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Capitalism does not work for the people

Statement by the Communist Party of Ireland 9 May 2013 Responding to the survey on youth unemployment and emigration by the National Youth Council of Ireland, the Communist Party of Ireland stated that it is not just the policies of the current and past Governments that have led to the constant […]

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Solidarity with the Cypriot people

Statement by the Communist Party of Ireland 19 March 2013 In a message of solidarity with the Cypriot people, the general secretary of the Communist Party of Ireland, Eugene McCartan, stated that the Troika’s anti-people measures being imposed upon the people once again expose the true nature of the European Union. […]

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International Women’s Day

Statement by the Communist Party of Ireland 8 March 2013 On International Women’s Day, 2013, the Communist Party of Ireland sends greetings of solidarity to women throughout the world.       The CPI expresses its solidarity with the women of the Middle East and of Venezuela and especially with Cuban women, who feel the […]

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On Croke Park II

Statement by the Communist Party of Ireland 26 February 2013 The General Secretary of the Communist Party of Ireland, Eugene McCartan, commenting on the conclusion of the talks between the Government and the public-sector trade unions, described it as a dead end, a handcuffs and leg-irons deal for public-sector workers.       There is […]

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Magdalene abuse of the daughters of the poor

Statement by the Communist Party of Ireland  6 February 2013 The general secretary of the CPI, Eugene McCartan, responded to the release of the McAleese Report into the Magdalene laundries by saying: “This report confirms what many people knew already: that the state was jointly involved with the Church in […]

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Death of James Stewart

Statement by the Northern Area, Communist Party of Ireland 28 January 2013 It is with deep regret that the Communist Party of Ireland announces the death of Jimmy Stewart, former general secretary and later the national chairperson of the CPI.       Jimmy was born in Ballymena on 23 November 1934 to Florry and […]

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Provision for terminations in Ireland

Statement by the Communist Party of Ireland 18 December 2012 The announcement by the Irish Government today that it is to introduce legislation and regulations to allow a woman to choose a termination where her life is threatened was welcomed by some Irish political parties as “a victory for women.” However […]