 Carers and their loved ones who receive roll-over respite care in Cherryorchard Hospital have been informed by the HSE that the newly refurbished Beech Unit at Cherryorchard Hospital is to close indefinitely. The management at the hospital have saidthat the closure of the Beech Unit is due to staff shortages for the Summer months. However, they could not give any guarantees as to when it will reopen.
The carers and their families with the support of People Before Profit are having a Protest
on Friday 3rd July @ 4pm.
We are asking for you support at help save the vital Respite Care services in this area.
Protest starts from Church of Assumption (at Kylemore roundabout, Ballyfermot) and will travel to Cherryorchard Hospital
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People Before Profit will be launching a vigorous campaign for a NO Vote
The People Before Profit Alliance (PBPA) announced today that it will be launching a vigorous campaign against the Lisbon Treaty. It called on the electorate to reject the so-called guarantees given to the government.
Watch Cllr Joan Collins speaking to RTE News about the Campaign- CLICK on image below to see the report:
 PBPA Councillor Richard Boyd Barrett said “The people should not be fooled. This is exactly the same treaty that was rejected last year. Nothing has changed. This Treaty will lead to the privatisation of public services and increased militarisation of the EU. Enshrined in this Treaty are the failed neo-liberal policies which have caused the recent economic crisis. This is a Treaty for big business. The so-called guarantees will not enhance workers rights. The pro-business decisions of the European Court will not be reversed. The demands of the Europeans Trade Union Confederation for a social progress clause have been ignored.” |
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Cllr Brid Smith Condems Closure of Respite Care unit at Cherryorchard Hospital
Public Meeting Will Launch Campaign To Save Respite Service Carers and their loved ones who receive roll-over respite care in Cherryorchard Hospital have been informed by the HSE that the newly refurbished Beech Unit at Cherryorchard Hospital is to close indefintely.
The management at the hospital have told Councillor Brid Smith that the closure of the Beech is due to staff shortages for the Summer months. However, they could not give any guarantees as to when it will reopen.  Nurses who are taking annual leave and maternity leave are not being replaced. The HSE embargo on recruitment is once again seriously hurting patients receiving respite care and their families. Last year the carers campaigned strongly with Brid Smith to stop the permanent closure of respite care services in Cherryorchard Hospital. They collected thousands of signatures, lobblied politicans and held two very large demonstrations through Ballyfermot up to the Hospital. The respite care services were sucessfully re-instated at that time. Following that campaign the Beech unit at the hospital was renovated and extended. This new and beautiful facility will now lie empty due to cuts. |
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People Before Profit Alliance Welcomes Shift To The Left In Local Election Results
Alliance Wins Five Council Seats Alliance Says Government Must Be Driven From Office Time For New Political Force To Offer A Real Alternative  Cllr Brid Smith & Cllr Joan Collins celebrate thier election to Dublin City Council in the RDS
The People Before Profit Alliance today welcomed the outcome of the local elections. The results show a significant shift to the left. Throughout the country, in Dublin, Dun Laoghaire, Cork, Tipperary, Sligo and Galway the people have voted for councillors who want to see real change in Irish society. The People Before Profit Alliance won five seats in its first local election campaign and now has more seats than the Greens. Elected were; Richard Boyd Barrett (Dun Laoighre), Joan Collins (Crumlin/Kimmage), Brid Smith (Ballyfermot/Drimnagh), Hugh Lewis (Ballybrack) & Gino Kenny (Clondalkin).
 Above: Newly elected Ballybrack Cllr Hugh Lewis & Cllr Richard Boyd Barrett, Dun Laoghaire
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Councillor Joan Collins calls for support for
PROTEST AT OUR LADY'S CHILDREN HOSPITAL, 2PM, THIS SATURDAY, 27th OF JUNE
 Government must provide funding for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital
On Monday evening the Board of Our Lady's Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, announced that the planned cuts in ward's theatres etc were off the agenda, other avenue's would be sought to meet the €9.6 million cut's demanded by the HSE.
On Monday evening the Board of Our Lady's Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, announced that the planned cuts in ward's theatres etc were off the agenda, other avenue's would be sought to meet the €9.6 million cut's demanded by the HSE. While welcoming this news the Save Our Children's Hospital Campaign cautioned that the cuts could continue in a few months time and called on the HSE to fund the €9.6 million and reverse the cuts to date which include the closure of St Josephs ward, with the loss of 25 beds and reopen the theatre that has been closed down.
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Putting PEOPLE BEFORE PROFIT Building the New Left Wednesday July 1, 7.30pm Speakers: People Before Profit Councillors All welcome For further information contact: press@peoplebeforeprofit.ie 087 6775468 |
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People Before Profit Councillors provide real opposition on Dublin City Council
Once again people in Dublin have voted for change on their City Council. In 2004 Labour was voted in as the largest group, ending Fianna Fail’s domination of the council. Instead of change, the people were treated to a game of musical chairs, with Labour entering a deal to divvy up the Mayorship and committee chairs with Fine Gael, and the sole Green and PD Councillors. When that deal broke down, Labour concluded an arrangement with Fianna Fail. The merry go round now continues with Labour in a deal for the new council with Fine Gael. (Please note: You can watch the video of the first Dublin City Council Meeting by clicking here or on link below)
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People Before Profit Alliance Welcomes Election Of Joe Higgins
Shift To The Left In Local Election Results Confirmed Time For New Political Force To Offer A Real Alternative The People Before Profit Alliance today welcomed the election of Joe Higgins to the European Parliament. Joe ran a fantastic campaign and has struck a blow against the political establishment. We extend heartfelt congratulations to Joe and the Socialist Party. 
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Tenants First has outlined proposals for a public housing strategy to meet the housing crisis.
The report describes current government spend and policy in housing as ‘social welfare for the rich’, including €391m on rent supplement, €169m on tax incentives, €450m on stamp duty loopholes, and €400m unspent in local authority accommodation. |
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On Tuesday 28th April People Before Profit Alliance launched the 'Alternative Economic Agenda' Document & at a press conference on Wednesday May 20th a group of left, environmental and independent councillors and activists called on the public to vote for candidates in the local elections who offer a genuine alternative to the failed policies of the establishment parties. Click on images below to watch speeches by Cllr Chris O'Leary (Ind, Cork), Richard Boyd Barrett (People Before Profit Alliance, Dun Laogahire), Vincent Browne (Journalist & Broadcaster), Cllr Catherine Connolly (Ind, Galway) and more.
Cllr Chris O'Leary Richard Boyd Barrett
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