Dublin Northeast activists busy in the community.

éirígí Dublin Northeast activists have been busy during these first weeks of 2014. Dublin Northeast activists have delivered thousands of our new Poblacht na nOibrithe to local residents. The leaflet gives a run down of burglaries in the Coolock area and how éirígí members helped the community organise a resistance to the break ins along with highlighting the negatives of the proposed Clonshaugh sewage plant. 

The activists have also held another very successful information stall at our usual location of Northside shopping centre. 

Speaking in relation to the information stall éirígí representative Ciaran Heaphey said “Our latest Poblacht na nOibrithe highlights some of the major issues effecting our Communities. We look forward to working with communities on these & other issues over the coming months. éirígí is ready to stand with communities that are standing up for their rights, against big business & bullying governments.”

Burglary Epidemic

Due to the many failures of this government, Dublin and many parts of the country are plagued by an epidemic of burglaries. éirígí Dublin Northeast have worked with communities to highlight this issue by organising public meetings and working with local neighbourhood watch groups.

Speaking about the continued spate of burglaries éirígí Dublin Northeast Representative Ciaran Heaphey said: “This time of year is a particular time when burglaries increase. I would urge residents to be vigilant and to work with other neighbours in your community to be vigilant and keeping homes safe.”

Some Tips to Securing Your Home

- Ensure that doors are locked, windows are shut and securely locked.

-If the entrance to your home is dark consider installing lighting with an infrared detector. Most thieves don’t want to be observed trying to get in a door.

-Have the back door locked when answering the front door, a secure ring chain lock attached to your door handle will increase the security.

-Having a dog is a major deterrent to burglars.

-Tell close neighbours you trust if you plan to be away or expect any deliveries

Fine Gael not welcome in Coolock.

Members of Fine Gael were this week canvassing the households of Kilmore/Coolock endorsing the career politician Richard Bruton.

éirígí Dublin Northeast representative Ciaran Heaphey told his canvassers exactly what he thought of their policies, which have given nothing to local communities but mass unemployment and economic misery.

Heaphey said: "The Blueshirts have no right canvassing any working-class area given their Thatcherite right-wing policies. What makes it worse is they are supported by the Labour Party. Heaphey continued "This shower should not be able to canvass our areas without harassment from local people.” 

éirígí encourages all members of the community who oppose austerity to voice their anger towards Fine Gael in the same manner if they come knocking. 

éirígí Dublin Northeast activists with Wesam Al-Khatib of the PFLP.

Coolock Community Organises

Several weeks ago éirígí Dublin Northeast organised a public meeting in Kilmore/Coolock in response to the upcoming water tax. The meeting was addressed by éirígí Dublin Northeast Representative Ciaran Heaphey and local community residents. This meeting went on to become a foundation for protest, further community meetings and more importantly, action.

The meeting, held in late September was a huge success, with up to 80 in attendance, with discussion on matters relevant to their community. Due to an epidemic of burglaries in the Coolock area, the burglary issue became a major section of the meeting’s agenda. The total lack of response from local Garda to the community was a major point of discussion and anger. The meeting ended, with much agreed upon and follow up  actions.

 Since this meeting in Kilmore, a further two community meetings have been organised by éirígí Dublin Northeast, to give local residents an update on the burglary  and other local issues. These meetings were again addressed by Ciaran Heaphey. Due to a lack of any meaningful response from the Garda, the local residents decided to organise a protest outside of Santry Garda Station in order to get their voices heard.

On Saturday 12^th October up to 50 Kilmore residents travelled over to Santry to picket their local Garda station. Residents were granted a meeting with Garda. However since this meeting there has been little Garda action or response. Undeterred by this, local residents have distributed thousands of newsletters regarding the neighbourhood watch begun by some residents.

Speaking about these community forum meetings, Ciaran Heaphey said: “These meetings have facilitated community discussion and community action. There is a strong sense of community in Kilmore and the wider Coolock communities and we in éirígí Dublin Northeast are delighted to play our role and work with the local community. éirígí has argued from its foundation that effective change will only come through mass political action organised at a community and work-place level. These community meetings will continue on a regular basis. We look forward to discussion and organising with local residents at these meetings. "

Heaphey organises Darndale/Belcamp Public Meeting

éirígí Public Meeting

On Water Tax and Local Issues.

(including community response to house break ins)

7.30pm Wednesday 27^thNovember

Darndale/Belcamp Village Centre.

Speakers: éirígí Dublin Northeast Representative Ciaran Heaphey and local community speaker.

All welcome

Update on Burglaries

After a huge spike in home burglaries in the Coolock area, the local community have decided enough is enough and began to organise to begin tackling the issue. A protest by the community was recently held at Santry Garda Station regarding the poor Garda response burglaries in the area. Protesting residents had a meeting with the Garda afterwards. Other residents have begun a local neighbourhood watch scheme. A full update will be given at the meeting by Ciaran.

Water Tax

The water tax installation point is fast approaching for the people of Dublin Northeast. The only successful way to defeat this outrageous charge is to mobilise locally, and to have a united community front ready to resist the water tax. éirígí have held a successful meeting on the topic, in September attended by near 80 residents, and are now looking at taking the next steps of growing a strong community alliance, intent on smashing the water tax.

éirígí Dublin Northeast representative Ciaran Heaphey, commenting on the upcoming meeting said: “It is a time for residents to take a stand against the crippling policies being pushed upon on them by the government in Leinster House, who continue to attack the most vulnerable in society. It also gives the local community a chance to talk about local issues of concern to them. Hope to see you on 27th November.''

éirígí Dublin Northeast activists hard at work recently.