Revolutionary Housing League
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Housing campaign group in Ireland dedicated to taking back vacant homes and buildings for the people. Email contact: rhlireland @protonmail .com
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Statement
This evening, residents at a homeless camp came under attack from a gang led by fascist agitator Philip Dwyer at Sandwith Street in Dublin 2.
Despite repeated attempts by the gang to enter the homeless camp it and its residents were defended...
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At this empty home in Dublin, several homeless people were living in tents in the gardens outside. The house, once empty is once again a home and those living in tents are now living in the property as we are coming up to a cold and rainy weekend.
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Since the 12th May the Revolutionary Housing League has been housing homeless people in a vacant building in North Inner City Dublin. The Dublin City Council building was sitting empty for two years in the midst of the housing crisis.
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The RHL has now found safe and secure accommodation for the homeless asylum seekers who had been camping at Sandwith Street in Dublin 2.
To do so, the RHL have opened a long vacant building in Dublin City and moved these vulnerable people in.
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RHL activists are currently under siege by over 80 Gardaí and a helicopter on Berkeley Road in Phibsoro at the latest building taken back to house the homeless. The cops broke in at 11pm and activists are on the roof as we speak
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As the state prepares to try to evict the homeless from Ionad Seán Heuston, the Revolutionary Housing League has been continuing the campaign to open empty homes around Dublin for homeless people.
#TakeBackEmptyHomes
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Ionad Cathal Brugha - A Liberated Community Space
This evening, the Revolutionary Workers Union Council placed an acquisition order on the former Iveagh Markets on Francis Street, renamed the premises Ionad Cathal Brugha, and liberated the space on behalf of the Community.
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In 2018, KBC Bank hired Loyalist mercenaries to evict a family from their home in Roscommon, assaulting a man as the Gardaí watched.
Today, three men who rightfully kicked those mercenaries out of that home in 2018 were each given 15 year sentences by the courts.
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The entire street outside has been closed off. This sort of massive Garda operation to prevent empty buildings being used is an utter disgrace and a great example of how this state values property over the people of Ireland.
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A new mural of Irish Socialist Republican revolutionary Constance Markievicz has been painted in Ionad Seán Heuston alongside the Starry Plough.
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WATCH: A Socialist Republican who was protesting against the illegal eviction in Waterford has just been arrested by Gardaí.
After a landlord hires thugs to force tenants out of their home violently, Gardaí arrive to facilitate the eviction and arrest those who oppose it:
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After an hour of siege by a large force of Gardaí, the RHL activists at McSweeney House are still on the roof.
Resist Evictions!
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This morning, a dozen Gardaí arrived at the International Protection Office in Dublin and attempted to clear out homeless asylum seekers living in tents. These homeless people were harassed, pulled out of their tents and told to leave the area.
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This morning the RHL homeless camp was raided and destroyed by the Gardaí. Arrests have been made. Once again the state has shown its utter contempt for the homeless.
Rally at 11am this morning outside Kevin St Garda Station to demand the release of those arrested.
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The Seamus Costello Cultural Centre, Dublin. Acquisitioned by the RHL on October 3, 2022.
As the video shows, it’s easy to open vacant buildings. We need this happening on All Ireland basis.
Open All Vacant Buildings!
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Tonight shows that the far right is best resisted by a United Front of Anti Fascists. The vulnerable in our society must be protected and never allowed to be put up as scapegoats by the enemies of the working class.
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The slumlord evicting dozens of tenants from the building in Clondalkin today is Martin Sadlier, property manager with the McGrath group, former driver to Pascal Donohoe and Fine Gael constituency organiser. The McGrath group is infamous for violent and illegal evictions.
Anti-eviction support needed for Friday!
A group of migrants have reached out to the RHL as they're living in disgraceful conditions in an office block near Clondalkin, paying rent to Randalswood Construction, connected to the McGrath Group.
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Name & Shame!
The slumlord who recently illegally evicted a family with 6 children from their home in Bundoran County Donegal has been exposed as Gerald Harron.
Gerald Harron is the owner of Harron Car Transport in Fermanagh.
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This building has been derelict for over years. We have been working day and night with our volunteers to get the building warm and safe for people to sleep.
Nobody should be on our streets! Take back empty homes!
Thank you to all those who have volunteered their time to help
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There is a very real housing and homelessness crisis across Ireland, deliberately maintained by the establishment to drive up the profits of landlords and housing vultures while people die on our streets.
James Connolly House is a stand against that.
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The campaign continues to Take Back All Empty Homes.
Open All Vacant Buildings - Housing for the People!
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Footage on the ground of the Gardaí and Dublin City Council destruction of the RHL homeless camp in the Liberties this morning.
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Gardaí have just arrested a housing activist peacefully protesting against the eviction and arrest of homeless people earlier today at Kevin St Garda Station.
Come down now and demand the immediate release of all!
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This is Eric Thompson, the landlord in Waterford illegally evicting tenants from their home today with the help of hired thugs. This eviction is being facilitated by Gardaí.
If you can make it to Waterford, head to 2 Queens Terrace, Waterford City, X91KP5W immediately
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The RHL would like to commend those responded to the call out for support, including the members of Anti Imperialist Action, People Before Profit, Connolly Youth, United Against Racism and others.
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The RHL has acquisitioned the long term vacant site at Parkgate House, Parkgate Street, Dublin 1. The building is renamed Ionad Seán Hueston after the revolutionary Republican executed by the British for his part in the 1916 Rising.
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This morning, private security thugs from Pinnacle Security, hired by billionaire developer Joe O'Reilly of Chartered Land, broke into Ionad Seán Heuston with bolt cutters and began harassing residents. Residents made the mercenaries leave shortly after.
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....by Republicans, Socialists and other anti fascists.
During the defence, two of Philip Dwyers 'security' were injured and soon left the scene. Some of the hostile mob that had gathered then attacked a housing activist when he became isolated from the rest of the group.
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Blueshirt Simon Harris can deny it all he wants, that Gardaí are enforcers for landlords is a fact.
RHL activism has demonstrated over and over again over the past year that Gardaí will mobilise in force to evict the homeless and housing activists (Thread)
Today’s social media post by a leading member of the main opposition party shows what they really think of the Gardai. The mask slips. It’s offensive, inappropriate and disrespectful to the men and women of An Garda Siochana
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Despite the apathetic commentary, this video clearly shows the enormous resources deployed by Gardaí at 5:45am this morning to break into James Connolly House and arrest activists fighting homelessness.
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The lack of coverage from the media on a major Gardaí eviction is incredible. No coverage so far from most outlets of events on Berkeley Road on Tuesday night.
This despite helicopters over the area for hours and roads being blocked off as well as a hearing in the High Court
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One week after 80 Garda were deployed at Eden Quay to remove RWU activists from James Connolly House and seize the property, the building lies empty and a homeless person has been sleeping on the steps.
#housingcrisis
#homelessness
#evictions
#dublin
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The line was held against the far right by small numbers tonight. Had they not been there it is likely that all the homeless residents would have been viciously attacked.
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The imprisonment of these three men is a national scandal that should be opposed by all.
Instead of 15 year prison sentences, they should be applauded for their community service in standing up to KBC and their goons.
Resist Evictions! Free the Strokestown 3!
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Yesterday, Revolutionary Housing League activists hung banners and flags from the latest acquisition, McSweeney House in Phibsboro, Dublin 7. The banners read "Take Back Empty Homes" and "RHL".
This comes as Cabhru, former owners of the building, return to the High Court today.
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Footage from this morning of Gardaí from Kevin Street and DCC confiscating tents and belongings from homeless people at the RHL camp in the Liberties
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As James Connolly said, "In every enemy of Tyranny we recognise a brother, wherever be his birthplace; in every enemy of Freedom we also recognise our enemy, though he were as Irish as our hills."
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The judge refused to jail the activists. Rally is called off.
Updates to follow
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Four RHL activists have been released this afternoon following a massive Garda eviction operation on Berkeley Road, Phibsboro.
Following their refusal to abide by the court injunction when requested to by the High Court judge, they were released without charge.
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Another victory for the revolutionary housing movement! Four residents and activists who were arrested at Ionad Seán Heuston have been released free of charge.
They refused to comply with the injunction yet the Free State did not jail them.
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Come down to Berkeley Road tonight and demand an end to evictions! Take Back Empty Homes!
Housing for the People!
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As he defended himself a bike was thrown at his head. As more supporters of the Homeless arrived the rest of the gang also left the area.
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This is the ugly face of landlordism in Ireland. Masked thugs hired by wealthy slumlords to brutalise and evict tenants.
These are just some of the men Martin Sadlier of Fine Gael and the McGrath Group used to assault housing activists and tenants in Clondalkin yesterday.
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James Connolly House is gone but it was only the first of many flagships. The RWU is still in possession of Liam Mellows House, as well as a second location that has yet to be announced.
Further plans will be announced in the coming days.
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Following todays illegal eviction at the Seamus Costello Cultural Centre, the RHL have now set up tents at Kevin Street Garda Station to house the homeless residents with nowhere else to go.
If they evict our people - we will bring it to their doors!
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These people have been abandoned by the Free State who left them to be attacked by the far right who have attempted loyalist style pogroms on the streets of Dublin and would have succeeded but for the actions of Republicans, Socialists, Anti Fascists over the last two days.
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"Our revenge will be the laughter of our children."
The latest mural in Ionad Seán Heuston, honouring Irish republican revolutionary and hunger striker Bobby Sands.
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The occupation of Dublin City Council has now ended, following a meeting between RHL representatives and representatives of senior management of DCC in relation to yesterdays eviction from the Seamus Costello Cultural Centre and the charging of two homeless with criminal trespass
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Seán Doyle of the RWU Council announces the latest acquisitioned building in Dublin city center.
The Seamus Costello Cultural Centre on School Street has been named in honour of the Socialist Republican leader who was assassinated 45 years ago this week.
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A crew of anti-fascists dropped into
#JamesConnollyHouse
to demonstrate support for the project and to make a gift of one of the new
@antifascistirl
flags. It now flies proudly from the building alongside the Starry Plough of the Irish Citizen Army.
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A number of homeless refugees were left on the streets yesterday after being kicked them out of their accomodation with no alternative. After staying the night in Ionad Seán Heuston, this afternoon a protest was organised outside the IPO until more suitable accomodation was found
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A brilliant new poster created by a supporter.
Housing is a right for all the people of Ireland. It's time to take it back!
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Today at 8:30pm Garda arrived at Liam Mellows House in Jamestown Square, Inchicore and arrested 2 activists fighting homelessness.
Garda at the scene refused to answer why they were arresting these men to those on the scene.
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Massive support against possible eviction attempt at
#JamesConnollyHouse
right now. But it's also business as usual as we hand out refreshments in those in need and build support for radical housing action.
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RWU have announced the acquisition of a second long term vacant property in Dublin - named Liam Mellows House.
Full statement:
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Representatives of the RWU arrived on scene and made clear to security and Gardaí that Ionad Seán Heuston was taken to house those in need, that residents would not be leaving and an injunction was needed to remove those inside. Shortly after, security and Garda withdrew.
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James Connolly House this evening, an outreach stall was organised, providing tea, coffee and soup to the citizens of Dublin as well as explaining the reasons for the action to open up empty buildings and homes.
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One of our projects in James Connolly House has been to build mobile homeless pods so that those stuck sleeping on our streets can have some shelter.
This would not be necessary if the hundreds of thousands of empty homes around the country were opened for use by the people.
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Volunteers in Ionad Seán Heuston have began decorating the building with revolutionary artwork, beginning with socialist hero Che Guevara.
"The life of a single human being is worth more than all the property of the richest man on earth." - Che
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On Easter Sunday, when people across Ireland remember the 1916 Rising, Gardaí are clearing the homeless out of Phoenix Park to make way for Joe Biden.
There could not be a better illustration of how far away this landlord state is from the ideals of Easter Week.
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The RHL will continue to take back empty homes and buildings, house all homeless and fight for universal social housing. We encourage others to do the same.
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Anti-eviction rally ongoing at Ionad Seán Heuston. Following an early morning raid Blackwater private security, alongside Gardaí, have evicted the residents back onto the streets.
Come show your opposition - shame on them!
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New banner from
#jamesconnollyhouse
in solidarity with those in Limerick city facing imminent eviction -over 100 people. Pat McDonagh, CEO of Supermac's, is one of the rackrenting landlords.
Fair play to
@CatuIreland
for raising the campaign!
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Far right agitators and thugs like Philip Dwyer are threatening to attack homeless asylum seekers on Sandwith Street Upper today at 7pm. We encourage all anti-fascists to be there as soon as possible.
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The RHL has stepped in to do what the Free State would not. Provide safe housing to those in need, show that the working class can solve the housing crisis ourselves through direct action.
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The RWU has been working hard to make more rooms in James Connolly House fit for habitation.
This room is now occupied by a Turkish political refugee with housing needs. Many other rooms are now in use
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FOOTAGE: After over 4 hours of the siege on Berkeley Road by 100+ Gardaí starting at 11pm last night and with activists on the roof, Gardaí began to cut open the skylight with an angle grinder and then crow bars before eventually gaining access.
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On the anniversary of his execution by British imperialism, activists hung out a banner in honour of our namesake James Connolly.
A similar banner was hung on Liberty Hall by the Irish Citizen Army on the first anniversary of his murder.
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We have been informed that the two activists dragged out and arrested by Garda from Liam Mellows House are being held at Kilmainham Garda station now.
Anyone available please go in support ASAP
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Over 150 people attended the gig in Ionad Seán Heuston last night, helping to fundraise for the work of RHL.
There was a great atmosphere in the backroom, away from the residential area, where there was trad, punk, rock and hip hop acts playing.
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Brilliant new poster made by a supporter.
The system of private landlordism has been a disaster for Ireland. 10,000 homeless and hundreds of thousands struggling is the proof. Universal social housing is the solution!
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Last week Ionad Seán Heuston hosted an Irish trad session with a variety of musicians and styles, well-attended by residents and others. Music and laughter echoed through the reclaimed space.
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This community is rightly proud of its most famous son, Padraig Pearse, the son of a migrant who went on to lead the 1916 Rising. Irish workers have more in common with the vulnerable and oppressed asylum seekers and migrants than the criminals who sit in Leinster House.
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We thank those in the local community who have shown support and kindness. The blame for the housing crisis lies with the same administration who have abandoned the working class communities in the greater Pearse St area for generations.
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A Chairde,
James Connolly House has received intelligence that there might be an eviction attempt this Wednesday by the K-Tech Black and Tans, well known for their brutality while forcing families onto the streets.
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There are 12,000 people homeless in the Free State. There are almost 200,000 empty homes and buildings in the 32 counties meaning there are enough empty buildings to house all the homeless in Ireland regardless of where they are born.
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Refusing to lie down in the face of Dublin City Council’s murderous housing policy, Revolutionary Housing League activists have reclaimed the Seamus Costello Cultural Centre in the Liberties.
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RHL Dublin was out on Saturday on O'Connell St during the anti-racist march, with a stall on the need to take back empty buildings. We were challenging the racist, anti-migrant narratives that only serve to cover up the reality that a handful of vultures are hoarding property.
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Volunteers hard at work today continuing to clean and redecorate James Connolly House. In particular the House's kitchen facilities are being prepared to make the kitchen ready for outreach services to help the homeless and those living on our streets.
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Yesterday, in response to two failed eviction attempts, members of the RHL visited Pinnacle Security in Ballyfermot, putting a picket on the office to demand an end to evictions.
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It had been on lease to Cabhrú, who lost it after serious acts of corruption and abuse of the residents. Cabhrú have since regained the lease and now want to evict the homeless people back onto the streets, despite having no plans for the building until demolition in 2024.
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Today, activists hung out a banner from James Connolly House in memory of Shireen Abu Akleh, a Palestinian journalist murdered by Zionist forces on Wednesday.
Yesterday during her funeral procession, the Zionists attacked the mourners as they were carrying her coffin.
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Socialist Republicans keeping watch on the roof of James Connolly House over the past few days against potential eviction.
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RHL Street art across Dublin City Centre
Dublin’s role as a corporate playground, a city of office blocks and hotels, leaving the people with high rents and homelessness, can only be broken down by resistance.
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The homeless refugees who were kicked out onto the streets and moved into Ionad Seán Heuston last night will be protesting outside the International Protection Office (IPO) on Mount Street at 1:30pm demanding fair treatment and accomodation. All welcome to come in support
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The state has utterly abandoned these people, providing them with nothing, not even tents or food. They have no access to social services or accomodation. They then get harassed when trying to seek shelter.
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Over sixty people have been housed in the building during that time, regardless of their origin, religion or sexual orientation. The RHL believes in the right to housing of everyone in Ireland and the fact that our country has tens of thousands of empty buildings ready.
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Media coverage of the High Court case last Monday when RHL activists and homeless were evicted and arrested.
It's been a week since the state seized Ionad Seán Heuston by force. Today, the RHL took back another vacant building for the people.
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At 10:30am this morning, slumlord and Blueshirt Martin Sadlier along with hired thugs violently evicted activists and tenants from a building in Clondalkin. The building was then boarded up and the tenants belongings thrown outside.
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This space should be in the hands of the community and not an absentee English lord or a private profiteer.
While vested interests fight over the ownership of a public space, the RWUC have liberated it, will now make it safe for use and hold it for the local community.
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Footage today from the illegal eviction of the Seamus Costello Cultural Centre by Gardaí, DCC and hired thugs. One housing activist has been arrested.
Why is DCC so dedicated to ensuring vacant buildings remain empty in a housing crisis?
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100+ Gardaí including Emergency Reponse Unit, ARU, Public Order Unit and a helicopter to arrest 4 housing activists from an empty building.
This state is rotten from its foundations and the gardaí are the enforcers of private property
The entire street outside has been closed off. This sort of massive Garda operation to prevent empty buildings being used is an utter disgrace and a great example of how this state values property over the people of Ireland.
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The eviction in Strokestown, Roscommon shocked the people of Ireland, with the Gardaí yet again facilitating a violent eviction carried out by paid thugs.
Only when there was retaliation against those thugs did the state act, in the interests of the banks.
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The RHL commends all the groups who have responded to the Anti Fascist call out over the last two days. The united front was firmly on display as members RHL, AIA, PBP, CATU CYM, DCAR and other progressives stood together against the far right. This needs to continue.
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Today a banner was hung out of James Connolly House calling for an end to the inhumane system of Direct Provision and calling for all of the people in Ireland to be housed.
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Today a coffin was placed on the doorstep of James Connolly House in memory of all those homeless and those suffering from addiction who have died in state services in the past two decades.
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Nadim and Mohammed from Abolish Direct Provision in Cork are visiting Anne Devlin Park to show their support for the camp and the RHL’s campaign. They have been in Direct Provision for eight years, living like prisoners. Nadim recently went on hunger strike in protest.
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Both activists have now been released. Thank you to those who came out in support.
More information will be posted tomorow
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A homeless couple, one of whom is four months' pregnant, has just moved into Ionad Seán Heuston.
They have been on a housing list for 13 years and have been rough sleeping on the streets. They're delighted to finally have a safe, warm place to rest easy.
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The RHL has been made aware of attempts by the administration of NCAD to target students who took part in a legitimate and dignified occupation of Highlight student accommodation on Thomas Street yesterday. 1/
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