The Workers’ Party has called for driver theory tests to be fast tracked for learner drivers facing Covid-related delays to their scheduled theory tests. The call comes following an announcement that driver theory tests would suspended for the third time in twelve months due to Level 5 Covid-19 restrictions. Speaking on the matter, Workers’ Party [...]
The Workers' Party has once again called for the implementation of a Zero Covid strategy in order to tackle the "out-of-control virus." David Gardiner, Workers' Party representative in Dublin Mid-West, said: “According to NPHT there is currently a backlog of thousands of positive swabs awaiting verification." "This is the result of an under-resourced public health [...]
On behalf of the Workers’ Party, The Ard Comhairle would like to extend New Year’s greetings to all Party members and their families and to our, friends and supporters both at home and abroad. We would like also to take this opportunity to offer our condolences and sympathies to the families and friends of Comrades [...]
The Workers' Party has appealed for calm following the fatal shooting of a man carrying a knife by Gardaí in Clonee. A spokesperson said: "The Workers' Party finds it regrettable that an incident has taken place involving an attack on a shop worker and the tragic fatal shooting of a man in connection." "We appeal [...]
David Gardiner, Workers' Party representative for Palmerstown-Fonthill has called for an all-island approach to COVID-19, calling the travel ban on Britain “redundant” as a result of the border in the north. "The government recently announced, amongst other restrictions, an extension of the travel ban on Britain. This, however, has been made redundant by the border [...]
Eoghan Gardiner, Secretary of Workers' Party Youth, has reacted to the decision taken by the government to vote against paying student nurses. Gardiner said: "The fact that the government has voted against paying student nurses, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, shows how little they value workers, students and our families." "They'll happily sing [...]
The average price of rent is higher than it was this time last year, according to the Daft.ie Rental Price Report for the third quarter of 2020. The increase has seen criticism aimed at the government. David Gardiner - Workers' Party Palmerstown-Fonthill, said: “The fact that rent is still on the rise nationally shows that, [...]
The national driver theory test service, provided by private operator Prometric, is incapable of providing sufficient testing capacity to meet demand, with no driver theory tests available in Dublin or Cork until 2021. This is according to Workers' Party representative Éilis Ryan. Ms. Ryan said: "Currently, there are no driver theory tests available within an [...]
David Gardiner, Workers' Party rep. for Palmerstown-Fonthill, has criticised the decision taken by An Bord Pleanála to approve a plan to build 250 built-to-rent apartments in Palmerstown. "I'm disappointed and frustrated by the decision taken by An Bord Pleanála to approve the plan to build 250 built-to-rent apartments on the Vincent Byrne site." "Housing needs [...]
Workers' Party Youth has criticised TDs and Senators for attending a party of 80+ people despite COVID-19 restrictions. This comes after numerous government attempts to scapegoat young people as spreading the virus at house parties. WPY Secretary Eoghan Gardiner said: "The government has tried to shift the blame for the spread of COVID-19 on to [...]