Policy

Tynan slams “law of the jungle” as workers laid off by text message

Cllr. Ted Tynan Workers’ Party Councillor Ted Tynan has condemned the way that workers at Clancy’s bar and restaurant in Cork city centre were informed by mobile phone text that their jobs were gone. Cllr. Tynan said that no matter what economic circumstances existed at the company there was no excuse whatsoever for [...]

2019-05-19T10:00:33+00:00February 13th, 2017|

Handing Coveney leaseback plan to vulture funds is “financial madness,” says Workers’ Party

Cllr. Éilis Ryan The Workers’ Party have called on Minister Simon Coveney to alter his proposed distressed mortgage ‘lease back’ plan to a fully public model, in order to cut out the profits of the landlord in the middle. Under the proposals released by Minister Coveney this morning, households with distressed mortgages will [...]

2019-05-19T10:00:33+00:00February 8th, 2017|

Hewlett Packard condemned for dividing profitable corporation from loss-making HP Inc.

The Workers’ Party has condemned the announcement of the loss of 500 jobs at HP Inc in Lexilip, Co. Kildare. Cllr. Éilis Ryan (Workers’ Party, Dublin), pointed the finger at both the government’s blind reliance on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), and at Hewlett Packard’s decision to split into two global companies – which has exacerbated [...]

2019-05-19T10:00:33+00:00February 8th, 2017|

Workers’ Party launch campaign to fight funding cuts and privatisation of Bus Éireann

The Workers’ Partyhave launched a campaign to fight proposed cuts at Bus Éireann and to oppose government and management plans to privatise the company or hand the most profitable routes over to private competitors. The campaign started in Cork yesterday (Friday)  and the party distributed more than 3,000 leaflets in Cork city centre.  Member will [...]

2019-05-19T10:00:34+00:00February 3rd, 2017|

Taoiseach’s inner city task force ignores housing

Taoiseach’s inner city task force ignores housing – despite Dublin 1 having more two-beds for sale for €1million than for under €200,000   Cllr. Éilis Ryan The “Taoiseach’s Taskforce” response to inner city violence and drug feuding has attracted criticism for failing to deal with the crisis of housing in the area. Speaking [...]

2019-05-19T10:00:34+00:00February 2nd, 2017|

Chance to say ‘They’ve had their day’

Workers' Party statement on collapsing of  the Northern Ireland Assembly   Commenting on the collapse of the Northern Ireland Executive and the calling of an Asembly election for March 2nd, the Workers' Party have issued the following statement:- ‘This election is unnecessary and  will solve nothing unless people use it to pass judgement on all [...]

2019-05-19T10:00:34+00:00January 16th, 2017|

“Baptism Barrier” consultation process is consultation on segregating children

WP Meath representative Seamus McDonagh A consultation process on the ‘baptism barrier’ in primary school admissions, launched today (16th January) by education Minister Richard Bruton, has come under fire for being a “consultation on whether or not to segregate children". Speaking following the launch of the consultation process, Workers’ Party representative Séamus McDonagh [...]

2019-05-19T10:00:34+00:00January 16th, 2017|

Oxfam report sparks calls for greater state-led investment economy

Oxfam highlight inequality A report produced by Oxfam today (An Economy for the 99%, 16th January), has sparked calls for greater state-led investment in the Irish economy. Reacting to the Oxfam report, Cllr. Éilis Ryan (Workers’ Party, North Inner City), said: “The World Economic Forum and World Bank have repeatedly paid lip service [...]

2019-05-19T10:00:34+00:00January 16th, 2017|

Re-introduction of rental tax relief “just another subsidy for landlords” says Workers’ Party

Cllr. Éilis Ryan There has been negative reaction to a proposal announced today (Thursday 12th January) by government to consider the reintroduction of tax relief to those paying for private rented accommodation. Speaking following an announcement by Minister for Housing, Simon Coveney, that the measure – phased out during the recession – might [...]

2019-05-19T10:00:35+00:00January 12th, 2017|

Apollo House court ruling a “callous betrayal of the most vulnerable” says Cllr. Éilis Ryan

Workers’ Party Dublin City Councillor Éilis Ryan has slammed the decision by Justice Paul Gilligan not to grant a stay on the eviction order on the occupiers of Apollo House as a callous betrayal of some of the most vulnerable people in Irish society. Cllr Ryan said: ‘This decision is a callous and cold-hearted one. [...]

2019-05-19T10:00:35+00:00January 11th, 2017|