Politics in Ireland has changed forever and Labour is now challenging the domination of the two conservative parties. Here Eamon Gilmore argues that this movement for change has the capacity to transform Ireland, and key electoral choices, such as who is included in TV leaders' debates has to reflect this reality.

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Instead of learning how to behave like Germans, we continued to act like Italians and that's got to change says Labour's former Finance Minister Ruairi Quinn, as he sets out a course for the future of the Euro after recent turmoil.

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A tireless advocate for Palestinian rights, Proinsias is Vice-Chair of the European Parliament's Delegation to the Palestinian Legislative Council and has visited Gaza and the West Bank a number of times, most recently in May this year. Here Proinsias outlines the appalling toll that the Israeli siege of Gaza inflicts on the Palestinian people.

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Arts, Sport and Tourism spokeperson, Mary Upton, recently launched Labour's plans for the tourism sector with Eamon Gilmore. This vital sector employs more than 100,000 people and provides employment in every town and village in Ireland. As tourism is hit by the downturn, Labour's policy is a significant contribution to providing a sustainable future for the industry.

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ICTU is holding a series of lectures on the future of our economy and society. The first lecture was given by former Observer editor, Will Hutton in Liberty Hall. Bernard Harbor went along to hear Hutton's challenging vision of our economic future.

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Just 12 months ago Labour won two seats in the South West Inner City ward in Dublin. Long-standing councillor John Gallagher was joined on the Council by Rebecca Moynihan. So what does Rebecca think so far?

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Neil Ward, the party's Youth and Development Officer was one of dozens of Labour Party members who campaigned for the British Labour Party and the SDLP in the recent UK election. In this article reflects on the campaigning tactics that may be of benefit to us in the next general election.

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With a great new line-up of Dail candiates and new members Labour is making a breakthrough in the North West. Eugene Deering, our Constituency Support Officer in the North West, gives us an insight into our strategy west of the Shannon.

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Get your diary out and pencil in a range of up and coming Labour events.

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Tony Judt's history of post-war Europe confirmed his standing as a leading historian and progressive thinker. Vic Duggan delves into his latest tome that tackles the history and future of social democracy.

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