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News, statements and analysis from the Workers’ Party.
14 September 2026
We serve neither Trump nor FF-FG Taoisigh but the Irish working class
Although Donald Trump's comments on Irish unity this weekend may have come as a surprise (and as an unpleasant shock to certain corners of unionism), one must consider what sort of united Ireland that Trump and his ilk would actually approve of. Regardless of their view, we must strive to build a 32-county socialist republic for the Irish working class.
26 August 2026
Property developers attempt to reverse St. Edmundsbury decision
Despite South Dublin councillors recently voting down the proposal to rezone land at St Edmundsbury, as well as over 1,600 submissions being made by the public in opposition, private property developers are trying to have the decision reversed.
1 June 2026
The Workers' Party position on migration
The Workers’ Party is an explicitly anti-racist organisation which opposes all forms of racial bigotry, and all forms of legal and workplace discrimination on the grounds of race or ethnicity.
27 May 2026
R.I.P. Paddy Fitzsimons
Comrade Paddy Fitzsimons, who died earlier this week, was a lifelong socialist, republican, trade unionist, and staunch member of the Workers’ Party.
13 May 2026
Anti-imperialist activists arrested in Kenya following demonstration
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.
11 May 2026
Support the National Ambulance Service workers
National Ambulance Service workers are taking industrial action over the HSE’s failure to update pay scales as recommended by an independent report. David Gardiner says their pay must reflect their workload and responsibilities.
3 May 2026
Dáil to debate reversing nuclear energy ban
The Workers’ Party welcomes a Dáil debate on reversing the ban on nuclear energy, which it presents as a safe, reliable and efficient alternative to high energy costs and the climate crisis.
19 April 2026
No mourning for reactionary Orbán, but his defeat is not our victory
The Workers’ Party does not mourn Viktor Orbán’s election loss in Hungary, but argues that Péter Magyar’s victory does not represent a victory for workers.
9 April 2026
Only a publicly-owned and sovereign energy system can provide for workers
Irish workers are paying higher fuel prices despite having no part in starting the war on Iran. The article links the crisis to Ireland’s absence of energy sovereignty.
15 March 2026
Working people carry the burdens of Ireland’s shambolic economy in fuel, transport, and energy
In fuel, transport, and energy, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil expect the Irish working class to shoulder the burden of the shambolic economy that they have built.
9 March 2026
International Women’s Day 2026: Bread, Roses, and Unfinished Revolution
The Workers’ Party pamphlet traces International Women’s Day to working class struggle, socialist organising and women’s demands for political and economic power.
2 March 2026
Sovereignty or subservience for Iran?
The article presents the American attack on Iran as the culmination of a decades-long strategy to subordinate the Middle East, advance Israeli strategy and tighten pressure on Russia and China.
