On Saturday, an arson attack destroyed a Co. Galway hotel. It seems very likely this was done to prevent its use as an accommodation centre for refugees. This is only the latest in a series of acts of violence and intimidation against migrants and refugees by far-right elements, who have been emboldened by a “hands-off” [...]
The fallout from the appalling attack on schoolchildren and their carers on Parnell Street and the riot that followed raised many important issues for socialists. Our thoughts remain with the parents and families of the victims of the shocking violent incident on the 23rd of November. We reiterate our condemnation of this horrific attack and [...]
The recent ceasefire in Gaza has offered welcome respite from the intensive, brutal attacks by the Israeli Defence Forces and has allowed vital if limited humanitarian aid to enter the Gaza strip. However, Israel has continued to harass and terrorise Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza over the past few days and it would [...]
The Workers’ Party condemns the recent move by the Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and Green Party coalition to abolish the Triple Lock mechanism. This is the culmination of a long process of watering down Irish neutrality, and is evidence of the desire of the political elite to draw Ireland closer to NATO membership and to [...]
Rioting has broken out in Dublin city centre following an attack on Parnell Square earlier today which left three children and a woman hospitalised. The perpetrator of the attack must be brought to justice and face punishment proportional to their crime; their nationality is irrelevant in this respect. This must be done through the legal [...]
The Workers’ Party recently made a submission to the consultation on the Private Wires document. The document (which can be found by clicking here,) published by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, is an apologia for business and banking interests who, for their own interests, want to see Ireland’s electricity transmission and distribution [...]
The Workers' Party held a commemoration for Winifred Carney, republican, trade unionist and suffragist, in Milltown Cemetery yesterday (19/11/23). Wreaths were laid by Margaret McCorry on behalf of the Workers' Party and by Tim Smith on behalf of SIPTU, while Gemma Weir of North Belfast gave the oration, which can be read below: "Winnie Carney [...]
Workers’ Party President Micky McCorry spoke at the grave of Thomas Russell, founding member of the United Irishmen, in the graveyard of Down Cathedral today. Have a read of his speech below: Comrades, Today, we have come to the grave of Thomas Russell, a founding member and leading organiser of the United Irishmen, who was [...]
It is disappointing to see that Sinn Féin have failed to vote in favour of a motion calling for the expulsion of the Israeli ambassadors in Ireland and Britain on Derry and Strabane District Council. Although the motion did pass without their support, Sinn Féin’s decision to abstain on the vote will come as a [...]
Following the recent escalation of the conflict between Palestine and Israel, and the brutal and indiscriminate violence enacted by Israeli forces against Palestinian civilians, the Workers’ Party is calling for the expulsion of Dana Erlich, the Israeli ambassador to Ireland. The Ministry of Health in Gaza has reported over 6,000 fatalities, including as many as [...]