The Communist Party of Ireland action for the defence of the triple lock: Party had income of €208,767 in 2024. Under new rules governing accounts filed by political parties, more information is given about property and party-controlled businesses than was the case up to now. The 2024 accounts filed with Sipo put a value of €1.4 million on the part of the building owned by the party. Total party income for the year was €221,824, total outlay was €191,540, leaving a surplus of €30,284. Among the flags being sold by the CPI are a party flag, a China flag, the flag of North Korea, the Cuban flag, the Irish flag, the Palestinian flag, the Progress Pride flag, the flag of the USSR and starry plough flags in red or blue.

Source: The Irish Times November 24, 2025 10:31 UTC