June 2009 Archives (Latest News)

Failed Health Minister’s support for Fianna Fáil no surprise

Sinn Féin Deputy Leader and Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has described failed Health Minister Mary Harney’s endorsement of Fianna Fáil’s Eoin Ryan as no surprise adding, “The Minister like Fianna Fáil is simply scrapping the barrel of negative campaigning in their joint effort to hold onto the last MEP… Read more

Cllr Billy Leonard comments after the funeral of Kevin McDaid

Sinn Féin Councillor in Coleraine, Billy Leonard has commented on the dignity and respect displayed at the funeral of Sectarian murder victim Kevin McDaid. Read more

Ahern, Kenny and Harney talking nonsense – Gerry Adams

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has dismissed comments from Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael as ‘cynical politics at its worst’. He said “Instead of talking about how to keep people in work, how to protect public services, how to dismantle the golden circle that has almost destroyed this state, they… Read more

Equal pay issue needs resolved – Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin MLA and Finance Committee member Jennifer McCann has welcomed the fact that a motion in the Assembly today calling for a resolution to the equal pay issue for civil servants has been passed. Read more

Kevin McDaid was a peacemaker – Martin McGuinness

Speaking after the funeral of sectarian murder victim, Kevin McDaid, deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness said: Read more

Cowen and Harney are destroying our hospital services" - Ó Caoláin

Speaking in advance of a protest this afternoon (Monday) by community groups and elected representatives in support of Monaghan General Hospital to co-incide with the visit of Taoiseach Brian Cowen to Castleblayney, Sinn Féin Dáil leader and Cavan-Monaghan TD Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin said the Taoiseach and Health Minister Harney had… Read more

Sinn Féin launch Dublin election manifesto – focus on saving and creating jobs in the city

Sinn Féin launched its local election manifesto for Dublin ‘Turning anger into positive action’ outside The Garden of Remembrance today, Monday 1 June. The launch was attended by party President Gerry Adams, Vice President and MEP for Dublin Mary Lou McDonald, and local election candidates Daithí Doolan, Larry O’Toole, Helen… Read more

Sinn Féin support Action Cancers ‘Action Man - Get a Grip’ campaign

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has called for men to ‘Get a Grip’ along with the Action Cancer ‘Action Man’ Campaign. The campaign will be part of Men’s Health Month which takes place this June. Read more

Caithfidh Rialtas na Breataine agus an Feidhmeannach gníomhú ar ghlao na NA don Ghaeilge

Dúirt FPE Shinn Féin Bairbre de Brún go gcaithfidh Rialtas na Breataine agus an Feidhmeannach gníomhú i ndiaidh an ghlao ó Choiste Náisiún Aontaithe ar Chearta Eacnamaíocha, Sóisialta agus Cultúrtha ag iarraidh orthu Acht Gaeilge a chur i bhfeidhm. Read more

British Government and Executive must act on UN Irish Language call

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has said the British Government and the Executive must act following the call from the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights for them to implement an Irish Language Act. Read more

Adams expresses 'deep concern' at role of Electoral Office

Sinn Féin west Belfast MP and MLA Gerry Adams has expressed his “deep concern at the growing evidence of interference by the Electoral Office in the exercise of peoples right to vote.” Read more

DARD launch Rural Childcare Programme

The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development today launched a new £1.5million Rural Childcare Programme aimed at improving childcare provision in rural areas. Read more

Brian Cowen has his head in the sand on the economy and the election

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams speaking during a walkabout on Grafton Street today accused the Taoiseach Brian Cowen of having his head in the sand in relation to the economy and the elections. He said “The economy has been in freefall for a year now. 200,000 people have lost their… Read more

We must face down the scourge of homophobia

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has stated that we all have a responsibility to face down the scourge of homophobia and homophobic attacks Read more

People in west Belfast not receiving polling cards

Sinn Féin west Belfast MLA Jennifer McCann has slammed the failure of the Electoral Office to issue numerous people in west Belfast with polling day cards for this Thursdays election. Read more

McGuinness to join final push for North West seat

* Sinn Féin Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness will tomorrow join the party’s EU election candidate Padraig MacLochlainn for the final few days of campaigning in the North West constituency in advance of Fridays poll. Mr McGuinness will be joined by fellow Executive Minister Gerry Kelly on the campaign trail.… Read more

People need to turn anger into action

Speaking at Sinn Féin’s final press conference before Friday’s elections, party President Gerry Adams said “Friday is the voters’ day, the day that they will have their say on Fianna Fáil and the economy. Read more

Hectic final day of canvassing

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún will spend a final day of canvassing in Fermanagh, Tyrone and Armagh. Read more

Electoral Office slammed as polling station move happens days before the election

Sinn Féin MLA for West Belfast, Fra McCann, has slammed the Electoral Office for moving a number of voters from their polling station to a unionist area, claiming it is gross incompetence and affects peoples right to vote. Read more

Butler welcomes Stoneyford Loyalist intimidation conviction

Sinn Féin MLA for Lagan Valley, Paul Butler has welcomed today’s court ruling against several loyalists accused of attempting to intimidate Paul Butler from the County Antrim village of Stoneyford. Read more

MP vows to redouble efforts to bring jobs to Mid Ulster

Sinn Féin Mid Ulster MP Martin McGuinness has said that he will redouble his efforts to protect jobs in Mid Ulster and bring new jobs to the area after Meteor, Ireland's largest independent electrical wholesalers and one of the biggest employers in Mid Ulster, announced the loss of 70 jobs. Read more

Maskey condemns so called ‘punishment attack’

Sinn Féin Policing and Justice Spokesperson Alex Maskey MLA has condemned the shooting of a man in west Belfast last night. Read more

Come out and vote for change - Vote Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams called on voters to get out to their polling stations today and make their voices heard. The party leader said today was an opportunity for people to give their verdict on the government and to bring about change, but to do that, people had to… Read more

Sinn Féin vote increase shows momentum for change is building

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams speaking as results come in from count centres around the country said “Sinn Féin has built upon very successful 2004 local elections and managed to increase our number of seats in many areas, some for the first time. We are on track for gains in… Read more

Sinn Féin on course to build on 2004 gains and win new seats across state

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams said this election has been a good election for the party and that key gains have been made “in several constituencies, such as Wicklow where we took two county seats, in Limerick Maurice Quinlivan broke through, in Waterford, Kerry, Carlow, Offaly, Mayo and Cork.” Read more

McGrattan elected to represent Cabra/Glasnevin

Speaking after being elected to Dublin City Council in the Cabra/Glasnevin ward this evening Sinn Féin’s Séamus McGrattan said there is now an opportunity for an alliance of left wing parties and progressive independents on Dublin City Council. He also said the Fianna Fáil/Green Party coalition does not have the… Read more

The Government has been sent a strong and clear message that they need to go- Mary Lou McDonald, Vice President of Sinn Féin

Vice President of Sinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald while congratulating newly returned Dublin MEP Joe Higgins has said the people of Dublin have shown that voting does matter and there is a growing momentum for change and that the Government has been sent a strong and clear message that they… Read more

The government has lost the moral authority to govern- Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has said the government has lost the moral authority to govern. People need hope and positive hard nosed leadership to turn around the economy in the interests of working people. In local councils throughout the state parties with a commitment to equality must set aside… Read more

Social benefits increase will not benefit those in need

Commenting on the announcement of increases in some Social Security benefits today Sinn Fein MLA Micky Brady MLA (Newry/Armagh) said: Read more

British Government moves to reintroduce border checks must be opposed-Martina Anderson MLA

Sinn Féin Human Rights Spokesperson, Martina Anderson MLA (Foyle) has urged the Irish government to register strong opposition to plans by the British Government to reintroduce legislation allowing wide powers to carry out document checks on people crossing the border. Read more

Minister officially opens M2 improvements scheme

Roads Minister Conor Murphy today opened the £20million M2 improvements scheme. At the opening ceremony Minister Murphy said the improvements to this strategic route would deliver huge benefits for the economy in the north. Read more

Education Minister stresses the importance of learning another language

Education Minister Caitríona Ruane, has stressed the importance of giving young people the opportunity to learn another language in school. Read more

Sinn Féin will vote ‘No Confidence’ in Fianna Fáil/Green Government

Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has confirmed that Sinn Féin TDs will vote no confidence in the Government in the Dáil tomorrow evening. Speaking at a media doorstep at Leinster House today Deputy Ó Caoláin said the local and European election results have clearly shown that the… Read more

Sinn Féin comment on Burke decision

Chairperson of Dublin Sinn Féin Aengus Ó Snodaigh has described the decision of Christy Burke to resign from the party only days after being elected on a Sinn Féin mandate “as disappointing not least because it runs totally against the commitment which he made to the party and electorate only… Read more

Diplock Courts must go

Sinn Féin Policing Board Member Martina Anderson has slammed the NIO announcement that they plan to extend the use of Diplock courts for another two years. The announcement was placed on the NIO website on the day the EU election count was taking place. Read more

Sinn Féin to challenge PSNI over McDaid murde

Sinn Féin Policing Board member Alex Maskey has said that his party will be using this weeks meeting of the Policing Board to robustly call to account the PSNI behaviour in the lead up to and in the aftermath of the murder of Kevin McDaid in Coleraine. Read more

Doherty thrown out of Seanad as he demands explanation on end of Irish language newspaper

Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty was this afternoon asked to leave the Seanad Chamber after repeatedly calling for the Taoiseach to explain why he will allow an Irish language newspaper to disappear from the island of Ireland. Read more

"Bankrupt Government should pack its bags and go" – Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has called on the Fianna Fáil/Green Government to resign and face the people in a General Election. Speaking in the debate on the Dáil confidence motion, Deputy Ó Caoláin said the Government is "bankrupt not only in finances but bankrupt in policies, bankrupt… Read more

de Brún to give evidence to Assembly Climate Change Inquiry

Sinn Fein MEP Bairbre de Brún will give evidence tomorrow, Thursday 11th June, to the Climate Change Inquiry being carried out by the Assembly Environment Committee. Read more

Children’s rights must be enshrined in constitution – Morgan

Sinn Féin TD Arthur Morgan, speaking today after attending the protest at Leinster House by survivors and victims of institutional abuse, has said the best way to respect the rights of children is to enshrine them in the constitution. Deputy Morgan called for all the recommendations of the Ryan report… Read more

Morgan supports debt recovery measures for small businesses

Speaking in the Dáil this evening on the Private Members’ Motion on the recovery of debts for small businesses Sinn Féin’s Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD said the Government must introduce cost effective measures for speedy recovery of small debts. Read more

21 Respite beds to be closed at St. Colman’s Hospital, Rathdrum

Wicklow Sinn Féin County Councillors John Brady and John Snell have reacted angrily to news this evening that 21 respite beds at St. Colman’s Hospital in Rathdrum are to close for six weeks. Speaking this evening Councillor Brady said this news comes hot on the heels of the closure of… Read more

Deplorable lack of progress on suicide prevention must be addressed – Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has described as “deplorable” the lack of progress made by the Government on a range of measures proposed three years ago to address the high level of suicide in Irish society. Read more

Ferris demands independent investigation into sinking of the Iona Isle

Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris has called for an independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the sinking of a fishing boat off the coast of Mayo this morning after four armed and masked men boarded the boat and left the skipper and his crewman in serious danger. Deputy Ferris said… Read more

Ó Caoláin calls for independent international audit of assets of religious orders

Speaking in the Dáil debate on the Ryan Report, Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has called for the establishment of an independent international audit of the assets of the religious orders responsible for systematic child abuse. He also called for the Government to act urgently to protect vulnerable… Read more

Minister praises Irish language education teachers

Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, congratulated 36 bilingual education students at a ceremony in St Mary’s University, Belfast this morning. Read more

Gildernew attends Sustainable Development Commission dinner

Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA has attended the Sustainable Development Commission dinner in the Stormont Hotel Belfast. Read more

Minister announces new Irish-medium nursery units in Derry and Armagh

Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has approved the establishment of Irish-medium nursery units at Gaelscoil Éadain Mhóir, Derry and Christian Brothers’ Primary School, Armagh. Read more

Successive reports show radical overhaul of Prison Service is required.

Sinn Fein MLA and spokesperson on Human Rights Martina Anderson has stated that the publication of several reports in to the Prison Service highlights the need for a radical overhaul of how prisons are run and staff operate. Read more

Review of senior civil service bonuses must be comprehensive in its approach

Sinn Féin Economic spokesperson and Chair of the Assembly Finance and Personnel Committee, Mitchel McLaughlin MLA (South Antrim) has welcomed the review of civil service pay and bonuses announced by Finance Minister, Nigel Dodds . Read more

Attack on St Patricks can in no way be justified or rationalised

Sinn Féin MLA for North Belfast, Carál Ní Chuilín has slammed those responsible for a petrol bomb attack on Saint Patrick's College Bearnageeha. Read more

HSE privatisation of children's medical care a 'disgrace' – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has hit out at Health Minister Mary Harney for continuing her privatisation agenda into children's health care. Deputy Ó Snodaigh made his comments following a parliamentary response from the Minister which revealed that the Health Service Executive spent over €16million on sub-contracting operations on… Read more

McDonald launches Sinn Féin Task Force for Unity

Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald today announced that senior party colleagues Conor Murphy and Pearse Doherty will jointly head the Sinn Féin task force on Irish Unity. At a Press Conference in Dublin Ms McDonald outlined ambitious plans for the taskforce including events throughout Ireland and with the… Read more

Concern at Queens University department cuts – Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin MLA Sue Ramsey has expressed concerns at the proposed cuts in department jobs at Queens University Belfast. Read more

Welcome for private rental sector consultation but mandatory registration excluded

Sinn Fein MLA for West Belfast and member of the Social Development Committee, Fra McCann, has welcomed the announcement by the Minister for Social Developments on the launch of a consultation process on the private rented sector however he raised concerns that the mandatory registration of landlords has been excluded. Read more

Anderson urges caution over Individual Voluntary (debt) Arrangements

Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has urged people struggling with debt to take independent advice before considering an Individual Voluntary Arrangement (IVA). Read more

Adams in New York for Conference on Uniting Ireland

Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams MP MLA is in New York for the first of two major conferences the party is holding on the theme of ‘Uniting Ireland’. Read more

Gerry Adams meets key US investors

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams MP MLA is in New York this week for a major conference on Saturday on Irish Unity. Read more

Irish Unity - A realistic and realisable Goal

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams this morning held a press conference in New York to open the party’s one day conference on achieving Irish Unity. Read more

Kelly slams Currie Primary robbery and vandalism

Sinn Féin MLA for North Belfast Gerry Kelly has slammed those responsible for the vandalism and robbery at Currie Primary School on the Limestone Road in North Belfast. Read more

LABOUR/ SINN FÉIN DAIL MOTION SEEKS URGENT ACTION ON JOBS CRISIS

The Dail will this week debate a joint Labour Party/ Sinn Féin motion calling on the government to take a number of specific initiatives to halt the jobs haemorrhage and put people back to work. Read more

Maskey condemns south Belfast racist attack

Sinn Féin MLA for south Belfast Alex Maskey has condemned those responsible for numerous racist attacks on the home of a Romanian family in the Belgravia and Wellesley Avenues areas of the city. Read more

Maskey comments on end of PSNI Full Time Reserve

Sinn Féin Policing Board member Alex Maskey today said that the ending of the Full Time Reserve was another necessary step on the road to building an accountable civic policing service. Read more

McLaughlin calls for protection of frontline services in efficiency measures

Speaking in the Assembly today on spending and efficiency savings, Sinn Féin Economy Spokesperson, Mitchel McLaughlin MLA (South Antrim) said: Read more

Government admits Lisbon 2 guarantees will not legally protect workers rights or public services

Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald has described the governments failure to protect workers right and public services in the Lisbon 2 guarantee text due to be signed off on later this week at the European Council of Ministers as deeply disappointing. Read more

Time for Left Alliance at Dublin City Council

Speaking in advance of tonight’s first meeting of Dublin City Council Sinn Féin group leader Larry O’Toole has called for a ‘left alliance to fundamentally change the direction of the City.’ Read more

East Belfast DPP meets in Short Strand

Sinn Féin’s East Belfast Representative Niall Ó Donnghaile has this evening reiterated Sinn Féin’s commitment to ensuring a first class civic policing service following tonight’s meeting of the East Belfast District Policing Partnership (DPP). Read more

Protest attack a sickening development – Parker

Sinn Féin Representative for the Balmoral area and south Belfast DPP member Vincent Parker has condemned those responsible for attacking an anti-racism protest in the Lisburn Road area last night. Read more

David McNarry ejected from Assembly chamber

Ulster Unionist MLA for Strangford David McNarry was this morning ejected from the Assembly chamber following his refusal to withdraw comments he made about Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney. Read more

Sinn Féin meets President of the GAA at Stormont

Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh Conor Murphy met with Uachtarán of the GAA, Christy Cooney along with party colleagues Michelle Gildernew and Martin McGuiness yesterday in Stormont. Read more

Brolly calls on Irish Government to act on Lough Foyle ownership claims

Sinn Féin East Derry MLA Francie Brolly has called on Fianna Fáil Minister, Conor Lenihan to act decisively on the claim by the British Crown Estates that it can impose a charge of £5000 pounds a year on the Foyle Ferry Company to operate between Donegal and Magilligan Co. Derry. Read more

Government must focus on getting Ireland back to work – Morgan

Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD has said the Government’s number one priority must be creating and retaining jobs. Deputy Morgan said in the one year that Mary Coughlan has been Enterprise Minister 200,000 people have lost their jobs and the Government is doing absolutely nothing to get them… Read more

Sinn Féin launch Refugee Week at Stormont

Sinn Féin MLA Jennifer McCann will today launch Refugee Week at Stormont today highlighting the challenges that those who flee persecution face when they come to live in the North of Ireland. Read more

Air Ambulance provision of vital importance – O’Neill

Sinn Féin mid-Ulster MLA and deputy Chair of the Assembly Health Committee Michelle O’Neill has expressed her concern at reports in the media suggesting that the majority of funds raised for an Air Ambulance have been spent on administration costs. Read more

Caithfidh an Aire Campbell aithint go bhfuil critéir difriúla ann i dtaca leis an Ghaeilge – Ó Brollaigh

Ag labhairt dó i ndiaidh ceisteanna chuig an Aire Cultúr i gCnoc an Anfa inniu, dúirt urlabhraí Gaeilge Shinn Féin, Proinsias Ó Brollaigh, go bhfuil ar an Aire Campbell aithint go bhfuil difríochtaí praiticiúla ann idir an Ghaeilge agus an Albanais Uladh. Read more

Policing and Justice transfer to be raised with British PM

Speaking in advance of a meeting tomorrow in Downing Street with the British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness said that it was now time to move decisively ahead and implement all outstanding issues including the transfer of powers on policing and justice. Read more

Morgan jointly moves Dáil motion on job creation and retention

Speaking in the Dáil this evening, on a joint Sinn Féin and Labour Party motion on job creation, Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan criticised Minister Mary Coughlan’s handling of the unemployment crisis. He said the country is facing an economic crisis of unparalleled proportions caused by government mismanagement and… Read more

Kelly to meet Parades Commission on Tour of the North

Sinn Fein Assembly member for North Belfast Gerry Kelly will lead a party delegation to meet with the Parades Commission at their Belfast Offices today at 2pm. The meeting will deal with the determination of Commission to allow loyalist supporters to parade past Ardoyne shops as part of the Tour… Read more

Hospital cuts are devastating patient care – Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has described as “devastating” the growing effects of health cuts on patient care. He highlighted the case of Loughlinstown Hospital in Co. Dublin where over 20 patients are on trolleys and chairs in A&E awaiting beds. Read more

Martin McGuinness visits Romanian families forced to flee from their homes in Belfast

Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP, MLA, this morning visited those Romanian families who were forced to flee their homes in south Belfast following racist attacks and intimidation. Read more

Sinn Féin Representatives attend multi-agency meeting in Belfast on issues facing Romanian community

Sinn Féin MLA Paul Maskey and Balmoral Representative Vincent Parker this afternoon attended a multi-agency meeting to discuss short term and long term solutions to the current crisis facing the Romanian community in Belfast. Read more

Sinn Fein demand power sharing in Lisburn Council

Sinn Fein has warned Unionists politicians on Lisburn City Council that any legislation going through the Assembly to confer city status on the new Lisburn council will require cross community support at the Assembly and that unless the DUP remove the blockage on proper power-sharing arrangements on the Council, Sinn… Read more

Ó Snodaigh opposes renewal of Offences Against the State Act

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has opposed the renewal of the Offences Against the State Act in the Dáil today. Deputy Ó Snodaigh said no emergency exists that could possibly warrant what he described as the ‘draconian measures’ included in the Bill. He also criticised the use… Read more

Ferris calls for University in Tralee

Speaking in the Dáil this evening on a private members motion on job creation North Kerry Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris called for the establishment of a University in Tralee which could act as an educational engine to drive the local economy. Read more

Government must act on jobs crisis

Speaking in the Dáil this evening, on a joint Sinn Féin/Labour Party motion on job creation, Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD said there is a real fear amongst the population that the minimum wage is about to be cut and general wages depressed across all sectors. Deputy… Read more

Ó Snodaigh calls for Harney’s resignation over cutbacks at Cherry Orchard Hospital

Speaking in the Dáil this morning Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh called for the resignation of both Health Minister Mary Harney and HSE Chief Executive Professor Brendan Drumm for gross incompetence in the running of the HSE after he revealed that the HSE and Management at Cherry Orchard Hospital… Read more

Crossgar as Irish as Clonmel - Clarke

South Down Sinn Féin MLA Willie Clarke has criticised the Irish Farmers Association for their stance against a company from County Down receiving a contract to provide poultry to military facilities in the 26 Counties. Read more

Unionists challenged after grave attack

Speaking after visiting the Republican Plot in Miltown cemetery which was desecrated overnight with Combat 18 slogans, Sinn Féin Assembly member for West Belfast Paul Maskey said: Read more

SF comments on UVF weapons speculation

Responding to media speculation that the UVF working with the IICD have put a significant amount of arms beyond use Sinn Féin Assembly member for North Belfast Gerry Kelly said: Read more

Doherty hits out at cuts in rural transport initiatives

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Transport Senator Pearse Doherty has hit out at the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Eamonn O’Cuiv over his plans to cut all funding for night-time rural transport initiatives in rural Ireland. Read more

Sinn Féin calls on Dublin City Council to review housing maintenance policy

Speaking following the publication of Dublin City Council’s new housing maintenance policy Sinn Féin’s Spokesperson on Housing Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has called on the Council to review their policy and ensure that tenants are not forced to live in substandard conditions due to financial hardship. Read more

Ó Snodaigh welcomes firearms measures in Criminal Justice Bill 2009

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has said the Criminal Justice Bill 2009 will not address gangland crime but represents a welcome development in terms of prudent gun control. Deputy Ó Snodaigh said the Bill will help prevent the development of a gun culture in Ireland while ensuring… Read more

Adams expresses support for Sean Garland

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams MP MLA has this morning expressed his support and solidarity for former Workers Party President Sean Garland who is facing extradition to the USA. Read more

Proinsias Ó Brollaigh - Tá sé thar am do Rialtas na hÉireann an t-ardcheannas atá aige a chosaint

“Cuireann sé iontas orm go bhfuil Aire ón Rialtas i mBaile Átha Cliath sásta a ghlacadh le ceart Eastáit Chorónacha na Breataine chun táillí a ghearradh ar oibreoir Éireannach de bhád farantóireachta san fharraige thart ar chósta na hÉireann. Read more

Sinn Féin comments on end of PSNI Full Time Reserve

Sinn Féin member of the Policing Board’s Corporate Policy, Planning and Performance Committee, Daithí McKay has said that the ending of the Full Time Reserve is another necessary step on the road to building an accountable civic policing service. Read more

Sinn Féin calls on government to increase family supports

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Children Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has said that there needs to be a drastic overhaul of social services in this state and the government needs to seriously examine the reasons children are being placed in the care system and increase family supports according to need. Read more

Fáilte curtha roimh leithscéal ón BBC

Cuir urlabhraí Gaeilge Shinn Féin Proinsias Ó Brallaigh CTR fáilte roimh an BBC a gabháil a cuid leithscéalaí le Gaeilgeoirí na Sé Chontae mar gheall ar iriseoir ón stáisiún ag caint le linn óráid Gaelach Bairbre de Brún i ndiaidh bua s’aicí i dtoghchán na hEorpa. Read more

Sinn Féin welcome BBC apology on the Irish language

Sinn Fein MLA and Irish language spokesperson, Francie Brolly has welcomed the apology from the BBC with regards to coverage of Bairbre de Brún’s acceptance speech in Irish following her election to the European parliament Read more

‘Illogical’ cuts in community bed facility

Dublin Sinn Féin Councillor Louise Minihan (Ballyfermot/Drimnagh) today said that the HSE’s decision to close down the newly refurbished Beech House at Cherry Orchard Hospital containing 25 community beds and to subcontract a private operator to take 10 public patients, is “illogical”. Read more

Morgan calls for closure of Sellafield amid news of 50 year old toxic leak

Reacting to breaking news this evening, of a 50 year old toxic leak at Sellafield, Louth Sinn Féin TD and long time anti-Sellafield campaigner Arthur Morgan said the fact that management at the plant never bothered to fix this leak shows the contempt with which British Nuclear Fuels Limited (BNFL)… Read more

Government must now amend legislation to end practice of jailing people for non payment of debts – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has welcomed the overturning of a jailing order of a woman who was unable to repay a debt to her Credit Union. Deputy Ó Snodaigh said between 2002 and 2007 1,000 people were jailed, in contempt of court, having failed to repay… Read more

Anger at PSNI behaviour in Coalisland Raid

Sinn Féin Mid Ulster MLA has described as ‘totally unacceptable’ the behaviour of PSNI officers involved in a house raid in Coalisland this morning. Read more

Anderson congratulates All-Ireland Teacher and Students Innovator of the year Award winners.

Anderson congratulates All-Ireland Teacher and Students Innovator of the year Award winners. Read more

Sinn Féin call on Minister Ó Cuív to secure future of Foinse

Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs Éamon Ó Cuív is today addressing a meeting of Foras na Gaeilge. Speaking ahead of today’s meeting Sinn Féin Donegal Senator Pearse Doherty has called on the Minister to step up and guarantee the future of the Irish language newspaper Foinse. The Senator… Read more

Statement from families of 1981 Hunger Strikers

In response to media queries, Sinn Féin have today been asked by the majority of the Hunger Strikers’ families to issue, through our press office, a statement written by them in the wake of recent lies and false allegations made surrounding the events of 1981, and misrepresentation in the media… Read more

Kelly comments following ‘Tour of the North’ Parade

Sinn Féin north Belfast MLA Gerry Kelly has commented on tonight’s ‘Tour of the North’ Parade. Read more

Martin McGuinness – Bodenstown Speech

Sinn Féin MP and Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness today delivered the annual Wolfe Tone commemoration at Bodenstown, County Kildare. As part of a wide ranging address Mr McGuinness challenged the Orange Order to step forward and make its contribution to the peace process through stopping attempts to march through… Read more

Maskey condemns tourist attack

Sinn Féin west Belfast MLA Paul Maskey has condemned those responsible for attacking a tour bus travelling through the west of the city. Read more

Bus Éireann Cutbacks must be resisted – Doherty

Speaking as talks broke down between unions and management at Bus Éireann Sinn Féin Transport Spokesperson Senator Pearse Doherty has said the proposed cuts by management must be resisted. Senator Doherty said local bus services are essential for the economic viability of towns and cities throughout Ireland and now is… Read more

Hardline Unionists living in Fantasy Land

‘The northern Ireland state is a sectarian state. It was established on this basis and it remains sectarian at its core. Read more

Criminal Justice Inspectorate and PSNI damning indictment of Criminal Justice System - Martina Anderson MLA

Speaking on the Criminal justice Inspectorate report in the Assembly today Sinn Féin Human Rights Spokesperson and Policing Board Member, Martina Anderson MLA (Foyle) said: Read more

Sinn Féin welcome £2.5million investment into social enterprises

Sinn Féin MLA and deputy chair of the Committee for Enterprise, Trade and Investment Jennifer McCann has welcomed the £2.5m investment by the Enterprise Trade and investment Minister into the social enterprise sector stating that all government departments must now maximise the support for this vital sector. Read more

Urgent review needed of Antrim Council Bonfire procedure

Sinn Féin Antrim Borough Councillor Anne Marie Logue has stated that there needs to be an urgent review of Antrim borough councils policy and procedure surrounding funding for 12th of July bonfires Read more

Caithfidh dearcadh an DUP air an Ghaeilge athrú – Mac giolla Dhuibh

Dúirt Cathaoirleach an Coiste Cultúir, Ealaíon agus Fóillíochta Barra Mac Giolla Duibh, agus é ag déanamh tagairt don scéal go mbeidh Nelson McAusland mar an tAire Cultúir úr sna Sé Chontae Read more

DUP approach to Irish Language must change – McElduff

Sinn Féin MLA for west Tyrone and chair of the Assembly’s Culture, Arts and Leisure committee, Barry McElduff, has this afternoon said that it is time for a new approach to the Irish Language from the Democratic Unionist Party. Read more

Belfast City Council Incinerator vote puts the focus back on Recycling – Cllr Maskey

Sinn Féin Councillor for Oldpark Conor Maskey has tonight said that he is pleased Belfast City Council supported the Sinn Féin proposal for a Mechanical Biological Treatment (MBT) facility on the site of the north foreshore and opposed the proposal for an Incinerator plant. Read more

New Fire Directorate a “disappointing bureaucratic charade” says Sinn Féin

Newly elected Wicklow County Councillor, Sinn Féin’s John Brady has described as a “disappointing bureaucratic charade” the setting up of a new national directorate to oversee fire services in the 26 counties. He said what was needed was a single national fire authority covering all 32 counties. Read more

Attack on City Church a new low – Maskey

Sinn Féin south Belfast MLA Alex Maskey has expressed his deep sadness and anger at the attack on the City Church in Belfast last night. Read more

Tax reliefs must be standardised

Following Minister Hanafin’s indications that she intends to look at cuts to pension tax relief’s in Budget 2010 Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD has again reiterated Sinn Féin’s demand that all tax relief’s must be standardised immediately. Read more

Sinn Féin Deputy Leader challenges Pat Cox to debate on Lisbon II

Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald has today publicly challenged former European Parliament President and well paid EU lobbyist Pat Cox to a debate on Lisbon II. Ms McDonald was speaking in Dublin today ahead of a meeting in Brussels with senior political figures opposed to the Lisbon Treaty. Read more

Dolphin’s Barn bomb scare part of ongoing campaign of intimidation by drug dealers – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson and Dublin South Central TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has condemned the planting of a hoax device under a car in Dolphin’s Barn this morning. Deputy Ó Snodaigh has described the incident as yet another sickening attack on community workers who are determined to stand up for… Read more

Doolan supports workers in Docklands industrial dispute

Sinn Féin’s Dublin South East Representative Daithí Doolan has today condemned the management at Marine Terminals Limited for what he described as bully boy tactics which they are using in an attempt to force its workforce out of the company. Read more

Crumlin cuts – Our children deserve better

Speaking ahead of tonight’s Dáil debate on government cuts imposed on Our Lady's Crumlin Children’s Hospital Sinn Féin Dublin Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has slammed Health Minister Mary Harney, Fianna Fáil and the Greens for their continued failure to put the health and well being of Ireland’s children first. Deputy… Read more

Taoiseach defends worst attack on public transport since the 1950s – Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has slammed the Taoiseach Brian Cowen for “defending the indefensible” cuts to public transport being imposed by Bus Éireann and Bus Átha Cliath. Read more

Gerry Adams launches Middle East Report

Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams MP MLA today launched his report ‘Israel, the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, April 2009 – A Report’. Read more

US Bishops Conference offers hope for undocumented Irish

Sinn Féin Newry and Mourne Councillor Pat McGinn has welcomed a call from bishops at the American Catholic Bishops Conference for US President Obama and Congress to enact comprehensive immigration reform before the end of 2009 Read more

Doherty calls on Minister to reverse decision on Night Time Rural Transport Initiative

Speaking in the Seanad today Sinn Féin Transport Spokesperson Senator Pearse Doherty described the decision of the Minister for Transport not to renew the Night Time Rural Transport Initiative as short-sighted and misguided. Addressing the Minister directly Senator Doherty called on him to reverse the decision and asked him to… Read more

Concern at Queens University department cuts – Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin MLA Sue Ramsey has expressed concerns at the proposed cuts in department jobs at Queens University Belfast and the manner in which this decision was taken. Read more

McGimpsey needs to deliver for Omagh instead of decanting nursing staff.

Sinn Féin MLA and deputy chair of the health committee, Michelle O’Neill has stated that the Health Minister must provide services that he promised for Omagh instead of decanting our nursing staff to other health centres on a daily basis. Read more

Israeli sanction of illegal settlements highly provocative – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin spokesperson on International Affairs, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, has described reports that Israel has authorised more illegal settlements on Palestinian land as “highly provocative” and requiring urgent sanction. Read more

Morgan opposes extension of Bank Guarantee Scheme

Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD has accused the Government of burying the introduction of a mechanism to extend the bank guarantee scheme in the Financial Measures Miscellaneous Provisions Bill which is being debated in the Dáil today. Deputy Morgan said the measure is far from miscellaneous and questioned… Read more

Ó Caoláin appeals to Government backbenchers to support Crumlin Children’s Hospital

Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson and Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has appealed to Government backbenchers to make a stand on the issue of children’s lives and support this evening’s private members motion on Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin. Read more

Morgan welcomes government’s decision to progress SF job retention measure

Sinn Féin Economic Spokesperson Arthur Morgan has this morning welcomed the government’s decision to progress Sinn Féin’s job retention proposal of the establishment of scheme to subsidise workers in viable businesses struggling during the current recession period. However what we need to see now is delivery from government in this… Read more

EDUCATION MINISTER CUTS FIRST SOD AT ST MARY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has cut the first sod on the the site of the new £3.5million accommodation at St Mary’s primary school. Read more

McCartney to attend Oireachtas meeting on formulation of a Policing and Justice Department.

Raymond McCartney MLA (Foyle) and Member of the Assembly Executive Review Committee will travel to Dublin this Thursday as part of the ongoing programme of work on delivery of Policing and Justice. Read more

Doherty calls for rapid emergency response to Gaoth Dobhair flooding

Donegal Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has called for a rapid response by relevant agencies in the aftermath of the flooding in Gaoth Dobhair yesterday. Senator Doherty made the call in the Seanad today and welcomed the support of the leader of the house Donie Cassidy to progress the issue.… Read more

Economic recovery requires all-Ireland approach – Sinn Féin Ministers and Oireachtas members

Sinn Féin Ministers in the Executive were in Dublin today to meet with the party’s Oireachtas members to discuss the all-Ireland economic agenda. The party’s Joint First Minister Martin McGuinness and Dáil Leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin stated that measures to tackle the recession need to be undertaken bi-laterally by the… Read more

Tracey calls for protection of prospective homebuyers as developer goes into examinership

South Dublin Sinn Féin representative, Shaun Tracey, has called for 100% protection for prospective homebuyers who entrust large deposits with developers. Mr. Tracey made his comments after it emerged that people who put down deposits on apartments in Carrickmines were offered just 1% of their initial sum after the development… Read more

Lisbon clarifications do not alter text of Treaty in any way

Speaking today in the Dáil Sinn Féin Dáil Spokesperson on European Affairs Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD said one thing was very clear following the European Council of Ministers meeting last week, “in October the Irish people will vote on the very same Treaty they rejected in June 2008.” Read more

Statement by Sinn Fein on 'Armed Forces' flag at Belfast City Hall

“Council flag flying dishonours victims and their bereaved families” Read more

Concern at Equality Commission research statistics – Anderson

Sinn Féin Equality and Human Rights spokesperson Martina Anderson MLA has expressed her shock and disappointment at figures revealed following research carried out by the Equality Commission. Read more

Frustration at PSNI failure to deal with loyalist band ‘supporters’

Sinn Féin North Belfast Councillor Teirna Cunningham has said that local residents in Glengormley were angry at the failure of PSNI officers on the ground to deal with Loyalist band ‘supporters’ who hurled sectarian abuse at children and young people during a band parade through the nationalist Church Road area… Read more

Surveillance powers must be extended to Garda Ombudsman Commission – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has today sought to amend the Criminal Justice (Surveillance) Bill 2009 to extend the powers of surveillance to the Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission. Speaking in the Dáil today Deputy Ó Snodaigh said the Bill recognises the value of Surveillance Powers to Gardaí… Read more

Doherty calls for fair prices for Dairy Farmers

Speaking in the Seanad today Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty called on the Minister for Agriculture to put pressure on the milk processors to pay dairy farmers a fair price. Senator Doherty said there is a risk that dairy farming could disappear from the West if the “appallingly low return… Read more

Lenihan ignoring sound advice and listening to fat cat and developer friends – Morgan

Speaking in the Dáil this afternoon on the Revised Estimates Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD accused the Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan of ignoring the good advice of economists and listening to his fat cat and developer friends. Deputy Morgan said the Government’s two pronged approach to the… Read more

Kelly calls for new approach to flag flying

Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly today called on all communities to begin respecting flags and emblems and to end the practice of using them to intimidate and cause offence. Read more

IMF report - latest in a litany of Fianna Fail failure exposés

Responding to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) report on the Irish economy Sinn Féin Economic Spokesperson Arthur Morgan said, “There are two issues to note on the back of the IMF’s report. For over a decade successive Fianna Fáil led governments have been loudly warned against making the Irish economy… Read more

Government focus must shift to saving jobs – Morgan

Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD has said employment figures released today by the Central Statistics Office show that the Government should have intervened with a job retention fund in the April emergency budget. Read more

Doherty hits out at exorbitant interests rates being charged by local authorities

Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has called on the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to introduce legislation to allow local authorities to charge customers the current variable mortgage interest rate of 2.25%. Senator Doherty said he is aware of many families who are currently being paid over… Read more

Ó Snodaigh seeks to broaden definition of homelessness

Speaking in the Dáíl this afternoon Sinn Féin Housing Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD sought to amend the Housing Miscellaneous Provisions Bill to broaden the definition of homelessness to include people sleeping rough, people threatened with eviction or suffering domestic violence and those in inadequate housing. Read more

Families of victims of collusion and state violence meet Belfast Mayor

Sinn Féin MLA Paul Maskey and party colleague, deputy Mayor of Belfast Cllr Danny Lavery (whose brother and nephew were murdered as a result of collusion), today accompanied a delegation from Relatives for Justice at a meeting with Mayor of Belfast Cllr Naomi Long. The meeting was facilitated by the… Read more

Do the UUP agree with their political master David Cameron on ' No Return to the 11' +

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has called on Basil McCrea the UUP education spokesman to state whether or not his party agrees with the Conservative party leader on the issue of the 11+. The call comes following the Conservative party leader David Cameron and education secretary David Willets stating that… Read more

Removal of print news service for Irish language, Foinse, “scandalous”

Sinn Féin Senator Piaras Ó Dochartaigh has stated that: " As the first official language, it is scandalous that Irish speakers will now have no news service in print." Read more

Case against first Taser victim dropped

Policing Board member and Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson is calling for a review of the PSNI’s use of Tasers following the decision to drop the case against Derryman Damien White – the first person in the North to be shot with the controversial weapon. Read more

Lenihan accused of lying

Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD has accused Finance Minister Brian Lenihan of lying to the media when he claimed that nobody had warned Fianna Fáil that it was overheating the property bubble in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Deputy Morgan said Sinn Féin is on record continuously warning Fianna… Read more

Gay community must be afforded full marriage rights – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Equality and Human Rights Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has said the Civil Partnership Bill published by the Government today does not go far enough to provide full equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people. Deputy Ó Snodaigh said while he recognises the need for and… Read more

UVF and UDA still driving Coleraine agenda – Sinn Féin

Coleraine Sinn Féin councillor Billy Leonard has said that UDA and UVF figures were involved in bringing crowds into Coleraine to erect flags in the Heights area near the spot where Kevin McDaid was murdered. Read more

SF Deputy Leader supports Crumlin Campaign

Sinn Féin Deputy Leader Mary Lou McDonald will attend this afternoon’s Save Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Campaign protest at 2pm in Crumlin. Read more

Sinn Féin comments on Loyalist Decommissioning

Sinn Féin north Belfast MLA Gerry Kelly this afternoon said he ‘welcomed’ the statement from both the UVF and Red Hand Commando, that they had decommissioned all of their weapons. Read more

Taskforce welcome, but where is the jobs plan? - Morgan

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment has welcomed the announcement of an R&D taskforce by Brian Cowen, but called on the Taoiseach to come forward with a jobs plan. Morgan said the taskforce, headed by a senior civil servant from the Taoiseach’s office could prove worthwhile, but that… Read more

Sinn Féin anti-racism/sectarianism motion to be debated at Assembly today

A Sinn Féin motion calling for unequivocal leadership in the face of sectarian and racist attacks will today be debated on the floor of the Assembly. The motion has been tabled by south Belfast MLA Alex Maskey, Equality and Human rights spokesperson Martina Anderson MLA and spokesperson on Ethnic Minorities… Read more

DPP member McLaughlin condemns overnight shooting in Rosemount

Sinn Féin Councillor for the Rosemount area and DPP member, Maeve McLaughlin commenting following the shooting of a 26-year-old man in the Florence Street area of Rosemount late on Sunday night said : Read more

Status of Long Kesh buildings will be protected – Butler

Sinn Féin MLA for Lagan Valley Paul Butler has said that Sammy Wilson’s moves to review the listed status of the buildings at Long Kesh are mere publicity seeking on his part. Read more

Military coup in Honduras condemned – Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin international spokesperson Raymond McCartney MLA has condemned the military coup in Honduras and demanded the immediate release of the democratically elected President, Manuel Zelaya. Read more

State of Rural Roads in Fermanagh South Tyrone to be discussed at Assembly today.

Sinn Féin MP MLA for Fermanagh South Tyrone Michelle Gildernew has raised the issue of road maintenance in rural communities across the constituency. Read more

Support for north Belfast Housing protest at Stormont

Sinn Féin north Belfast MLA and member of the Social Development Committee Carál Ní Chuilín has expressed her support for the protest taking place today, organised by the ‘Upper Long Streets Residents Association’. Read more

Ballymena shooting condemned – McKay

Sinn Féin North Antrim MLA Daithí McKay has condemned those responsible for a gun attack on a house in the Rossdale area of Ballymena last night. Read more

Magherafelt Council Chairperson highlights town centre flags issue and vandalism.

The Chairperson of Magherafelt District Council, Sean McPeake (Sinn Féin) has criticised the erection of loyalist flags in Magherafelt town centre at the weekend and related activity which saw bi-lingual road nameplates vandalised in the town over the same period Read more

Root and Branch reorganization of prison system required – Martina Anderson MLA

Responding to the threat of strike action by the Prison Officers Association, Sinn Féin Human Rights Spokesperson, Martina Anderson said: Read more

CSO report on public sector pay misleading – Morgan

Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD has described the CSO report on public sector employment and rates of pay as misleading. Deputy Morgan said the high rate of average pay across the public sector can be put down to the exorbitant rates of pay at higher levels and that… Read more

“Closure of Magilligan Ferry Security compound welcome” Brolly

East Derry Sinn Féin MLA, Francie Brolly has welcomed the official closure of the security compound at the Magilligan Ferry landing station. Read more

Final Transfer 2010 Guidance published

Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has published the final Transfer 2010 Guidance for admissions to post-primary schools in September 2010. Read more

Hospital hygiene measures must be brought up to high standard

Sinn Féin MLA and deputy chair of the Health Committee has stated that the Health Minister has failed in ensuring that hospital hygiene standards are adequate and that previous measures to improve hygiene standards have been insufficient leaving patients exposed to infection. Read more

Criminal Justice Bill will not impact on serious crime – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh has described the Criminal Justice Amendment Bill, published by Minister Dermot Ahern today, as an attempt to extensively diminish the right to trial by jury. He said the measures contained in the Bill will have no impact on the fight against serious crime… Read more

Potential of indigenous media needs to be realised

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Education, Transport, Regional Development, Gaeilge agus an Gaeltacht Senator Pearse Doherty today took part in a joint initiative with Fine Gael, Labour and senior journalists calling for the establishment of an Advisory Group to debate and make recommendations to government on the future of print and… Read more

Israeli attack on peace activist boat unacceptable

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has described the Israeli government’s decision to board and hijack a peace boat on route to Gaza carrying medical aid as contemptible adding; “The piracy of the Israeli Navy in boarding the boat in international waters and towing it towards Israel this… Read more

Inquiry into conduct of Michael Shine imperative – Ó Caoláin

Speaking in the Dáil this evening on the private members motion calling for an inquiry into the conduct of Michael Shine in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital Drogheda Sinn Féin Health and Children Spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD said an inquiry is clearly necessary because of the complete failure of… Read more

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