On the anniversary of his death, a reflection on John Mitchel’s defiance during the Great Hunger, his years in exile and his lasting influence on the Republican tradition.

A record of my resignation from Aontú in October 2025, including the resignation letter sent privately to the party leadership and the public statement issued two days later. The accompanying introduction provides context on the political disagreements that led to my departure, as well as the circumstances surrounding my suspension and the subsequent media controversy.

A statement calling for the installation of a public defibrillator in Twinbrook after the British Heart Foundation identified the area as having limited access to life-saving equipment and low survival rates from cardiac arrest.

A statement, which was unauthorised by my party for publication at the time, responding to the announcement of 500 new Deloitte jobs in Belfast, arguing that greater priority should be given to developing domestic industry and long-term economic stability rather than reliance on multinational investment.

A statement condemning the intimidation of a Catholic family forced from their home in North Belfast and criticising the PSNI’s failure to address loyalist paramilitary activity in working-class communities.

A statement condemning a loyalist-led anti-immigration protest in Belfast while arguing that concerns around immigration should be addressed through a sovereign, all-Ireland policy rather than loyalist mobilisation.

A statement from Peter Irvine highlighting the failure to bring vacant social housing back into use in West Belfast, after figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request revealed that only a small number of abandoned properties had been reallocated despite significant housing demand.

A statement raising concerns about drink spiking and drug-assisted sexual violence following the conviction of serial rapist Zhenhao Zou and calling for stronger protections and institutional accountability.

A statement responding to the prosecution of a PSNI officer over allegations linked to the 2021 Sean Graham bookmakers massacre memorial, raising concerns about accountability and trust in policing institutions.

A statement responding to the killing of four women in six weeks and raising concerns about the handling of domestic violence cases.

A statement criticising the police’s response to a series of sexual assaults and attempted abductions in West Belfast along with raising wider concerns about violence against women and girls.