The Workers’ Party has called for the closure of schools to be extended beyond January 11th, as previously announced by the government, following the increase in COVID-19 cases. David Gardiner, Workers’ Party representative in Palmerstown-Fonthill, said: “Despite the recent case numbers, which are expected to continue to increase over the coming days, the government has [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
A United Nations report has revealed that the current Covid-19 pandemic is rapidly increasing the number of people who require humanitarian assistance. The report states that extreme poverty has increased dramatically in the past year as a result of the pandemic. A shocking one in 33 people will require aid in order to meet their [...]
A recent report has stated that Germany has guaranteed Israel inclusion in the EU Covid-19 vaccination deal. The commitment was made by both the German Foreign Minister and Health Minster to the Israeli Foreign Minster in what has been coined a ‘continuation of the country’s special relationship’. It is believed that Germany pushed for Israel [...]