The Workers’ Party has called on governments, both north and south, to facilitate a discussion on Ireland’s future by establishing an all-island Civic Forum. David Gardiner, Workers’ Party representative for Palmerstown-Fonthill, said: “We need to begin the process of dialogue and discussion on the future of this island sooner rather than later. These conversations must [...]
Leaving Cert students in a Dublin school have told Workers' Party Youth that they were pressured by their school into opting-in for both exams and calculated grades. Eoghan Gardiner, Secretary of Workers' Party Youth, said: "Students were promised choice, clarity and compassion when the plan for their exams and calculated grades was announced last month. [...]
The Workers' Party has welcomed the announcement of a government review into the gig economy, calling for fair pay, safer conditions and union recognition for workers. David Gardiner - Workers' Party Palmerstown-Fonthill said: "Companies like Deliveroo and UberEats class these workers as self-employed or sub-contractors rather than employees to avoid having to treat these workers [...]
The Workers' Party has criticised anti-lockdown protests that took place in Dublin, describing them as "an absolute insult" to frontline workers and the vulnerable. David Gardiner, Workers' Party representative for Palmerstown-Fonthill, said: "The anti-lockdown protest in the city centre today could mean further spreading of the virus, meaning more illness and death. It was an [...]
The Workers’ Party has criticised the government for “yoyo lockdowns”, following comments from Tánaiste Leo Varadkar suggesting that rather than adopting a Zero Covid policy, the government will lift some lockdown restrictions as soon as April. David Gardiner, Workers’ Party representative in Palmerstown-Fonthill, said: “What we’re seeing here is potentially a repeat of the situation [...]
In a contemptuous move, Tesco have removed the 10% Covid payment for their staff. At a time when incidence rates of infection and hospitalisation are at an all time high this decision to remove the 10% payment to their supermarket workers has rightly caused anger and disappointment. Supermarket workers continue to ensure our nation is [...]
Seán Garland (1934-2018) joined the Irish Republican Army in the early 1950s, leading the Republican Movement forward with unapologetically socialist republican politics, standing firmly against sectarian nationalists, ultra-leftists and careerist politicians all throughout his life. Garland led the 1956 raid of Gough Barracks in Armagh and the 1957 raid of Brookeborough RUC barracks, made popular [...]
A Workers' Party representative has reacted to a report from the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) highlighting issues in meat processing plants. The report concerningly highlights "staff working face to face, ill-fitted specialist masks and tightly spaced locker rooms" David Gardiner, Workers' Party representative in Palmerstown-Fonthill and Dublin Mid-West said: "Although the report redacts the [...]
300 people have signed a petition for tree pruning in Palmerstown Manor. The petition, organised by the Workers' Party, calls on South Dublin County Council to add the estate to their Tree Maintenance List 2020-22. David Gardiner, Workers' Party representative in Palmerstown-Fonthill, said: "Numerous residents came to us looking for something to be done on [...]
Following an apparent rise in anti-social behaviour, Workers' Party representative in Palmerstown-Fonthill David Gardiner has called for parents to keep a close eye on their children over the winter months. Gardiner said: "Many residents are complaining of increased anti-social behaviour in Palmerstown. This has ranged from groups shouting abuse at people and egging houses, to [...]