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Community Dáil Éireann Government Health Louth Monaghan Politics Seanad Éireann

Affordable Housing at Centre of Fianna Fáil Plans

After more than a decade of undersupply in housing, the dial is turning, and Fianna Fáil has got Ireland back building again. Having introduced the most comprehensive affordable housing legislation in the history of the State which underpins the schemes that are now delivering, Fianna Fáil have set out the Party’s plans to take affordable […]

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Community Legacy Louth Newry

67th Anniversary of the Edentubber Martyrs Celebrated

Speaking at the 67th anniversary of the Edentubber Martyrs, Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon  told the large attendance that the “Republican vision of a better future based on the fundamental change to the status quo, has been consistent in whatever phase of struggle and in whatever era since the partition of our island and the […]

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Community Dáil Éireann Government Louth Politics

Sinn Féin’s Antóin Watters to Run As Third Candidate In Louth

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 […]

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Community Constituency Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh Politics Stormont

Public Health Proposals Not Fit For Purpose – Kimmins

Sinn Féin spokesperson for health Liz Kimmins has said that the Department of Health’s public health proposals and consultation are not fit for purpose. Referring to Sinn Féin’s response to the public consultation, Kimmins said: “There is a need to ensure that public health legislation is up to date and fit for purpose. “However, any proposals from the Health Department for a new Public Health Bill must be […]

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Dáil Éireann Government Politics

Tánaiste Micheál Martin: Serious and Fundamental Questions About Sinn Fein and Its Governance

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 […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

TUV Call For Spotlight to Continue On Sinn Fein In Light of Scandals

The TUV have called for the spotlight to continue on Sinn Fein in light of more scandals this week. Statement by TUV deputy leader Councillor Ron McDowell: “The last few weeks have seen Sinn Fein flounder around as their story changed repeatedly in relation to the Michael McMonagle scandal. It is clear that both powerful […]