Ciaran Heaphey éírígí Election Launch. 28/04/14, Kilmore.

Some photo's from last night's successful election launch for éirígí candidate Ciaran Heaphey held in the Kilmore West community centre. 

The launch which was attended by up to 35 supporters living in the Beaumont/Donaghmede area. The proceeding's began with éirígí chairperson Brian Leeson who explained how éirígí were formed in 2006 and the reasons behind the formation before introducing local election candidate Ciaran Heaphey to the crowd.

Heaphey explained the purpose behind contesting the local elections also outlining the reason's why no party can change the system and the need for community's around the state to get mobilized stating a recent example in Edenmore.

Local resident's of Edenmore Heaphey said were opposed to the water tax and rather then standing by went out and halted work to install the meters to household's in the area stating this is exactly what needs to happen in every community in the fightback against austerity. 

The hugely successful meeting was ended with a short Q and A between the speaker's and attendee's.

Commenting after the meeting Heaphey said "With so little time to go before polling day I think tonight's meeting was a very important chance to speak to supporters and put across our motives for running the local elections this year."

Heaphey continued "It was great to see so many new faces in the crowd who have clearly became disillusioned with the lackey parties of yesterday who's only concern is getting a seat in the upcoming election. A lot resident's have told me their anger with the mainstream political parties for the way they think they can parade in to area's around elections in a bid to win seats."

Resist the Water Tax.

Local Edenmore Residents, éirígí's Ciaran Heaphey, Bernie Hughes (UL Finglas) & Dublin Says No activists were involved in blocking Irish Water putting water meters in Edenmore last Friday the 25th.

 Well done to the Edenmore Residents, showing the way in fighting the Water Tax.

Election Launch in Kilmore 28th April 2014.

Ciaran Heaphey's Election Launch will take place tomorrow Monday the 28th in the Kilmore West Community Centre, Kilmore at 7.30pm. 

All our welcome to attend.

https://www.facebook.com/events/488955187870902/

A Proven Track Record Of Community Campaigning

A Proven Track Record Of Community Campaigning

Over the last five years Ciaran Heaphey and other éirígí activists have been involved in a wide range of community-based campaigns in Coolock, Donaghmede, Darndale, Edenmore and the rest of Dublin North-East. From fighting the unjust home and water taxes, to opposing the proposed Clonshaugh sewage plant and working with communities to tackle the plague of home burglaries éirígí activists have consistently backed the rights of our community. Now we are asking you to back us by voting for Ciaran Heaphey in May’s local election.

Here are just some of the issues that Ciaran Heaphey and éírígí have been actively working on. If you like what we’ve been doing make sure to vote for more of the same.

Fighting the Unjust Home and Water Tax: éirígí has already distributed tens of thousands of information leaflets opposing unjust home and water taxes to homes across the area. We have also organised community meetings and called protests outside of local Fine Gael and Labour party offices. The battle against both of these ‘Troika taxes’ continues with the new water tax set to be introduced in October 2014. Ciaran Heaphey knows that many families cannot afford to pay the estimated €350 a year for water, and he will be standing shoulder to shoulder with those families over the coming months and years.

Burglaries and Anti-Social Behaviour: Many parts of North East Dublin have seen a dramatic increase in home burglaries over the last couple of years. In response éirígí organised a series of very well attended public meetings. These meetings resulted in residents establishing their own neighbourhood watch projects in a number of areas. Ciaran Heaphey believes that many of the problems we face locally can be solved by citizens coming together. Together we are far stronger.

Opposing the Clonshaugh Sewage Plant: Fingal County Council’s decision to locate a massive sewage treatment plant in Clonsaugh has been met with widespread opposition. Ciaran Heaphey believes that the views of the local community need to be respected. He is already working with residents to help build a campaign of resistance to the Clonsaugh plant.

Fighting Against Evictions: éirígí believes that no family should face eviction as a result of inability to pay their mortgage or rent. There is always a better solution than removing people from their home. Over the last number of years éirígí have actively supported families who are facing

eviction. On a number of occasions our activists have helped physically prevent evictions from going ahead. Ciaran Heaphey is always available to anybody facing the threat of eviction.

The Stardust Memorial Park, Parking Congestion and the Dumping of Rubbish: Other campaigns that Ciaran Heaphey has organised or supported include the clean-up of The Stardust Memorial Park in Coolock, proper regulation of car parking in Beaumont and the removal of domestic rubbish dumped in Darndale.

Ciaran Heaphy has been a community and political activist for over twenty years. Throughout all of that time he has stood with working class communities as they battle against oppression, exploitation and injustice. As a socialist republican Ciaran believes that we need a new all-Ireland Republic that puts the needs of the people ahead of the greed of the corrupt bankers, developers and politicians. He also understands that change must happen at a local level before it can happen at a national level. On May 23rd vote for change, vote for a new voice in Dublin City Council. Vote Ciaran Heaphey.

Beaumont Hospital Needs Proper Funding Now!

Ciaran Heaphey has called for Beaumont Hospital to be immediately provided with the funding it needs to provide appropriate and timely healthcare to all of its patients. Heaphey made his comments as the latest ‘Trolley Watch’ data shows that large numbers of patients are routinely left waiting on hospital trolleys and chairs due to the lack of proper beds in Beaumont.

Hundreds Wait on Trolleys

The ‘Trolley Watch’ figures, which are compiled by the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation, show that hundreds of patients had to endure the indignity of lying on hospital trolleys during the first three months of 2014. On one day in January close to fifty people were left sitting on chairs, on trolleys, or beds in corridors and other unsuitable locations. Across these three months there was not a single reported day where Beaumont was able to provide a proper bed in an appropriate location for every patient. The chronic overcrowding that is being experienced in Beaumont Hospital is replicated in hospitals all across the state. Years of savage cutbacks that began following the bank bailout in 2008 have taken their toll on hospital staff, medical equipment and hospital buildings.

Staff Shortages Put Lives at Risk

It is a well-established fact that patients in appropriately staffed hospitals generally have better outcomes than patients in under-staffed facilities. In other words patients in under-staffed hospitals are more likely to suffer avoidable illness and premature death. In January of this year the Chief Executive Officer of the Health Service Executive was presented with a report which highlighted the difficulty that Beaumont is having in recruiting staff to key medical positions. Poor pay and working conditions in the public sector are causing many medical professionals to emigrate or go into the private sector. Speaking in relation to Beaumont Hospital éirígí local election candidate Ciaran Heaphey said, ‘As the main hospital serving North East Dublin, Beaumont should be going from strength to strength in providing world-class healthcare to all of its patients. Instead it is struggling to find beds for its patients and to find staff to fill vacancies. The experience of Beaumont demonstrates how years of under-funding can destabilize the very fabric of a hospital.

Cynical Undermining of Public Healthcare

Ciaran Heaphey continued, ‘To fully understand the situation in Beaumont we first have to understand that Fine Gael, Labour and their masters in The Troika are intend on privatising every aspect of healthcare across the state. For this to happen they must first run the public health service into the ground. And then the private sector will be able to step into the vacuum and make vast profits out of the suffering of our citizens.

The government are cynically undermining every aspect of the public health service and in the process they are playing fast and loose with people’s lives. They need to abandon all plans to privatise the health service and instead focus on providing an efficient public health service that will provide all citizens with top-class healthcare from the womb to the tomb. And they can start by providing Beaumont with the money it needs without delay.’

Fundraising raffle. 24th of April.

éirígí Dublin Northeast activists will be selling the below pictured raffle tickets over the coming weeks trying to to raise much needed funds in our push towards the local elections of 2014.

The draw will take place on the 24th of April with a price of 150 euro for first prize along with more cash prizes and even some Dublin tickets thrown in for fifth place.

If you are looking to purchase one contact us via our email éirígídubnortheast@gmail.com, on our Facebook page or ask one of our activists in your area.

Fundraising football tournament, Kilmore West community centre, 29/3/14.

Beaumont/Donaghmede Local election candidate Ciarán Heaphey presenting winning team captain 'Dangerous Dave' with a bottle of bubbly after today's election fundraiser. Great day in the Kilmore Centre with some fine footballing talent on display.

The local ciorcal team underperformed, with the Cabra team winning the tournament. Thanks to all the teams, especially Kevin and the lads from Tipperary! éirígí abú.

Ciaran Heaphey éirígí candidate in the Beaumont/Donaghmede area.

Ciaran Heaphey will be standing for election as the éirígí candidate in the Beaumont/Donaghmede area in the 2014 Local Election.

Ciaran, who has been active in Community and Republican politics for almost twenty-five years, has been the Chairperson of the local éirígí ciorcal (branch) for the last five years. 

During that time éirígí has been to the fore of the fight back against austerity, cutback and the new property and water taxes in Coolock, Artane, and Donaghmede.