For reports on events that took place in 2009, see below.
Budget protest - 9 December 2009
Members of the People's Movement at the budget protest.
The People's Movement held budget protests outside Leinster House and the European Commission's Dublin office on Wednesday, 9 December. Speaking outside Leinster House, the Movement's chairperson, Patricia McKenna, said that the Irish people were 'paying a high price for the loss of sovereign power and influence over their own economy'. A press statement was issued and can be read in full here.
Leinster House - 1 December 2009
Members of the People's Movement outside Leinster house.
Members of the People's Movement assembled outside Leinster House on Tuesday, December 1st for an event to mark the entry into force of the Lisbon Treaty. Patricia McKenna and Frank Keoghan, chairperson and secretary of the Movement, handed in P45s to Brian Cowen and the other party leaders to symbolise the fact that the incremental transfer of powers from the Oireachtas to Brussels is making them increasingly redundant.
A P45 for superfluous politicians in the Oireachtas.
ICTU Day of Action - Friday, 6 November 2009
Dublin: Parnell Square, 2:30 pm
Galway: Cathedral, 2:30 pm
Sligo: The Blue Lagoon, 2:30 pm
Tullamore: County Hall, 2:30 pm
Carlow
Carlow Institute of Technology, room A102.
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 1:00 p.m.
Speakers: Jens Peter Bonde (former Danish MEP)
Other speakers from PANA, IAWM and People's Movement.
Maynooth, Co. Kildare
People's Movement
Public Meeting
NUI Maynooth.
Wednesday, 30 September 2009, 4:00 p.m.
Speakers: Michael Quinn, Patricia McKenna.
Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal
People's Movement
Public Meeting
Dorrian's Imperial Hotel, Ballyshannon
Monday, 28 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Speakers: Frank Keoghan, Declan Bree and Thomas Pringle.
Thurles, Co. Tipperary
People's Movement
Public Meeting
Venue to be confirmed.
Friday, 25 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Speaker: Patricia McKenna.
Donnycarney, Dublin
People's Movement
Public Meeting
Le Chéile Community Centre, Donnycarney, Dublin
Friday, 25 September 2009
Speakers: Frank Keoghan, Bronwen Maher.
Killybegs, Co. Donegal
People's Movement
Public Meeting
Venue to be confirmed.
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Speakers: Kevin McCorry (People's Movement), Arne Pederson (Nei til EU, Norway).
Athlone, Co. Westmeath
People's Movement
Public Meeting
Prince of Wales Hotel, Athlone
Wednesday, 23 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Speakers: Frank Keoghan, Paul Hogan and Mags Glennon.
Dungarvan, Co. Waterford
Waterford Alliance for a No Vote
Public Meeting
Lawlor's Hotel, Dungarvan
Tuesday, 22 September 2009
Speakers: Toiréasa Ferris (Sinn Féin), Arne Pederson (Nei til EU, Norway).
Kilkenny
People's Movement
Public Meeting
Club House Hotel, Kilkenny
Monday, 21 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Speakers: Lave Knud Broch (People's Movement, Denmark), Kevin McCorry (People's Movement).
Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
People's Movement
Public Meeting
Gleneany House Hotel, Letterkenny
Monday, 21 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Press conference at 11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Patricia McKenna.
Baile na nGall, Co. Kerry
People's Movement
Leaflet Launch
Tigh Bheaglaoich, Baile na nGall, Co. Kerry
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
All are welcome.
Balbriggan, Co. Dublin
People's Movement
Public Meeting
Milestone Inn, Balbriggan
Thursday, 17 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Speakers: Lave Knud Broch (Danish People's Movement), Patricia McKenna.
Carlow
People's Movement
Public Meeting
Teach Dolmen, Carlow
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Speakers: Lave Knud Broch (People's Movement, Denmark), Kevin McCorry.
Monaghan
Robert Ballagh, Patricia McKenna and Annraoi Blayney at the meeting in Monaghan.
People's Movement
Public Meeting
Westenra Arms Hotel, Monaghan
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Speakers: Patricia McKenna, Robert Ballagh and Annraoi Blayney.
Sligo
People's Movement
Public Meeting
Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo
Wednesday, 16 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Speakers: Councillor Declan Bree, Frank Keoghan (People's Movement), Brian O'Boyle (People before Profit).
Leixlip, Co. Dublin
People's Movement
Public Meeting
St Mary's GAA Club, Leixlip
Tuesday, 15 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Speakers to be confirmed.
Waterford
People's Movement
Public Meeting
Grenville Hotel, Waterford
Tuesday, 15 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Speaker: Patricia McKenna.
Rosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford
People's Movement
Public Meeting
Harbour View Hotel, Rosslare Harbour
Monday, 14 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Speakers to be confirmed.
Liverpool, England
RMT union
TUC Fringe Meeting
'Respect the Irish "No" vote; reject the Lisbon treaty'
The Liverpool Bar, 14 James Street, Liverpool
Monday, 14 September 2009, 12:30 p.m.
Speakers: Bob Crow (RMT), Jimmy Kelly (Unite), Frank Keoghan (People's Movement), Joe Higgins MEP (Socialist Party).
Dublin
Desmond Greaves Summer School
Friday-Sunday, 11-13 September 2009
Sessions:
David Begg and Eamon Devoy - 'The Race to the Bottom in an EU Context';
Eoin Ó Broin, Máire O'Connor and Andy Storey - 'Neo-liberal agenda in Ireland';
Ursula Barry, Evelyn Mahon and Deirdre Uí Bhrógáin - 'Women and the EU';
Kieran Allen, John Foster and Ray Kinsella - 'The International Financial Crisis: What can Governments do?'
For full details see here.
Smithfield, Dublin
People's Movement
Public Meeting
The Cobblestone, Smithfield
Thursday, 10 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Speakers to be confirmed.
Dublin
As Tony Benn was unfortunately indisposed, a talk on the implications of the Lisbon Treaty for democracy was given by Jeremy Corbyn, MP for Islington North.
A section of the attendance.
People's Movement
Fundraising event
'An evening with Tony Benn'
Alexander Hotel, Merrion Square, Dublin 2
Wednesday, 9 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Dinner and wine included.
Contact: (087) 2308330 info@people.ie
See invitation here.
Kimmage, Dublin
People's Movement
Public meeting
'The Lisbon Treaty, the economy,
and the "assurances"'
KCR Pub, Kimmage Road, Dublin
Tuesday, 8 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Speakers: Patricia McKenna, Frank Keoghan
Chairperson: Jan-Erik Gustafsson (People's Movement, Sweden)
Shannon, Co. Clare
IAWM and PANA
Conference
'War, NATO and the Lisbon Treaty'
Park Inn Hotel, Shannon
Saturday, 5 September 2009
Registration fee: €25 waged; €5 unwaged
Session 1 - War and Shannon: Ed Horgan, Carol Fox (chair)
Session 2 - Lisbon: Mary Lou McDonald, Joe Higgins, Patricia McKenna, Richard Boyd Barret, Michael Youlton (chair)
Session 3 - The militarisation of Europe and NATO: Jeremy Corbyn, Tobias Pfluger, Christophe Ventura, Reiner Braun, Roger Cole (chair)
Session 4 - The new international post-Obama environment:
John Feiffer, Harry Bommel, George Karabelias, Ailbhe Smyth (chair).
Cabra, Dublin
From left to right: Robert Ballagh, Cieran Perry, Frank Keoghan.
People's Movement
Public meeting
'The Lisbon Treaty, the economy,
and the "assurances"'
St Finbarr's GAA Club, Cabra
Thursday, 3 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Speakers: Frank Keoghan, Robert Ballagh, Cllr. Cieran Perry
Newbridge
People's Movement
Public meeting
'The Lisbon Treaty, the economy,
and the "assurances"'
The Liffey Studio, 1 Main Street Newbridge (Above Johnson's Bar)
Wednesday, 2 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Speakers: Michael Quinn, Eugene McCartan, Cllr. Kathleen Funchion
Dún Laoghaire
People's Movement
Public meeting
'The Lisbon Treaty, the economy,
and the "assurances"'
Kingston Hotel, Dún Laoghaire
Tuesday, 1 September 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Speakers: Patricia McKenna, Richard Boyd Barrett
Chairperson: Roger Cole
People's Movement/Ionad Buail Isteach
Fundraising céilí
Ireland Institute, 27 Pearse Street, Dublin 2
Sunday, 30 August 2009, 3:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Ceol: Tom McCarthy
This mixed céilí takes place in the house where Patrick Pearse was born.
All are welcome!
Lucan
People's Movement
Public meeting
'The Lisbon Treaty, the economy,
and the "assurances"'
Penny Hill Pub, Ballyowen Shopping Centre, Lucan
Tuesday, 25 August 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Speakers: Patricia McKenna, Peter Lacey
Chairperson: Frank Keoghan
Mullingar
A section of the audience at the meeting.
People's Movement
Public meeting
'The Lisbon Treaty, the economy,
and the "assurances"'
Greville Arms Hotel, Mullingar
Thursday, 20 August 2009, 8:00 p.m.
Speakers: Patricia McKenna, Mags Glennon, Peter Lacey
Dublin
Campaign against the EU Constitution
Public meeting
'Same Treaty, Same Answer - Vote No'
Liberty Hall, Dublin 1
Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 7:30 p.m.
Speakers: Joe Higgins MEP (Socialist Party)
Bob Crow (British RMT Union)
Jimmy Kelly, Regional Secretary, UNITE
Frank Keoghan, People's Movement
Chairperson: Councillor Bríd Smith, People before Profit
Maynooth
North Kildare Branch, People's Movement
Fundraising session
'Rock the Treaty and Give Lisbon the Blues'
Live folk and blues with Eoin O'Neill and friends
Friday, 8 May, 8:30 p.m.
O'Neill's Music Lounge, Main Street, Maynooth
Tickets at door: Price €5.00.
Raffle prize: a framed copy of Mise Éire by Robert Ballagh
Tallaght
Patricia McKenna and Frank Keoghan spoke at the Tallaght meeting.
People's Movement
Public meeting
'Would Lisbon solve Ireland's economic problems?'
Plaza Hotel, Tallaght
Tuesday, 5 May, 8 p.m.
Patricia McKenna (PM chairperson)
Frank Keoghan (PM secretary)
A poster for the meeting can be downloaded here.
Ireland features in Danish debate on EU
Ireland's 'No' to the Lisbon Treaty was at the center of discussion during a recent conference on the theme 'Where is the EU going?' held in the Danish parliament. Robert Ballagh from the People's Movement condemned the failure of the EU and the Irish government to respect the result of the Irish referendum.
Many of the Danish participants expressed the view that there is no 'Irish problem' but that the real problem is the lack of democracy in the EU. Ditte Staun from the People's Movement in Denmark and Keld Albrectsen from the June Movement agreed that the Lisbon Treaty is the wrong way for a better Europe.
Links to the organizers: Citizen initiative yes to Europe - No to EU constitution and the Danish think tank New Agenda.
Sligo
People's Movement
Public meeting
'The Lisbon Treaty and the Economic Crisis'
City Hotel, Quay Street, Sligo
Thursday, 2 April, 8:30 p.m.
Speakers: Patricia McKenna, Kevin McCorry, Cllr Declan Bree
Chairperson: Brian Scanlon
Congress protest supported
On Saturday, February 21st, members of the People's Movement took part in the massive protest organised by ICTU against the government's handling of the economic crisis. Government policy is to make ordinary people pay for the economic collapse produced by the policies of deregulation, privatisation and globalisation which it promoted.
For sovereignty, democracy and social justice.