féin and ULA banners attempted to disrupt proceedings.
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Nov 24th 2012, 5:55 PM
Thousands take part in Dublin anti-austerity march (PHOTOS)
As many as 8,000 people are marching through Dublin city centre to protest against austerity measures.
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Nov 24th 2012, 2:44 PM
Clashes erupt in Europe anti-austerity protests
Millions of workers across Europe rallied together today in strikes and rallies to protest against any further austerity measures.
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Nov 14th 2012, 9:29 PM
Poll: Would you like to see more anti-austerity protests in Ireland?
The Greeks and Spanish are striking, the Germans and Portuguese are protesting but the Irish have, in the most part, been relatively quiet.
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Nov 14th 2012, 10:14 AM
German state elections a blow for Merkel… and austerity
The winning party in Germany’s most populous state, the Social Democrats, have been described as spendthrift by the Chancellor.
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May 14th 2012, 8:05 AM
General strike taking place in Spain over labour reforms
Airlines are warning passengers who are due to fly to or from Spain, the Balearic Islands and the Canaries today to expect disruptions as demonstrations over austerity measures fill the streets.
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Mar 29th 2012, 9:52 AM
The Daily Fix: Saturday
In tonight’s fix: Darren Scully in tears; fears for the euro; concern for George Michael and anti-austerity protests on the streets of Dublin.
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Nov 26th 2011, 7:57 PM
In pictures: unions lead march against austerity in Dublin
Turnout was reported to be less than two-thousand people.
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Nov 26th 2011, 5:47 PM
Thousands expected for Dublin protest against austerity
The trade union-backed rally is to take place in Dublin city centre from noon today.
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Nov 26th 2011, 10:19 AM