Firefighter, paramedic and Workers’ Party representative David Gardiner has accused the irish Daily Mail of insulting frontline workers, following an article implying that Dublin paramedics jumped the queue for the COVID-19 vaccine, while also criticising the government for the roll-out. Gardiner said: “The Irish Daily Mail article portraying Dublin Fire Brigade paramedics as jumping the [...]
The Workers' Party supports the call from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) to nationalise all private hospitals to fight against COVID-19. David Gardiner, Workers' Party representative in Palmerstown-Fonthill, said: "The healthcare system is clearly overloaded and struggling to cope. The government plans only to nationalise a third of the private hospital capacity, that [...]
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 [...]
Chris Bailie:Workers Party,Oldpark DEA representative has strongly criticised the Minister for Education who has shown complete contempt for special schools and their teaching staff. He said ‘Along with their colleagues in nurseries, special schools remain open. The Government have shown a complete lack of understanding and knowledge regarding what the role of special education teachers [...]
Gemma Weir, Workers Party North Belfast representative has slammed Education Minister Peter Weir for his total incompetence in supporting schools during the pandemic. Back in September schools were asked to come up with a plan for how to reopen safely and within the guidelines for social distancing. School leaders in every school in the North [...]
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 [...]
Workers' Party Youth has accused the government of failing Leaving Cert students, urging them to make preparations for the possibility of a non-traditional Leaving Cert. Eoghan Gardiner, Secretary of Workers' Party Youth, said: "The plan to send Leaving Cert students into school is reckless. Rather than praying that students can sit their exams come June, [...]