Come join the Fórsa contingent at the first national demonstration for Palestine of 2025. The march will take place on Saturday 25th January at 1pm. Protestors will gather at the Garden of Remembrance and march to the Molesworth Street rally point, outside the Dáil.

The meeting point for Fórsa members will be from 12:30pm with the rest of the union bloc outside the Mandate Trade Union offices on Cavendish Row (across the road from the Gate Theatre). Flags will be available to collect from the Nerney’s Court office from 12.15pm.

In the run up to the election all major parties made promises to pass the Occupied Territories Bill in the next session of the Oireachtas, however recent statements from the leading parties of the incoming Government have cast doubt on the issue, yet again.

This protest will be an opportunity to remind the new government that Palestine, a sustainable ceasefire, and a future for Palestinians are still a priority for the Irish electorate. It is an opportunity to demand the passing of the Occupied Territories Bill, an end to weapons passing through Irish airspace and an end to the sale of Israeli Bonds by the Central Bank.

Fórsa Head of Campaigns, Grace Williams said “Fórsa‘s constant presence at IPSC marches is testament to the commitment of our members who stand in solidarity with the people of Palestine. While the ceasefire is welcome, and we hope it holds, we must continue to demand the Irish State takes more action to ensure a lasting and equitable peace.”

*Red Weather Warning* The IPSC will be posting updated on their social media channels in regards to whether the demonstration will take place given the unfolding situation regarding Storm Éowyn. Members are advised to use their own best judgement to decide whether it is safe to travel on Saturday morning. 

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