Bríd Smith TD slams the method, and history, of public procurement at the NCH
There is much to say about the NCH but the fundamental problem is our public procurement system, which stinks to high heaven.
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Bríd Smith TD – as Gaelige, i rith Seachtain na nGaelige.
For the week that in it, Seachtain na nGaeilge, tá sé seo as Gaelige, an chuid is mó ar aon nós – most of this clip is in Irish and is about the rights of Irish language speakers, North and South.
Bríd raises the tragic case of Shane O Farrell’s death, in the Dáil
The strange and tragic death of Shane O Farrell deserves a commission of investigation. This was agreed last year by a two thirds majority in the Dáil, yet the Minister seems to be letting an unelected judge decide on what happens in this case. Why? The Minister reads his brief but does not inform.
Bríd Smith TD defends CE scheme suprvisors’ pension demands
While the government never stops reminding us to be ‘pension ready’, they themselves have reneged on their responsibilities to CE scheme workers, who have to strike for their rights. I raised this yesterday in the Dáil
Bríd Smith TD – where is our committment on abortion rights for NI women?
One of the most inspiring slogans raised on the day of the Repeal referendum was “The North is Next”. And the women in the North consistently supported us and campaigned down here with us. So why is there no mention of them in all the Brexit talk?
Brid Smith TD leads Vicar Street (very wet) protest
An 8 story hotel in the middle of the Liberties is not on! This is the 3rd week we have protested; we are with residents, local historians, and supporters. The weather was atrocious! A sequel to this little video shows what happens when we go to another local scandal – the Iveagh Market.
Brid Smith TD leads Vicar Street to Iveagh Market protest Sat March 2, ’19.
Last Saturday – March 2- we protested about insensitive, inapropriate developement in the Dublin’s Liberties. First we were at Vicar Street where an 8 story hotel is proposed; then we marched to the Iveagh Market, sold for £1 to a developer who has left it lie in derelict since. Some very moving testimony from residents and ex residents of the area.
Brid Smith TD speaks with Lilian McCarthy on the recent victory of Pensioners for Equality
I spoke with Lillian McCarthy, founder member of Pensioners for Equality. They scored a great victory by militant action, campaigning and protesting. Minister Doherty was forced to acknowledge the justice of their cause. True, back-money is being paid from last March only,but they won their main demand – that years spent as carers would be included in their penion calculation – and they’re not done yet !! Well done to Lillian and her fellow campaigners.
Brid Smith TD speaking at Extinction Rebellion ‘Funeral for the Future’ protest Dublin March 3, 2019
Extinction Rebellion Ireland, to mark International Wildlife Day, organised an event at which I was honoured to speak.