What underpins Sinn Féin’s rise in the southern Irish state

17th February 2012 Socialist Action 0

By Frances Davis

Almost one year on from the general election in the southern Irish state, which saw the crushing defeat of the Fianna Fáil government and the election of a Fine Gael/Labour coalition, the Irish economy remains in deep crisis. Implementing the same austerity policies as the previous government, the devastating impact on living standards continues, in parallel to the effect of similar Tory policies in Britain.

Photo: Christina Kekka

Solidarity with the people of Greece

14th February 2012 Socialist Action 0

The Coalition of Resistance and the People’s Charter are appealing for support for a campaign against the extreme ‘austerity’ measures being imposed on the Greek population.

The statement, set out below, should be given widespread backing and can be signed here.