Seamus McDonagh Workers’ Party representative for Meath, Séamus McDonagh, has called on the government to introduce legislation immediately to implement the Supreme Court’s ruling today (Tuesday) that asylum seekers must be given the right to work. Reacting to the judgement, McDonagh said: “It is not exactly a surprise that denying adults resident in Ireland [...]
Labour Lord Mayor Brendan Carr's choice of candidate for Freedom of Dublin City has provoked strong reaction at Dublin City Council's monthly meeting tonight (6th February). Cllr. Éilis Ryan (Workers' Party) said: "To grant Dublin's highest honour to a man responsible for inflicting such harm on communities across the globe, does a great disservice to [...]
The Workers' Party has made a formal submission to the Citizen's Assembly demanding a referendum for the complete removal of the 8th Amendment of Bunreacht na hÉireann / The Constitution of Ireland. You can view / download the Workers' Party submission by clicking the following link:- workers-party-submission-to-citizens%27-assembly-on-8th-amendment-1
Workers’ Party condemn closing of Ireland Palestine Solidarity accounts by bank of Ireland Party urges members and supporters to close accounts at B of I Jimmy Dignam, Workers Party representative Dublin North West The Workers’ Party have condemned the sudden closure by Bank of Ireland of the bank account of the Ireland Palestine [...]
WP Meath representative Seamus McDonagh The Workers' Party has called on the Government to use the upcoming budget to show commitment on Traveller accommodation on the anniversary of the Carrickmines fire. Seamus McDonagh Workers' Party rep for Meath, said: "On 10th October, this country will mark the first anniversary of the Carrickmines fire [...]
Jimmy Dignam The Workers’ Party has welcomed the recommendation of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service to end the lifetime ban on gay men donating blood and calls on the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, to respond to the recommendation based on scientific evidence, not stigma or fear. “In the last fortnight we have [...]
Workers’ Party Councillor Ted Tynan has strongly condemned last Monday night’s vicious attack against a Polish family in Mayfield, saying racist attacks are completely unacceptable in any area. Cllr. Tynan, who has spoken to many local residents on a number of occasions since Monday, described the attack as despicable and has called for the restoration and [...]
Berta Caceres (1973-2016) At a meeting of Dublin City Council this evening (Monday 7th March), Dublin City Councillors agreed to a request made by Cllr. Éilis Ryan (Workers’ Party), that the council call for an independent investigation into the death of human rights activist Berta Caceres in Honduras last week. Berta Caceres, founder [...]
Repeal the 8th on voters’ minds in Dublin Central Cllr Éilis Ryan says voters looking for clear commitment to repeal the 8th Amendment As the General Election campaign enters its final days, the Workers’ Party candidate in Dublin Central – Cllr Éilis Ryan – has said that, along with obvious issues such as water charges, [...]
The Workers’ Party of Ireland condemns the murderous terrorist attacks in Paris and Saint-Denis which has been claimed by ISIS/Daesh and expresses its condolences to the families and friends of the many victims and its solidarity with the French people. The WPI condemns with equal force the recent terrorist attacks carried out in [...]
