Here, Socialist Party MEP Joe Higgins explain’s why he is calling for the immediate closure of Anglo Irish Bank with compensation to be paid only on the basis of proven need in the wake of the statement from the Financial Regulator that the bank could end up costing the taxpayer between €29.3 and 34.3 billion. [...]
The Praetorian Guards of the financial markets
On September - 30 - 2010
When it comes to putting forward prescriptions for dragging their economic system out of its current mess, the breathtaking arrogance of members of the capitalist establishment never ceases to amaze. Mr. Peter Sutherland is but the latest to demand that even more savage cuts should be inflicted on the living standards and public services of [...]
Video: Press Conference in support of ICTU Protest on 29 September
On September - 28 - 2010
Press Conference with Joe Higgins MEP, Councillor Joan Collins and Councillor Terry Kelleher in support of the ICTU and ETUC Protest on 29 September Share on bebo Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tumblr it Tweet about it Print for later Tell a [...]
The Moscow News: In Kazakh jails, T is for torture
On September - 26 - 2010
The OSCE office in Kazakhstan proudly proclaims its motto to comprise of 4 Ts: “trust, traditions, transparency and tolerance”. But Kazakh human rights activists complain that the country is fast becoming synonymous with another T: Torture. Over 100 Kazakh prisoners have committed gruesome acts of self-mutilation in a desperate attempt to protest against widespread beatings [...]
Raidió: Agallamh faoi na Rialtóirí Airgeadais na hEorpa nua ar Raidió na Gaeltachta
On September - 25 - 2010
Agallamh le Joe Higgins MEP faoi na Rialtóirí Airgeadais na hEorpa nua ar Raidió na Gaeltachta. (22-09-10) Share on bebo Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tumblr it Tweet about it Print for later Tell a friend
Video: Protest against the Stuttgart 21 Project
On September - 25 - 2010
Joe Higgins MEP speaks at a protest against the Stuttgart 21 Project in Germany. (20-09-10) For more background on the protests see here. Share on bebo Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tumblr it Tweet about it Print for later Tell a friend
Raidió: Agallamh faoi na meáin shóisialta agus an tionscnamh nua, Tweet Your MEP
On September - 25 - 2010
Agallamh le Joe Higgins MEP faoi na meáin shóisialta agus an tionscnamh nua, Tweet Your MEP ar BBC Raidió Uladh. Share on bebo Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Share on technorati Tumblr it Tweet about it Print for later Tell a friend
