The Workers’ Party have strongly condemned the recent act of vandalism on St James Community Farm. A spokesperson said ‘St James Community Farm is supported by families in the community. It homes goats and sheep which local children have fed and helped look after. ’‘The farm was first set up in an attempt to combat [...]
The Workers' Party has condemned recent anti-social behaviour in the Lower Falls, which has left a local playground in ruins. A spokesperson said:"It is understood that bins were stolen from residents and set alight in Dunville Park playground." "This destructive behaviour serves no purpose other than taking a facility away from the local community, particularly [...]
There can be no doubt, despite the dressing up, the recent statement delivered by the Minister of Communities regarding the Northern Ireland Housing Executive is nothing more than a plan for privatisation. Despite the minister’s statement that ‘we need to build more social homes’ all the signs are clear, the plan is to break up [...]
In an incredibly contemptuous and cowardly move the Northern Ireland Minster for Education has sent a letter to schools this evening informing Principals that schools will reopen as normal in January. This comes with no consultation with Union officials after a scheduled meeting was cancelled today. Gemma Weir, Workers Party North Belfast representative said ‘the [...]
United States Embassy 42 Elgin Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 United States Consulate Danesfort House, 223 Stranmillis Road, Belfast BT9 5GR The Workers’ Party of Ireland 8 New Cabra Road, Dublin 1 Mr. President, We in the Workers’ Party of Ireland request that you pardon Julian Assange. Julian Assange has been imprisoned for the past ten [...]
In an incredibly contemptuous and cowardly move the Northern Ireland Minster for Education has sent a letter to schools this evening informing Principals that schools will reopen as normal in January. This comes with no consultation with Union officials after a scheduled meeting was cancelled today. Gemma Weir, Workers Party North Belfast representative said ‘the [...]
Workers’ Party representative for Dublin Central, Éilis Ryan, has condemned an international co-living landlord for advertising and taking applications for a shared accommodation residence on Dominick Street, Dublin 7, before planning permission has been granted for the development. Ryan said: "Cityliving, a major international property management company which already manages co-living units in Galway and Dublin, [...]
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 [...]
The Workers’ Party notes with disappointment that Sinn Féin and the DUP have voted down a motion at Belfast City Council opposing any attempt at privatisation of the Housing Executive this evening. Speaking on the subject Workers' Party representative Chris Bailie:Workers Party,Oldpark DEA said ‘the housing situation across Belfast is already dire with many families [...]
A shocking report from Defense for Children International – Palestine (DCIP) has revealed that between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2019 there were an unbelievable 108 documented cases where Palestinian children were arrested and held in isolation for two or more days by Israeli military during the so-called interrogation period. The report states that [...]