We bid farewell to our dear comrade Paddy Fitzsimons in Glasnevin yesterday. His conviction, dedication, and personal warmth shall continue to inspire us. He will not be forgotten. Below is an oration from Michael McCorry, President of the Workers’ Party, about Paddy. Beidh sé inár gcuimhne go deo. Comrades, friends, Paddy's family. Paddy was one [...]
Comrade Paddy Fitzsimons, who died earlier this week, was a lifelong socialist, republican, trade unionist, and staunch member of the Workers’ Party. Paddy was born and grew up in Dominic Street in Dublin’s north inner city during an era characterised by Victorian tenements, poverty, widespread unemployment, and mass emigration. It was in this atmosphere of [...]
In its latest attempts at increasing international tensions by disregarding the sovereignty of nations, the United States has targeted socialist Cuba with accusations made against revolutionary leader Raúl Castro. We share the following statement made by the Revolutionary Government of Cuba explaining the situation, and send our solidarity both to them and to the resilient [...]
The following is a contribution made by Joshua Brady-Arnold, International Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Ireland, to the 3rd International Anti-Fascist Conference, organised by the Communist Party of the Russian Federation. Dear Comrades, The Workers' Party of Ireland brings fraternal greetings to the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, the parties assembled here, and [...]
A man has died after being restrained by private security staff following an alleged incident of shoplifting in a retail store on Dublin's Henry Street. A distressing video circulating on social media appears to show the security group applying heavy force to keep the man on the ground while a crowd watches on. At one [...]
The Workers’ Party notes the media coverage surrounding the resignation of Councillor Ted Tynan from Cork City Council and, in the interest of clarity, wishes to issue a correction. Despite what some publications have reported, Mr. Tynan is not a member of the Workers' Party. He was elected in 2024 as a non-party candidate¹ and [...]
South Dublin County Council is set to increase rents by 25%; a move that targets struggling working people while failing to address fundamental issues with the state's housing policy, according to David Gardiner, Workers’ Party representative for Palmerstown-Fonthill. Gardiner said: “The idea that South Dublin County Council should increase rents on working people at a [...]
The Workers’ Party of Ireland condemns the arrest, intimidation and harassment of anti-imperialist activists and international delegates in Nairobi, Kenya, following demonstrations against imperialism. These arrests expose the anti-democratic and repressive character of a backwards regime, which continues to defend imperialist and corporate interests while criminalising solidarity with oppressed peoples. Those detained include respected activists, [...]
National Ambulance Service workers are taking industrial action this week as a result of the HSE’s failure to update pay scales as recommended by an independent report; with work-to-rule measures implemented today to be followed by a 24-hour strike tomorrow. It is imperative that these workers’ pay matches their workload and responsibilities, according to David [...]
The Workers’ Party welcomes the news that the Dáil is set to debate reversing the ban on nuclear energy. It is a safe, reliable, cheap, and efficient way to provide energy for working people and industry, and offers an alternative to sky-high energy costs and the climate crisis. The ongoing crisis makes it clear that [...]