Delivered by Padraig Mannion, Ard Comhairle/CEC of the Workers' Party of Ireland. On my own behalf, and on behalf of the Central Executive Committee of the Workers’ Party of Ireland, I would like to thank the McFarlane family for this opportunity to say a few words at this time. And I also take this opportunity [...]
A resolution has been reached on a right-of-way dispute relating to the development on the old Vincent Byrne site in Palmerstown, according to a report in The Irish Times. Unfortunately, any resolution is unlikely to address the fact that this development will only add to the traffic problem in the area, according to David Gardiner, [...]
The Workers’ Party of Ireland wishes to acknowledge the 78th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by the Red Army. The Nazi occupation of Poland, the mass murder and network of concentration camps it oversaw in Eastern Europe was amongst the most evil and depraved events in human history. The exclusion of Russia from the [...]
Workers’ Party representative David Gardiner has criticised South Dublin councillors for voting against a motion that would support Ireland banning the use of private jets. Gardiner said: “I’m disappointed to see that South Dublin councillors, including most of those representing Palmerstown-Fonthill, failed to back the motion.” “While working people are being asked to cut back [...]
On behalf of the Workers' Party, the Ard Chomhairle and Party President Michael McCorry would like to wish a prosperous 2023 to all workers and their families as we enter into the New Year. 2022 has been a tough year for working people. Just as it appeared that we were exiting the COVID-19 pandemic, we [...]
David Gardiner, Workers' Party representative for Palmerstown-Fonthill, has called on the National Transport Authority (NTA) to develop an alternative to taxi app FreeNow, following the most recent price hike from the company. Gardiner said:"The recent technology fee increase from €1 to €5 is the latest attempt by FreeNow to squeeze every last cent from their [...]
David Gardiner, Workers' Party representative for Palmerstown-Fonthill, has welcomed the announcement that conservation works on the Silver Bridge in Palmerstown are set to begin in the coming weeks. Gardiner said: "Conservation is crucial to any potential future restoration works, so this is certainly a development to be welcomed." "Coupled with a recent commitment from South [...]
The Workers' Party has delivered 3,500 Christmas cards to the Dáil, calling on Minister for Housing Darragh O'Brien to build public housing to end child homelessness. The cards, each of which symbolise a child who will spend this Christmas in homelessness, contain thousands of signatures from members of the public in Dublin collected by Workers' [...]
Tomorrow, Micheál Martin steps down as Taoiseach. His time in power has been a disaster for working people. Since June 2020, Martin has overseen: • 50%+ increases in energy costs as the cost of living crisis hits working families • Record homeless figures of over 11,000 people including almost 4,000 children • 100,000+ people stuck [...]
The call by Labour to lower the standard of Irish needed to become a teacher won't solve the real problems behind the short staffing crisis in schools, according to David Gardiner, Workers' Party representative for Palmerstown-Fonthill. Gardiner said: "While there is a clear issue of staff shortages in our schools which needs to be addressed, [...]