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Bríd Smith: If we did free transport right, we can convince more than 1% of car users to switch

We need better, more frequent and efficient public transport in rural and urban areas and we need to make it free, writes Bríd Smith.

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Mar 13th 2023, 7:00 AM

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Bríd Smith: Expansion of data centres is not going to help our serious energy woes

The People Before Profit TD says our fondness for data centres is driven by misplaced servility to the whims of corporates.

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Oct 6th 2022, 11:50 PM

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Bríd Smith: At least Nero fiddled while Rome burned - some in government here just hide

The People Before Profit TD says the fact it took the country’s leading politicians 24 hours to react to the IPCC report is telling.

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Aug 11th 2021, 8:00 AM

Bríd Smith: Data centres are the elephant in the room when it comes to climate policy

The People Before Profit TD says Ireland’s society and climate will not gain anything from data centres.

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Jun 25th 2021, 9:50 AM

Brid Smith: 'We need to take on the market forces that are profiteering from this pandemic'

People Before Profit TD Brid Smith says we need to consider moving beyond the restricted ‘market’ in this time of crisis.

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Apr 7th 2020, 8:00 AM

'As the first TD to speak about my abortion, I hope to dispel the shame'

I’m delighted to have the chance to explain why I’m so passionate about repealing the Eighth Amendment, writes Brid Smith.

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Jul 11th 2017, 12:05 AM