April 2010 Archives (Latest News)

Republicans to commemorate Easter Rising across Ireland this weekend

Republicans from across Ireland will gather at commemorations throughout the country this weekend to mark the 94th anniversary of the 1916 Rising and to commemorate all those who have given their lives in pursuit of Irish Freedom. Read more

NAMA Republic or Irish Republic?

Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has called on people to turn out in large numbers at Easter commemorations across the country this weekend, not only to honour the men and women of 1916 but to reassert, in the words of the Proclamation, “the right of the people… Read more

Adams urges support for Basque initiative

Following a recent public commitment by the Basque pro-Independence group, Abertzale Left to use ‘exclusively political and democratic means and the total absence of violence to attain its political goals’ and group of international leaders have published a statement calling on ETA to support a permanent ceasefire and for the… Read more

Ó Snodaigh criticises closure of Inner City Partnership Group

Dublin South Central Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has severely criticised the decision of the Government, via Pobal, to cease funding the Dublin Inner City Partnership, which was the co-ordinating body and funding body for many of the community groups in the South Inner City. Read more

Government failure to nationalise banks is causing further harm to the economy – Ó Caoláin

Speaking in the Dáil this afternoon during statements on the banks Sinn Féin Dáil Leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD said the Irish people are sick of the myths and mistruths being peddled about the economy by the Fianna Fáil/Green Government. Deputy Ó Caoláin said the sad reality is that the… Read more

Sinn Féin welcomes council u-turn on GAA facilities

Sinn Féin tonight welcomed the full council vote overturning the Park’s committee decision not to provide temporary changing facilities at a GAA ground on the Cliftonville Road. Read more

Gerry Adams' Easter Speech 2010, Milltown Cemetery, Belfast.

Peace; Equality; Jobs and Unity Read more

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin Easter speech 2010 The Loup, County Derry

Speaking at the annual Easter Commemoration in The Loup, County Derry today, Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD said the economic mess in Ireland today has been caused by the greed of the few who inhabit the golden circle. Deputy Ó Caoláin said tens of billions of Euros… Read more

Irish Unity and economic imperative – McDonald

Speaking at the annual Easter Commemoration in Bandon, County Cork today, Sinn Féin Vice President Mary Lou McDonald called on the Government to move beyond the rhetoric and live up to their responsibilities and plan now for an orderly transition to a united Ireland. Ms. McDonald said Irish Unity is… Read more

We need political change – Kelly

Speaking at the GPO in Dublin today at the annual Easter Commemoration Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly said the 26 County State has been brought to the point of collapse by the actions of a small golden circle in what he described as corruption worse than that of the Haughey… Read more

Martin McGuinness MP MLA – Easter 2010 - Carrickmore

Republicans across Ireland will gather today as we have here in Carrickmore to remember and to pay tribute to those who have paid the ultimate price in the pursuit of Irish Freedom. Read more

Sinn Féin offering a fairer and better alternative – Crowe

Speaking at the annual Easter Commemoration in Dublin today Sinn Féin Councillor Seán Crowe said it is utterly wrong that ordinary working families and future generations will have to pay for the casino banking and property speculation of the wealthy. Read more

Declan Kearney, Sinn Féin National Chairperson, Easter speech 2010, Lurgan

The last time I stood in this cemetery was to attend the funeral of JB O Hagan in 2001. As a youngster growing up, I often heard of JB spoken about. Read more

Gerry Kelly Easter Speech – Dublin 2010

Is onóir mór domhsa bheith anseo ag labhairt libh inniu ar an lá stairiúl seo. Read more

Martin McGuinness MP MLA – Easter 2010 - Carrickmore

Republicans across Ireland will gather today as we have here in Carrickmore to remember and to pay tribute to those who have paid the ultimate price in the pursuit of Irish Freedom. Read more

Government sheltering wrong doers, bankers and developers - McDonald

Speaking at the annual Easter Commemoration in Enniscorthy this afternoon Sinn Féin Vice President Mary Lou McDonald accused the Fianna Fáil Green Party Government of sheltering the wrong doers, bankers and developers while pointing the finger of blame for the economic crisis at public sector workers, families, children with special… Read more

Tyrrelstown killing highlights need for reinvestment in initiatives to tackle racism - Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh has said the suspected racist motives for the murder of Toyosi Shitabbey in Tyrrelstown on Good Friday highlights the urgent need for the Government to reverse its decision to cut funding for the National Consultative Committee on Racism and Interculturalism (NCCRI). Read more

No more education cuts – Doherty

Speaking from Galway where he was attending both the INTO and ASTI national conferences, Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty criticised Coughlan's failure to guarantee the protection of the education sector from any further cuts. Doherty said such cuts would further erode the quality of learning that our children receive and… Read more

Gildernew in discussions on Quinn Insurance

Speaking after a hectic day on Tuesday, on which she met with employees of the Quinn Group, The Cavan Chamber of Commerce, The Central Bank of Ireland, the Administrators and the Financial Regulator, Ms Gildernew said: Read more

Kelly comments on RUC Finucane admissions

Responding to a new book by a former member of the RUC acknowledging collusion in the murder of Pat Finucane, Sinn Féin Assembly member for North Belfast Gerry Kelly said: Read more

Sinn Féin demand Maghaberry prisoners be treated with respect

Sinn Féin Assembly member Caral Ní Chuilín has called on the prison authorities to treat Republican prisoners in Maghaberry prison with respect and dignity. Read more

Nationalists uniting will deliver North Belfast

Sinn Féin Assembly member for North Belfast Gerry Kelly was this morning on the campaign trail in his constituency. Gerry Kelly is the only candidate in the field who can win the Westminster seat for nationalism. Read more

HSE must put South-East cancer patients first – Cullinane

Waterford Sinn Féin by-election Candidate Cllr David Cullinane has reacted angrily to news that a new contract to treat public patients at Whitfield Clinic has not been put in place after the current contract ended. Councillor Cullinane said the HSE must put patients first and avoid a two-tier situation emerging… Read more

Gildernew to Address Quinn Rally in Enniskillen

Fermanagh and south Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew will attend a demonstration in Enniskillen tomorrow (Thursday 8th 6:00pm), at the request of the employees of the Quinn Group. Read more

David Cullinane selected as the Sinn Féin by-election candidate for Waterford

At a recent selection convention Waterford City Councillor David Cullinane was selected as the party’s candidate in the upcoming by-election to fill the seat vacated by Martin Cullen. Cllr Cullinane said a by-election would put Waterford centre stage and allow the County to seriously impact on national politics. Read more

Sinn Féin to hold ten Public Meetings during election campaign

Sinn Féin are to hold ten public meetings in constituencies across the six counties over the next two weeks. The meetings announced at a press event in Belfast this morning by South Belfast Assembly member Alex Maskey will see Gerry Adams, Martin McGuinness and other senior party leaders present Sinn… Read more

Government must implement a youth jobs fund – Doherty

Sinn Féin Senator and spokesperson for the ‘Jobs for the unemployed’ campaign Pearse Doherty has today called on the government to immediately implement a youth jobs fund in light of the huge numbers of young people unemployed. Read more

ESB Bullyboy debt collection tactics

Tallaght Sinn Fein Councillor Seán Crowe has accused the ESB of adopting bullyboy tactics against customers who owe small and medium debts on their bills. Read more

Ó Snodaigh calls for huge support for Dublin anti racism march and rally

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh has called for a huge turnout from Dubliners for next week’s march and rally in support of the Family of Toyosi Shittabey and calling on communities to unite against racism. Read more

Gildernew – Unite to defeat sectarian candidate

Fermanagh and South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew has called on people in the constituency to ‘unite and defeat the sectarian candidate’. Ms Gildernews call comes after the unionist parties cobbled together an agreement on a single candidate in the forthcoming Westminster election. Read more

Young unemployed must be given opportunities in public contracts – Doherty

Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has said young unemployed people, and particularly apprentices, must be given opportunities for employment in public sector construction contracts taken out by the Government and by local authorities throughout the state. Read more

Council slammed for sitting on empty apartments

South Dublin Sinn Féin representative Shaun Tracey has slammed Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council for sitting on 102 empty apartments while thousands desperately await to be housed. Read more

Morgan welcomes creation of 300 jobs at Abtran in Cork

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment Deputy Arthur Morgan has today welcomed the announcement by Abtran to create 300 new jobs in its call centre operation in Cork. Read more

Adams welcomes transfer of powers

Speaking in after powers on policing and justice were transferred away from London and into the hands of locally elected politicians, Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams said: Read more

Orange Order cultural mask slips again

Sinn Féin Assembly member Alex Maskey today described the intervention by the Orange Order into the election campaign in South Belfast, as’ the latest example of the cultural mask slipping’. Read more

Government’s inaction fuelling unemployment – Ó Snodaigh

Speaking today after a survey by Retail Ireland found more than half of traders were struggling in the current business climate and that 40 per cent of retailers expect employee numbers to fall over the next three months, Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has called on the Government to… Read more

ESRI report lays bare Government’s failures - Morgan

Speaking today after the release of the ESRI’s Quarterly Economic Commentary, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on the Economy, Deputy Arthur Morgan, has condemned Government job creation policy as it will fail to create employment during the current Government term and will result in the emigration of 100,000 Irish people. Read more

Legislation exists to address sale of legal highs to under eighteens – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh has said provisions contained in the Childcare Act 1991 can be used by Gardaí and the Courts to address the sale of a number of so-called legal highs to persons under the age of eighteen. And, according to Deputy Ó Snodaigh, this legislation… Read more

Dalkey oil find could provide significant boost to economy – Ferris

The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Natural Resources Martin Ferris TD, has said that the announcement of a significant oil find off Dalkey Island once again highlights the need for a radical change in the manner in which off shore exploration is managed and taxed. The Kerry North TD was responding… Read more

Murphy condemns Newtonhamilton alert

Sinn Féin’s Conor Murphy MLA has criticised those responsible for a bomb alert in Newtonhamilton and asked their spokespeople to explain to the people how this will in any way advance republican objectives. Read more

Gerry Adams speaks at Derry 'town hall' meeting

Leadership Peace; Equality; Jobs and Unity Read more

SDLP leader challenged to go to Fermanagh

Speaking today in the Moy, Fermanagh South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew said that there was ‘anger, dismay and disappointment’ at the decision of the SDLP to reject Sinn Féin attempts to maximise nationalist representation. She called on the SDLP leader Margaret Ritchie to come to Fermanagh and explain to the… Read more

Call for universal single-tier healthcare system

Speaking today (Wednesday) at a conference in Dublin on ‘Financing Universal Healthcare in Ireland’ Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD, Sinn Féin Dáil leader and spokesperson on Health & Children has called on Health Minister Mary Harney to scrap her plan to impose prescription charges on medical card patients. Read more

Ellis Slams Deafening Silence of Local TD’s during Lifts Dispute

Cllr Dessie Ellis has called for immediate action from Pickerings Lifts following the Labour Court recommendations on Monday. Cllr Ellis has also criticised the “deafening silence” on the issue from local TD’s representing the area especially Cabinet Minister Pat Carey who has done nothing on the issue. Read more

Sinn Féin Election Launch

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams this morning launched the party’s election campaign for the Westminster election on May 6th. Speaking in the Waterfront Hall Mr. Adams said: Read more

Sinn Féin succeed in agreement to bring fuel suppliers in front of Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee.

Sinn Féin MLA and Chair of the Finance and Personnel committee in the Assembly Jennifer McCann has welcomed that the Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee at Stormont agreed to bring in front of the committee the major fuel suppliers for the North of Ireland following Ms McCann requesting this. They… Read more

British ban prompts fears of a mephedrone flood here – Ó Snodaigh

Responding to the ban on the sale of mephedrone which takes effect in Britain and the north of Ireland today Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has called on the Gardaí and Customs to be on the lookout for shipments of the drugs being brought to Ireland for sale in… Read more

Government has no idea how it will fund bonus payment for auto enrolment pensions – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Social and Family Affairs Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh has revealed that the Government has no idea where it will source the money required to pay the once off bonus payment in relation to auto enrolment pensions which was included in the recently launched National Pensions Framework. Read more

Ó Donnghaile blasts PSNI heavy handed tactics in Short Strand

Sinn Féin east Belfast candidate Niall Ó Donnghaile has blasted PSNI actions in the Short Strand this afternoon. Read more

Maskey hands in nomination papers

South Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey, speaking after this morning handing in his nomination papers to the Electoral Office, has said that the forthcoming election presents nationalists with the opportunity of building on the success of the June European elections when, historically, Sinn Féin emerged as the largest party… Read more

McGuinness pays tribute to history making down team of the 60s

Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, MP, MLA was among the guests who attended a special event in Newcastle today to honour the All Ireland winning Down team of 1960/61, the first team from the North to win the Sam Maguire. Read more

Street theatre to highlight Government inaction on job creation

Dublin Sinn Féin activists along with a number of unemployed workers will take part in creative street theatre to highlight Government failure to tackle unemployment and the increasing number of people emigrating. Read more

Government inaction on jobs forcing Irish workers to emigrate – Ó Snodaigh

Speaking at a protest outside Leinster House today Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh slammed the Government for forcing thousands of skilled Irish workers to emigrate. Read more

Local transport providers working to help affected air passengers

Transport Minister, Conor Murphy, today said that local transport providers are working hard to deliver rail, bus and ferry services to aid passengers affected by the volcanic ash situation. Read more

Sinn Féin passes motion for legislation to develop Café Culture

West Belfast MLA Paul Maskey has welcomed the news that Sinn Féin has successfully today called on the Assembly to bring forward legislation to enable the development of a ‘Café Culture’ in our towns and cities. Such legislation would allow those in the hospitality industry to use space at the… Read more

McDonald addresses meeting of Quinn employees in Blanchardstown

Speaking at a meeting of Quinn Insurance workers in Blanchardstown this evening Sinn Féin Vice President Mary Lou McDonald has the administration process at the company must prioritise the maintenance of jobs and their viability into the future. Read more

Sinn Féin comments on publication of Parades legislation

Commenting on the publication of the draft legislation on parading which goes out to consultation today, Sinn Féin Assembly member John O’Dowd said: Read more

Sinn Féin take initiative on nationalist representation

Sinn Féin South Belfast candidate Alex Maskey today withdrew his nomination for the forthcoming Westminster election. The Sinn Féin decision to maximise nationalist representation comes after a unionist unity candidate was put forward in Fermanagh and South Tyrone and the SDLP rebuffed earlier discussions on an electoral pact. This Sinn… Read more

Government's plan for water charges wrong - Ó Snodaigh

Speaking today Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Social and Family Affairs Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD responded critically to Minister Gormley’s announcement of the introduction of water charges to households in the future. Read more

Ferris Calls for Proper Energy Strategy

The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Natural Resources, Martin Ferris TD, has called for changes to be made to the tax structure governing oil and gas companies operating here. The Kerry North TD was speaking during a debate on energy and pointed out that Ireland will benefit little from any oil… Read more

Summer works scheme welcome but no substitute for investment in school buildings – Doherty

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education Senator Pearse Doherty has today welcomed the announcement of the summer works programme for summer 2010, but has said that this is no substitute for full investment into new school buildings. Read more

Taxpayer’s money used to facilitate British Army recruitment in Moyross – Quinlivan

Irish neutrality and sovereignty are being violated by the active recruitment of young Irishmen into the British Army in Moyross, according to local Sinn Féin Councillor Maurice Quinlivan. He said it was disgraceful that this was being facilitated by a jobs club totally funded by the Irish taxpayer. Read more

Minister’s attitude to cross-border travel “shocking”- Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin Dáil Leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has described as “shocking” Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey’s attitude to cross-border bus travel. His comments followed on a Parliamentary Question reply in which the minister repudiated his own pledge to a joint Oireachtas committee to address the inability of travellers to… Read more

SDLP Leader insults Sinn Féin electorate in South Belfast

Sinn Féin Party leader Gerry Adams was in South Belfast this morning with Alex Maskey and Michelle Gildernew. Read more

Legislative response for head shops still required - Ó Snodaigh

Responding to the Garda Commissioner’s announcement of the establishment of a nationwide investigation into the activities of head shops and the criminal acts committed against them, Sinn Féin’s spokesperson on Justice Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD welcomed the move which Ó Snodaigh urged him to make as a matter of urgency.… Read more

Morgan questions role of Government appointed directors at Anglo Irish Bank

Speaking in the Dail this evening on the Central Bank Reform Bill Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD questioned why the two Government appointed Public Interest Directors on the Board of Anglo Irish Bank signed a set of Audited Accounts which indicated the bank had made a Pre Tax… Read more

SDLP’s real agenda in Fermanagh South Tyrone exposed - Gildernew

Sinn Féin’s candidate Michelle Gildernew, responding to comments from SDLP leader Margaret Ritchie speaking at the launch of her party’s manifesto yesterday that the SDLP’s objective in Fermanagh South Tyrone was securing a future Assembly seat for Fergal McKinney, said that these comments exposed the SDLP’s willingness to sacrifice nationalist… Read more

Gildernew welcomes easing of restrictions on Quinn Insurance

Speaking after the Irish Finanical regulator eased restrictions on Quinn Insurance Ms Gildernew said: Read more

Adams expresses shock at Lenadoon murder.

Sinn Féin Party President and West Belfast Westminster candidate, Gerry Adams MLA has expressed his shock at last night’s murder of a man in West Belfast. Read more

Sinn Féin picketing head shops in Dublin South Central

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD is today putting pickets on four Head Shops in his constituency. Deputy Ó Snodaigh is due to launch a comprehensive piece of legislation to deal with the problem of Head Shops on Tuesday and is calling for all party support in the… Read more

Working people have nothing to gain from voting for unionist parties - Adams

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams is in Fermanagh South Tyrone today. Read more

Ahern's lobbying for casino prejudices his role in review of legislation - Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh has said Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern should not proceed with his review of legislation on casinos as his position is no longer tenable after it was revealed today that he has lobbied for support for a casino in his constituency on bahalf… Read more

Adams meets PSNI following murder of Seamus Fox

Sinn Féin west Belfast MP Gerry Adams this afternoon met the PSNI District Commander for west Belfast. Read more

Education Minister Launches Sinn Féin Youth Manifesto 2010

Education Minister Caitríona Ruane joined a large group of Ógra Shinn Féin members today at Down’s County Museum in Downpatrick, to launch Sinn Féin’s Youth Manifesto ‘Creating the Future’, for the upcoming Westminster election. Read more

Head shops: Dublin inner city TD publishes new Bill to control ‘legal highs’

A NEW law aimed at controlling what ‘head shops’ can sell legally and put them out of business if they’re selling dangerous substances under false pretences is being launched tomorow by a Sinn Féin TD. Read more

Does the SDLP still want to cosy up with the Tories?

Sinn Féin north Antrim candidate Daithí McKay has called on the SDLP to state publicly if they are still in favour of linking up with the UUP/Tories and if they support their proposed cuts to the public sector in the north of Ireland. Read more

Connor will cut for Cameron - Gildernew

Sinn Féin Candidate in Fermanagh/South Tyrone Michelle Gildernew responding to an attempt by Conservative leader David Cameron’s to backtrack on the comments he made over recent days regarding the extent of cuts that he would apply to public spending in the North said that the Tory leader was now only… Read more

Morgan requests investigation into diligence of Ernst & Young auditors

Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Finance Arthur Morgan TD has officially called for a formal investigation into the actions of Ernst & Young Auditors. In letters to both the Irish Auditing & Accounting Supervisory Authority and the Chartered Accountants Regulatory Board, Morgan questioned the diligence of Anglo Irish Bank’s former auditors… Read more

Láinseáil doiciméad Gaeilge Shinn Féin

Tá fáilte mór roimh achan duine go dtí lainseáil an doiciméad Gaeilge seo ar maidin. Read more

Ó Snodaigh bill would close Head Shops

A NEW law aimed at banning poisons being sold by Head shops as well as controlling what they can sell legally and put them out of business if they’re selling dangerous substances under false pretences was launched today by Sinn Féin's Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD. Read more

Chance for new education minister to right the wrongs of third level cuts – Doherty

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Education Senator Pearse Doherty has said that Mary Coughlan’s recent appointment to the office of Minister for Education and Skills is a chance for her to right the wrongs of third level education cuts – most notably that of the cut to the Back to Education… Read more

Minister John Gormley must act to save 14-17 Moore St. - Ó Caoláin

Two TDs who secured the support of 25 Oireachtas members for an objection to the proposed Chartered Land development on Moore St., have called on the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to use his powers under legislation covering national monuments to stop the development, now approved by… Read more

de Brún to address European Day of Solidarity Between Generations event

Sinn Féin MEP, Bairbre de Brún will address an event to celebrate the European Day of Solidarity Between Generations at the Belfast campus of University Ulster on Thursday 29th April. Read more

Banks took risks because they knew they would be bailed out – Ó Snodaigh

Speaking in the Dáil this evening on the Central Bank Bill, Sinn Féin TD and Spokesperson for Justice Aengus Ó Snodaigh attacked the government for the limitless bailing out of banks and for the “bottomless recapitalisation offered” Read more

Irish banking system starving viable business of credit and playing no role with SMEs – Morgan

Speaking this evening in the Dáil on a motion during PMB regarding Strategic Investment Bank, Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Finance Arthur Morgan called on the government to establish a state bank from a fully nationalised AIB. The bank should be a state bank containing two parts; one for strategic investment… Read more

Recruitment ban on Probation Service puts my community in danger – Ó Snodaigh

This morning Dublin South Central TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh revealed shocking cuts to the numbers of probation officers and community service supervisors at a time when serious crime is rising throughout Dublin and in his own constituency in particular. Figures obtained by the Sinn Féin TD show that the recruitment… Read more

Sinn Féin Launch Manifesto

Speaking this morning at the Sinn Féin Westminster 2010 Manifesto Launch in Belfast party President Gerry Adams said: Read more

Executive Summary of 2010 Election Manifesto

The following is the Executive Summary of Sinn Féin's Westminster Election Manifesto 2010. A full PDF version can be downloaded from the site. Read more

Sinn Féin campaign an all-Ireland effort

Sinn Féin activists and representatives from across the island have been playing a full part in the party’s Westminster election campaign. TDs Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Martin Ferris and Arthur Morgan as well as Senator Pearse Doherty have all been canvassing in the North in recent days. Read more

Sinn Féin campaign to highlight government’s further cuts, now to minimum wage

The minimum wage is now in the government’s firing line. Today in front of the Dáil Sinn Féin TDs Martin Ferris and Aengus Ó Snodaigh launched Sinn Fein’s national leafleting campaign to intercept another disastrous governmental attack on the low paid. Read more

"Stand up, take part and make your anger known" - Ó Snodaigh

Spokesperson for Justice Aengus Ó Snodaigh has called on people to "stand up, take part and make your anger known". The Dublin South Central TD was addressing a press conference this morning for the protest march "Enough is Enough" against bank bailouts which will be taking place Tuesday evening 11th… Read more

Prison overcrowding deplorable – Ó Snodaigh

This morning Dublin South Central TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh and Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Justice expressed his outrage at the chronic overcrowding in the prison system w hich was condemned last night by the president of the Prison Officers Association. Read more

Payments debacle - Another Fine Mess - Ferris

Sinn Féin TD and Spokesperson for Workers Rights Martin Ferris has called on former TDs and Ministers in receipt of large multiple pensions, and particularly those in receipt of current funds from state boards, to be reduced to one income. Read more

Government must stop HSE plan to devastate dental services – Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has demanded that the Fianna Fáil/Green Government put a stop to plans by the Health Service Executive to cut most of the dental services provided to medical card holders. The cuts are set out in a circular from the HSE… Read more

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