When it comes to the thrust toward militarisation of the EU firmly implanted in the Lisbon Treaty, no guarantees can change what are very categorical dictates to Member States. The three specific issues which I wish to highlight in this regard are: 1. The extinction of the right of Member States to follow a foreign [...]
Joe Higgins calls for emergency action by the state to create jobs now
On May - 30 - 2009
Here Joe Higgins outlines the emergency action that must be taken to fight the crisis. Joe calls for mass action to fight the job cuts and defend social welfare. Joe demands the nationalisation of big companies like SR Technics that threaten job losses – – – – – – – – – – – – [...]
Video: Joe Higgins – Defending Workers Rights & Public Services
On May - 29 - 2009
This is the second of a series of videos on what Joe Higgins stands for. Here Joe outlines why he stands for defending workers rights and public services. He argues the Trade Unions must be forced to take action to fight the attacks. More videos of his key demands will be put on the campaign’s YouTube [...]
Appeal: Help Joe Higgins’ Euro Election Campaign in our Final Push
On May - 28 - 2009
Our election campaign relies completely on the support, help and generosity of supporters like you. We don’t have the same resources as the establishment parties, and we don’t take donations from big business, so we are appealing to people to help out by volunteering, and giving a donation so we can fight an effective campaign [...]
Joe Higgins Comment: Raising the Abuse Scandal in the Dail
On May - 28 - 2009
Mary Raftery’s documentary, States of Fear, which gave rise to the Child Abuse Commission was first broadcast just over ten years ago, on Tuesday night, 27th April 1999. It was a shocking story, powerfully told but what happened the next morning in the Dail cast an interesting light on the ‘states of consciousness’ of the main political [...]
Main Joe Higgins Euro Election Leaflet Now Ready
On May - 27 - 2009
The main leaflet for Joe Higgins’ Euro Election Campaign has now been produced, and is available online.We hope to distribute this leaflet to 200,000 homes throughout the city. However, we don’t have the resources of the establishment parties, so to do this we need your help. If you can take a bundle of leaflets for [...]
Joe Higgins is hosting a forum for young people this Saturday, 3:30pm in the Central Hotel, Exchequer Street just off George’s street. There will be a Q&A session discussing the elections, the EU, Lisbon and the economic crisis. It will focus in particular on how these issues effect young people. All young people interested in [...]
