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Sinn Féin in Louth has announced that popular North Louth Councillor Antóin Watters will run as a third candidate in the constituency alongside incumbent Ruaíri Ó Murchú TD and Cllr Joanna Byrne from Drogheda. Speaking today, Cllr Watters said, “When I was asked by the Party to run as a candidate I didn’t hesitate. We […]
Education Ministers from Northern Ireland and Ireland have officially announced the RAISE programme. Education Minister Paul Givan was joined by Norma Foley TD, Education Minister in Ireland, on a visit to a number of schools in one of the identified localities today. The RAISE initiative will deliver a range of education support measures to help […]
The latest revelations about former Sinn Fein Senator Niall Ó Donnghaile raise serious and fundamental questions about the party and its governance Fianna Fail have said. Tánaiste Micheál Martin has said: “For the first time, Sinn Fein has revealed Ó Donnghaile was suspended from the party following “inappropriate” text messages to a teenager, which were […]
Where are the ten extra beds promised for the Drogheda Department of Psychiatry (DDOP) at Crosslanes? That’s the question Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú has asked the HSE this week. Six months after Louth County Council granted planning permission for the ten-bed extension at the Drogheda site, there has been no commencement of building […]
The future of the Wasdell site in Dundalk must be made clear by its new owners, Sinn Féin TD Ruairí Ó Murchú has said. The Dundalk TD was speaking after it was revealed that the plant is to close by the end of this month with the loss of an estimated 220 jobs. Wasdell’s asset, […]
The Department of Transport in Ireland and the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) in Northern Ireland publish the Final Report of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review, developed in the context of the “New Decade, New Approach” agreement. This ground-breaking Report, approved for publication by the Irish Government and DfI Minister, sets out a strategic vision for […]
Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has welcomed the final report of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “The All-Island Rail Review sets out a pathway to a greener, cleaner and more connected island. “The report outlines a number of key priorities, and I particularly welcome plans to reinstate the Portadown […]
Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald has welcomed this afternoon’s landmark ruling of the International Court of Justice which has confirmed the illegality of Israel’s 57-year occupation of Palestinian territories. Ms McDonald said: “Today’s ruling marks the first time that the International Court of Justice has delivered an opinion of Israel’s occupation of Palestine. “The […]
Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has said there is now an opportunity for the new British Government to reset relations with Ireland and Europe. The North Belfast MP also welcomed the commitment of the Labour government to begin the process of repealing the Tories’ shameful Legacy Act. John Finucane said: “The election of a new […]
Legislation, which would allow families of children with special needs to apply for a primary or secondary school place two years beforehand, rather than the current 12 months, has been introduced in the Dáil by Dundalk TD Ruairí Ó Murchú. The Sinn Féin TD introduced his first piece of legislation on Wednesday last, named the […]
First Minister Michelle O’Neill has attended the annual National Day of Commemoration in Dublin today. This year’s event was held in the Royal Hospital Kilmainham and was attended by President of Ireland Michael D Higgins, Taoiseach Simon Harris and political and church leaders from across Ireland. Speaking after the ceremony, Michelle O’Neill said: “I was […]
Sinn Féin Uachtarán Mary Lou McDonald TD said today it was time to move forward to a new and better future. The Sinn Féin leader was speaking after Westminster election results which saw the party take the most seats, the most votes and the highest share of the vote. Mary Lou McDonald said: “Sinn Féin […]
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