September 2007 Archives (An scéal is deireanaí)

Fatal accident on Frosses Road shows need for dual carraigeway-Mc Kay

North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay has said that the latest fatal accident on the Frosses Road has again demonstrated the need for the arterial route to be made into a dual carriageway. Read more

Sinn Féin condemn another weekend of anti-social activity at West Belfast Beauty Spot, Woodside Forest

Sinn Féin West Belfast MLA Jennifer McCann has said that Sinn Féin have totally condemned another weekend of anti-social activity at a West Belfast beauty spot, Woodside Forest. Read more

Mc Kay MLA welcomes Translink announcement

North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay has welcomed the announcement from Translink that three-for-two seat sharing is to be brought to an end on school buses in the north. Read more

Renewable Energy Grants welcomed by Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin's Environmental Spokesperson and North Antrim MLA Daithí McKay has welcomed the launch of a new campaign by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment to promote renewable energy systems. DETI is providing 50% grants to promote systems for wind turbines and solar water heating in homes. Read more

Government educational policies failing new Irish – Doherty

Speaking this morning Sinn Féin Education spokesperson Pearse Doherty slammed the Fianna Fáil led coalition government for failing to address the educational emergency of class sizes and lack of school places and criticised the policy of religious discrimination by some schools. Read more

Women’s Sector must be supported through Peace III

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Women’s Issues, Jennifer McCann has welcomed the specific reference to the promotion of women’s programmes within the next round of EU Funding. Read more

New film produced as part of the ‘Moilligh Síos’ (Slow Down) Road Safety campaign

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Road safety, Newry Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed the latest initiative by Ógra Shinn Féin to increase awareness of Road Safety. Read more

Sinn Féin set out early issues for Assembly debate

Sinn Féin Chief Whip Carál Ní Chuilín has outlined some of the key issues that Sinn Féin want to see the Assembly debate in the coming months. Read more

Sinn Féin delegation to meet PSNI Domestic Violence Care Unit

Sinn Féin MLAs Jennifer Mc Cann and Martina Anderson have today announced a meeting with the PSNI Domestic Care Unit, Wednesday 5 September @10am-1pm, Dunmurray PSNI Station, to highlight the issue of domestic and sexual violence. Read more

DUP must stop diatribe against Irish language

Responding to a statement by DUP anti-Irish campaigner Peter Weir MLA on the return of the six county assembly and the Irish language, Sinn Féin spokesperson on the language Francie Brolly MLA has sais that the DUP must now stop the soundbites and realise that they are dealing with an… Read more

Radical shift towards neighbourhood policing needed

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Policing, South Belfast MLA Alex Maskey has said that there must be a radical shift in the approach to policing for our communities based on genuine partnership. Read more

Ward Hails elevation to Committee Vice-Chair as a victory for Equality and Parity of Esteem

Sinn Féin Representative for Banbridge and District, Cllr. Dessie Ward, has hailed his recent elevation to vice-chair of the Council’s influential Policy and Resources Committee as a victory for Equality and Parity of Esteem. Read more

‘Implacable opposition’ to Minister’s barracks decision

Sinn Féin West Belfast MP Gerry Adams today led a party delegation, including Paul Maskey MLA, to meet Minister for Social Development Margaret Ritchie about the proposed development of the old Andersonstown RUC Barracks site. Read more

MacManus denies resignation rumours

Sligo Sinn Féin Councillor, Sean MacManus, has dismissed speculation that he is about to resign from the party. Read more

Sinn Féin confirm role in Iraq discussions

A Sinn Féin spokesperson tonight confirmed that party Chief Negotiator Martin McGuinness had taken part in 4 days of discussions in Finland with various Iraqi political leaders. Read more

Peter Weir disingenious with RPA remarks

Responding to a statement by the DUP's Peter Weir MLA on the review of public administration, Sinn Féin local government spokesperson Alex Maskey MLA said The importance of the RPA is not the number of councils but ensuring equality. Read more

Assembly PAC Committee to look at Road Safety

Sinn Féin MLA, John O’Dowd who is Chairperson of the Assembly PAC Committee has welcomed the NIAO Report which examines the progress made in the Road Safety Strategy (published 2002) and said that the commitee will be taking evidence to look at how to reduce deaths on our roads in… Read more

Essential that classes remain accessible to older people

Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh MLA Mickey Brady has said that it is essential that learning opportunities at the new Southern Regional College remain accessible to older people and that the reason given to him by the College for imposing huge increases in the fees made no sense at all. Read more

Review of breast scans an indictment of successive Governments’ cancer failures – Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson and Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has said the decision to review breast cancer scans carried out at Portlaoise hospital since November 2003 is an indictment of the failure of successive Governments to provide comprehensive cancer care throughout the state. Read more

Minister cannot keep running from housing crisis

Sinn Féin Housing Spokesperson, West Belfast MLA Fra McCann has said that the Housing Minister must start to bring forward initiatives to tackle the housing crisis after the Federation of Housing Associations warned that demand for affordable and social housing was increasing. Read more

Decision on Shell to Sea solidarity camp a farce – Ferris

Speaking after a Circuit Court judge yesterday instructed environmental activists to vacate a Shell to Sea solidarity camp at Glengad in County Mayo by January 1, Sinn Féin’s Martin Ferris TD called this decision “a farce”. He went on to label the local authority “highly hypocritical” after their claims that… Read more

Increase in drug cases reflects increased amount of drugs in the state – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Fein Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has welcomed the increase in the number of drug cases dealt with in the District Court last year but warned that the increase is simply reflective of the increased amount of drugs in the state. Read more

de Brún adds her voice to Brazilian beef call

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún today added her voice to calls for action on the issues of concern to farmers and consumers regarding the importation of Brazilian beef. Read more

Doherty confident of fast track approach to A5

West Tyrone Sinn Féin MP Pat Doherty says that he has been assured that Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy is determined to fast track the upgrade of the A5 road from Derry to Monaghan to dual carriageway standard. Read more

Bairbre de Brún calls for greater alcohol protection for young people

Sinn Féin’s former Health Minister Bairbre de Brún has today stressed the need for greater protection for young people to prevent them from succumbing to alcohol abuse. Read more

Brady Highlights need for Commissioner for Older People

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Older People, Newry Armagh MLA Mickey Brady has said that a Commissioner for Older People would create a mechanism to bring the rights of Older People into the hearty of executive decision making. Read more

Gerry Adams Meets Israeli Ambassador

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams MP MLA today met the Israeli Ambassador to London, Ambassador Mr Zvi Heifetz. Yesterday and again today Mr. Adams also spoke with the Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland Dr Hikmat Ajjuri. Read more

Sinn Féin welcome Unionst engagement on all-Ireland Employment Agenda

Sinn Féin All Ireland spokesperson Willie Clarke MLA has today welcomed the meeting between the Employment and Learning Minister Reg Empey and his counterparts in Leinster House, the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin TD, and the Minister for Education and Science, Mary Hanafin TD as a first… Read more

The ‘next steps’ are healthcare cuts – Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin Dáil leader and Health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has described as “scandalous” the decision of the Health Service Executive to impose a ban on recruitment of staff for hospitals and other healthcare facilities. He said the HSE and the FF/Green/PD Government were “responsible for failed policy and gross… Read more

Opponents of Educational change are Scare Mongering

Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson, Paul Butler MLA has accused the opponents of the ending of the 11-plus of scare mongering. Read more

Anti-social tenants

Sinn Féin Housing Spokesperson, Fra McCann MLA, has raised concerns at the approach of the Housing Executive and a number of Housing Association to dealing with the issue of anti-social tenants and accused them of turning parts of Belfast into ‘dumping grounds’. Read more

Ó Caoláin seeks opposition alliance on Aer Lingus dispute

Sinn Féin Dáil Leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has confirmed this morning that he has written to the leader of the Fine Gael Party Enda Kenny and the acting leader of the Labour Party Liz McManus in a bid to form a political alliance against the Aer Lingus decision to… Read more

Anderson welcomes additional funding for debate on Bill of Rights

Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Human Rights and Equality, Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has welcomed the additional money for public outreach programme of the Bill of rights Forum. Read more

Fiscal ‘freedoms’ likely to dominate Assembly Agenda

Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson, Mitchel McLaughlin has said that the debate about how we finance public services and investment is likely to dominate this session of the Assembly. Read more

Doherty lobbies Health Minister for Core Funding for CRUSE Bereavement Service

West Tyrone Sinn Féin MP Pat Doherty says that unless Health Minister Michael McGimpsey core funds the local bereavement support service CRUSE, this indispensable service to people throughout much of Tyrone and Fermanagh could be lost. Read more

Dublin City Council unanimously passes Sinn Féin motion opposing Aer Lingus decision

Dublin Sinn Féin Councillor Dessie Ellis has recieved unanimous support from Dublin City Council for an emergency motion which he proposed jointly with his colleague, Councillor Christy Burke that calls on Senior Management at Aer Lingus to reverse its decision regarding to cut its Shannon Heathrow service. Read more

de Brún welcomes milk-for-children initiative

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún today welcomed the adoption of the "mini-milk" package by the European Parliament. Among the measures adopted is a scheme to provide school children with milk across Europe. Ms de Brún also joined other MEPs in calling on the Commission to look at expanding the… Read more

New investment for Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Programme

Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Caral Ní Chuilín has said a new Diabetic Retinopathy screening programme launched today will help prevent blindness among people with diabetes in the North. Read more

Sinn Féin appeal to young people to respect Woodside Forest - McCann MLA

Sinn Féin MLAs Jennifer Mc Cann and Paul Butler and local councillor Sam Baker have appealed for Woodside Forest to be respected this weekend after a litany of abuses in the West Belfast beauty spot. Read more

Community in shock at tragic death of young Patrick Breen

Drumquin Sinn Fein Councillor Frankie Donnelly has extended his deepest sympathy to the family of 11-year-old Patrick Breen who died in such tragic circumstances during a training session with Michael Cusak under-13 GAA team in the Tyrone village of Drumquin last night. Read more

Strategic Response needed for Whiterock area

Sinn Féin west Belfast MP Gerry Adams has commented on the Mental Health and Developmental Needs report by Dr. David Connolly published today. Read more

McDonald calls for passengers to be allowed bring liquids on aircraft

Following the European Parliament vote on liquids in aircraft, Sinn Féin MEP Mary Lou McDonald said, "Security measures need to be both efficient and effective. The EU regulation on liquids being introduced into aircraft is neither." Read more

UUP Health Minister picks UUP peer to chair ‘independent’ review

Sinn Féin John O’Dowd MLA, who is chair of the Public Accounts Committee, has questioned the wisdom of the Ulster Unionist Health Minister Michael McGimpsey appointing an Ulster Unionist peer to head up the important work of an ‘independent’ review of Autism. Read more

Zero Tolerance must mean zero tolerance

Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson, North Belfast MLA Carál Ní Chuilín has said that attacks on health and social care service staff have a huge personal cost on people carrying out demanding jobs in the first place and called on the Health Minister to ensure that zero tolerance means zero tolerance. Read more

Death of John Kelly

Sinn Féin MP for Mid-Ulster Martin McGuinness today extended his condolences to the family of former MLA John Kelly who passed away lat night. Read more

Sinn Féin will encourage submissions on past despite reservations

Sinn Féin spokesperson on victims issues Francie Molloy commenting on the call for submissions from the consultation group set up to examine ways of dealing with the past has said that despite serious reservations about the group that Sinn Fein making a submission and encouraging others to do so. Read more

Pressure mounts on Orde to publish Steven Reports

Sinn Féin Policing Spokesperson, South Belfast MLA Alex Maskey has said that there is nothing standing in the way of the publication of the Stevens Reports into collusion. Read more

Sinn Féin MLA disappointed by Assembly inaction over Ian Paisley Junior remarks

Sinn Féin Ethnic Minority spokesperson, Gerry McHugh MLA has expressed grave disappointment over the lack of action taken by the Assembly in response to a complaint by a member of the public to Ian óg Paisley's highly offensive remarks in a magazine article. Read more

Sinn Féin hold first 'productive' meeting PSNI Domestic Violence Unit

Sinn Féin MLAs Jennifer McCann and Martina Anderson have held a productive meeting with the PSNI Domestic Violence, Child Abuse and Rape Enquiry Unit, to highlight the issue of domestic and sexual violence. Read more

Call for action on Bonfires

Sinn Féin MLA Paul Butler says that taxpayer’s money is being squandered on cleaning up the mess and destruction left by eleventh night bonfires. Read more

Doherty calls for roll-out of free school meals

Speaking this morning Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson Pearse Doherty described the fact that tens of thousands of schoolchildren in this state go to school hungry on a daily basis as “shameful” and urged the Minister for Education Mary Hanafin to immediately adopt Sinn Féin’s policy of introducing a state-wide school… Read more

Gilmore encouraged to engage in dialogue on future of left

Commenting on the election of Éamon Gilmore TD to the leadership of the Labour Party, Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin said: Read more

Gildernew calls for response to rising input costs for farmers

Sinn Féin Farming Minister Michelle Gildernew MP MLA, is writing to supermarkets in the North about the impact that rising input costs (such as grain and feed prices) is having on farmers. Read more

Visit of Powerful EU Regional Committee

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has said that she is delighted that the EU’s Regional Development Committee has accepted proposals to visit Ireland and the North and North West in particular. Read more

More must be done to tackle hate crime

North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA and Policing Board member Daithí McKay has said that a significant drop in the PSNI sanction clearance rates for sectarian, racist and homophobic hate crime was extremely concerning and said that the PSNI must do more to ensure that convictions were secured for such offences. Read more

Planning Policy left in chaos by direct rule ministers

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on planning Cathal Boylan MLA speaking after the initial judgement in the PPS14 judicial review initiated by colleagues on Omagh Council has said that what has been clearly exposed is the shambles left by British direct rule minister who lurched from one bad policy decision to the… Read more

Support Suicide Awareness Events in Derry-Anderson

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has urged people to support a series of planned events by a number of groups in the greater Bogside and Creggan areas that have come together to raise awareness about the services available in the local community and to encourage and support people to… Read more

Ó Snodaigh welcomes Tallaght drugs seizures

Speaking after over €400,000 worth of cocaine, ecstasy and herbal cannabis were seized in Tallaght this morning Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD welcomed the seizure but called for extra resources for the Garda Drugs Units to combat the drugs crisis in Ireland. Read more

Sinn Féin Herald PPS 14 judgement as a victory for Rural Communities

Omagh Sinn Féin Councillor Seán Begley has heralded this morning’s judgement made in the High Court in Belfast that Direct Rule Minister Lord Rooker was wrong to introduce the restrictive Rural Planning Policy PPS 14 as a victory for Rural Communities and the rural way of life. Read more

Sinn Féin hit out at IFA

Sinn Féin has lambasted the Irish Football Association for its bullyboy tactics in attempting to jeopardise the international football career of Darron Gibson. Read more

No excuses for poor clear up rates

Sinn Féin Policing and Justice Spokesperson and Policing Board member, Alex Maskey MLA has said that any ‘gaps in the understanding’ between the PSNI and the Public Prosecution Service (PPS) over the criteria required to pursue a prosecution will only undermine public confidence in both organisations, particularly if this is… Read more

Rural Affairs top agenda at Ministers’ Leitrim meeting

Sinn Féin Agriculture and Rural Development Minister, Michelle Gildernew MP MLA, has met with Éamon Ó Cuív TD, Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs (DCRGA) at Dromahair in County Leitrim. Read more

BBC have questions to answer over RAF bias-Maskey

Sinn Féin West Belfast MLA Paul Maskey MLA, responding to reports today that Mike Cairns is not only serving as a PRO for the RAF, but also Editor Newsgathering for local issues in BBC Six counties, has said that this does not auger well for any future confidence in this… Read more

Coroner's hearing into six deaths must not have any barriers placed before it- O'Dowd MLA

Sinn Féin MLA John O'Dowd has said that the preliminary hearing from the Coroners office into the deaths of Sean Burns, Gervaise McKerr and Eugene Toman, Peter Grew and Roddy Carroll and Michael Tighe must not be stifled in any way and is certainly overdue. Read more

Mary Lou Mc Donald shortlisted for MEP of The Year Award

It has been announced that Mary Lou Mc Donald has been shortlisted by the European Parliament Magazine "The Parliament" as "MEP of the Year". Read more

Unacceptable delay in Giants Causeway Visitor Centre costing thousands

North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay has said that the delays in processing plans for a new Visitors Centre for the Giant's Causeway are totally unacceptable and that these delays are costing the ratepayer thousands of pounds. Read more

Death threat against Garvaghy Road spokesperson must be lifted immediately

Sinn Féin Upper Bann MLA John O' Dowd has described the latest death threat to Garvaghy Rd spokesperson Breandán Mac Cionnaith as totally unacceptable and called for it to be lifted by loyalists immediately. Read more

Local community shock at death of young Patrick Devlin

Sinn Féin Mid Ulster MP, deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MLA has said that local people are totalled shocked after the sudden death of 13-year old Patrick Devlin during a GAA training session in Ardboe, County Tyrone. Read more

World Suicide Prevention Day - Adams Announces Stormont Conference

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams will announce details of a Stormont Conference to discuss Suicide Awareness tomorrow, Monday September 10th, on World Suicide Prevention Day. Read more

Call for greater support for Funeral Hardship payments

Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh MLA Mickey Brady has supported a call from Institute of Funeral Directors to change the grant system to help those financially disadvantaged to pay for funerals. Read more

Irish language rights a key priority in new Assembly term - Adams

Speaking in advance of the new assembly term on Monday, Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams MP, MLA has said that the rights of Irish speakers, and how these rights can be safeguarded through appropriate legislation will amoung the important that the Assembly will have to deal with. Read more

Political affiliation no reason to be stopped by PSNI

Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has said that political affiliation was no reason to be stopped and searched by the PSNI. Read more

Grave concern over arrest of Zimbabwean family in Belfast

Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey has expressed his outrage at the arrest of a Zimbabwean family in Belfast by the Immigration authorities and has stated that his party will do it's utmost to free this family to allow them to remain in Ireland. Read more

Derry to mark the 40th anniversary of Che Guevara death

Derry Sinn Féin Cuban solidarity group will be holding a weeklong series of events in October to mark the 40th Anniversary of the death of Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, which includes a visit to Derry by Noelle Carrillo the Cuban ambassador to Ireland, lectures, film shows, youth forums, seminar, information evening… Read more

Sinn Féin lead debate on Tax varying Powers

Sinn Féin West Belfast MLA Jennifer McCann has argued that taking tax varying powers away from the British Treasury and having the ability to generate revenues through initiatives such as a plastic bag tax or to create incentives for our local indigenous businesses will be core issues for the Assembly. Read more

Political opposition must unite against withdrawal of route - McDonald

Sinn Féin National Chairperson and Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has today extended her support to the Shannon Action Group in their protest letter writing campaign launched today in an effort to put further pressure on the government to retain the Aer Lingus Shannon Heathrow route. Read more

Suicide Prevention is Everyone’s business

Sinn Féin Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has said that everyone has a role to play in preventing suicide. Read more

West Belfast MP meets Carvill Group on Andersonstown Road site

West Belfast MP Gerry Adams today held a meeting with the Carvill Group who have been chosen by the Minister for Social Development as the preferred developer for the site of the old Andersonstown RUC barracks. Read more

Sympathy on death of Joe Sherlock

Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has expressed sympathy to the family of Joe Sherlock and to the leader of the Labour Party Eamon Gilmore on the death of the former Cork East TD. Read more

Gildernew makes Assembly statement on Foot and Mouth Disease

Sinn Féin Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew MP MLA has updated the Assembly on her actions during the recent Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in Britain. Read more

Deputy First Minister backs newspaper suicide awareness campaign

The rising number of suicides here has been described as ‘distressing and tragic', by the Sinn Féin deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness. Read more

Zimbabwean family must immediately be released from detention - Doolan

Following the arrest of a Zimbabwean family in Belfast by immigration authorities Sinn Féin Dublin Councillor Daithí Doolan said: Read more

Sinn Féin challenge parties to grow up and take responsibility in economic debate

Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson, Mitchel McLaughlin MLA (South Antrim) has said that ‘we excluded from the economic advances of the rest of Ireland because we are locked into the “one size fits all” approach by the British Treasury’. Read more

Devolution of tax varying powers could pave way for ‘green’ environmental agenda

Sinn Féin Environmental Spokesperson and North Antrim MLA Daithí McKay has said that the devolution of tax-varying powers to the Assembly would give local politicians the opportunity to introduce incentives for members of the public to use renewable energy and use tax-varying powers to benefit the environment. Read more

Anger at transfer of Zimbabwean family from Belfast to Dublin

Following the arrest of a Zimbabwean family in Belfast by immigration authorities Sinn Féin Dublin Councillor Daithí Doolan has said that Sinn Fein will do its utmost to free the family to allow them to remain in Ireland. Read more

Minister Withdraws disinfection measures at Ports and Airports

Sinn Féin Agriculture and Rural Development Minister, Michelle Gildernew MP MLA today announced that disinfection measures at ports and airports, introduced in response to last month's outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in England are being withdrawn with effect from midnight on Saturday 8th September. Read more

Audit Report into Education ‘Pathfinder’ PFI projects raise many concerns

Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd MLA, who is the chairperson of the Assembly Public Accounts Committee, has said that the Audit Office Report into the ‘Transfer of Surplus Land in the PFI Education Pathfinder Projects’ raises many serious concerns about PFI particularly as a number of land deals are being… Read more

European Parliament Committee visit North

Sinn Féin Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP MLA and Sinn Féin Junior Minister Gerry Kelly MLA along with Finance Minister Peter Robinson and Ian Paisley Jnr have met members of an influential European Parliament committee this morning at the Assembly. Read more

DUP must clarify relationship with Seaport Investments

North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay has called on the DUP to clarify their relationship with the developer of a private proposal for a Visitors Centre at the Giant's Causeway. Mr McKay was speaking after it was revealed that Seymour Sweeney, who owns Seaport Investments Limited, signed the nomination… Read more

Sinn Féin extend invitation to Loyal Orders

Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson, speaking in a debate about sectarian violence, has extended an invitation to the Loyal Orders to hold direct talks with Sinn Féin. Read more

Disappointed no agreement reached in Postal Dispute

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has said he is disappointed that talks between Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have concluded without an agreement being reached on the long running dispute. Read more

Gardaí must become human rights compliant – Ó Snodaigh

Reacting to a report from the Human Rights Commission today which states that the Garda Síochána are not fully human rights compliant Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD said the Gardaí should continue to work with the Ombudsman Commission, the Human Rights Commission, the Irish Council for Civil… Read more

Comprehensive public cancer care services urgently needed – Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin Dáil leader and Health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has said that the Fianna Fáil/PD/Green Government is attempting to shirk its responsibility for the chaotic state of cancer care services. Read more

Doherty to meet PSNI about policing in Castlederg as major loyalist parade looms

West Tyrone Sinn Féin MP Pat Doherty will lead a delegation to meet with the PSNI in Castlederg this afternoon (Tuesday 11th September), to discuss local nationalist concerns which question the impartiality of policing in the town in general and particularly the actions of the PSNI on nights when loyalist… Read more

‘Drive Flash, Drive Fast, Drive Furious’ – Media undermining Road Safety message

Sinn Féin Road safety spokesperson, Cathal Boylan MLA has said that the media glorification of the ‘Drive Flash, Drive Fast, Drive Furious’ advertising agenda only serves to undermine the message that people need to slow down on the roads and drive responsibly. Read more

Immigrants must be given opportunity to learn English – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson, Aengus ÓSnodaigh, TD, has welcomed the report launched today by the Immigrant Council of Ireland, "On Speaking Terms". Read more

Single Farm payments – rates of eligibility inspection

Sinn Féin Farming Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA, has confirmed that there will be no increase in 2007 Single Farm Payment eligibility inspections. Read more

Would Mr Orde electrocute a child?

Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson will tell a meeting of the Policing Board’s Human Rights committee today that there is no justification for the PSNI to be armed with controversial TASER guns. Read more

Adams condemns West Belfast murder

Sinn Féin West Belfast MP Gerry Adams has described the killing of Harry Holland as "a brutal and savage murder which has shocked the west Belfast community". Read more

Living wage needed, not minimum wage

Sue Ramsey MLA Sinn Féin Assembly Chairperson of the committe for Employment and Learning has said yesterday following an Assembly debate that any variation on the minimum wage would be detremental to working class communitites. Read more

Shock at violent attack on local trader

Sinn Féin West Belfast MLA Paul Maskey has expressed deep sadness after the death of a well known local trader after he was stabbed late last night trying to stop criminals stealing his car. Read more

Sinn Féin will continue to campaign over the housing crisis in Derry

Sinn Féin Housing spokesperson Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney speaking after the party held a protest over the housing crisis in Derry outside the Guildhall has said that Sinn Féin will continue to campaign for the housing crisis in Derry to be addressed. Read more

Morgan condemns hike in fees for planning objections

Sinn Fein spokesperson on the Environment Deputy Arthur Morgan speaking today following the news from An Bord Pleanala that they are to hike the charges applicable to making objections to planning applications condemned the charges as “undemocratic.” Read more

Westland Street Incident

Commenting on the disturbance in Westland Street last night Derry City Councillor Peter Anderson has said that the local people have been plagued by anti-community activity for too long. Read more

Private Causeway Centre could threaten World Heritage Status

North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay has said that the UNESCO mission report on the Giant’s Causeway must be taken into account if the site is to retain its World Heritage Status. Read more

Attack on Harry Holland a 'dreadful and despicable attack'

Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey, who is a close friend of the family of Harry Holland, has described the brutal attack on west Belfast man Harry Holland as a 'dreadful and despicable act.' Read more

Gildernew moves to prevent FMD spreading

Sinn Féin Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew has halted the import of livestock from Britain to the north of Ireland after another suspected outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Surrey. Read more

Gildernew moves to prevent FMD spreading

Sinn Féin Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew has halted the import of livestock from Britain to the north of Ireland after another suspected outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Surrey. Read more

Sinn Féin MLA writes to British and Irish governments to urge compassion over deportation case

Sinn Féin South Belfast MLA has written to the British Immigration Minister Jacqui Smith and the Leinster House Minister for Justice Brian Lenihan to appeal for compassion in regard to the Zimbabwean family who were removed from their home in Belfast on Sunday. Read more

Adams Praises Launch of West Belfast Community Radio

Sinn Féin west Belfast MP Gerry Adams has congratulated Féile FM 103.2 which today launched its full time community radio schedule. Read more

We are doing all we can to keep out FMD - Gildernew

Michelle Gildernew MP MLA, Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) has announced precautionary measures following confirmation of a new case of Foot and Mouth Disease on a holding in Surrey. Read more

Time for industry to take lead in re-branding produce as Irish

Sinn Féin Agriculture Spokesperson has said that it is time for the agri-food sector to recognise how damaging it is for local produce to be identified as British or ‘UK’ tagged. Read more

Revised curriculum will help young people achieve their potential - Ruane

Sinn Fein Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has said that the revised curriculum will prepare young people for today’s world and help them achieve their full potential. Read more

Colleges cannot alienate Older People - Brady

Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Older People, Newry Armagh MLA Micky Brady has said that there must be compromise in how much pensioners are charged for courses after meeting senior officers from the Southern Regional College in Newry over proposed price increases of up to 600 per cent. Read more

Appointment of Lee Clegg to go to Afghanistan 'disgusting'

Sinn Féin MLA John O' Dowd has said, following media reports that Lee Clegg is to go to Afghanistan, that this appointment of a British Army murderer is "disgusting". Read more

Calls for Loyalist threats to be lifted

Sinn Féin Fermanagh Councillor Thomas O' Reilly has called on unionist and loyalist politicians, community and church leaders to use their influence after threats from a group claiming to represent ‘Loyalists against the pan nationalist front’ and signed off as from the Red Hand Defenders were made against a number… Read more

Health cutbacks will be resisted – Sinn Féin

Speaking at Leinster House where he welcomed new Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty who takes his seat in the Seanad today, Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin said threatened cuts in health services should and would be resisted. Read more

Dea-scéal faoin scannán Gaeilge - Ríthe

Dúirt urlabhraí Shinn Féin ar chursaí Ghaeilge, Francie Brolly inniu go bhfuil sé iontach sásta faoin scéal is déanaí go bhfuil an scannán Ríthe sa chró do na Gradaim Oscar. Read more

Dea-scéal faoin scannán Gaeilge - Ríthe

Dúirt urlabhraí Shinn Féin ar chursaí Ghaeilge, Francie Brolly inniu go bhfuil sé iontach sásta faoin scéal is déanaí go bhfuil an scannán Ríthe sa chró do na Gradaim Oscar. Read more

Doherty to use Seanad to hold Government to account

Speaking at the first meeting of the new Seanad today Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty his party will use the Seanad to hold the government to account on issues such as the provision of equal access to healthcare and education, balanced regional development, rural regeneration, and transport infrastructure. Senator Doherty… Read more

"Excellent news" regarding Irish language film for possible Oscar nomination

Sinn Féin spokesperson on the Irish language Francie Brolly MLA has said that he is extremely pleased to hear that the Irish language film Ríthe/ Kings has been included as a possible Oscar nomination. Read more

Sinn Féin West Belfast MP Gerry Adams remarks at Vigil for Harry Holland

Sinn Féin West Belfast MP Gerry Adams spoke at the Vigil for Harry Holland organised by the local community. Read more

Gildernew updates Executive on FMD

Sinn Féin Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) in the Six Counties, Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA, has today updated the Executive on her actions following yesterday’s confirmation of Foot and Mouth Disease in Britain. Read more

Causeway debate must remain focussed on possible privatisation of Centre

North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay has said that the primary focus of the debate on the Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre must remain on the possible privatisation of this major source of public income, not the private developer’s links to other political parties. Mr McKay was speaking after the… Read more

Narrow Water Link bridge preferred option for Down and Louth

South Down Assembly Member Willie Clarke is urging the British and Irish Governments to press ahead and make funding available for the construction of a link bridge across Carlingford Lough at Narrow Water on the outskirts of Warrenpoint. Read more

Protest over British government collusion policy

Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney speaking ahead of a planned protest over the British government's collusion policy has said that the party will continue to keep the issue high on the political agenda. Read more

Review into Older People’s Commissioner likely to be completed by end of year

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Older People, Newry Armagh MLA Mickey Brady has said that a Commissioner for Older People would create a mechanism to bring the rights of Older People into the heart of Executive decision making. Read more

Sinn Féin challenge Loyalist Firework display beside Old People’s Home in Castlederg

West Tyrone Sinn Féin MP Pat Doherty is today awaiting a decision from the NIO to an official objection he lodged against an application by loyalists to hold a major fire works display adjacent to an Old Peoples’ Home in Castlederg tomorrow night. Read more

Adams statement following meeting with PSNI‏

Sinn Féin west Belfast MP Gerry Adams this morning led a senior party delegation, including Cllr Paul Maskey MLA; Cllr Sue Ramsay MLA; Cllr Marie Cush and Cllr Sam Baker, to meet with the PSNI. Read more

Sinn Féin continue to support Shell to Sea Campaign - Ó Broin

Speaking this afternoon from Rossport Sinn Féin Dun Laoghaire representative Eoin Ó Broin has pledged the party's full support to this campaign and vowed to continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with the community in their fight against this Shell Corrib Project. Read more

"Clár poblachtach agus soisialach" - Doherty

Ag labhairt dó den chéad uair sa Seanad dúirt an Seanadóir Pearse Doherty go mbeadh sé "ag iarraidh dul chun cinn a dhéanamh ar clár poblachtach agus sóisialach". Labhair an chéad Seanadóir de chuid Sinn Féin go hiomlán i nGaeilge ag an chéad cruinniú den Seanad nua ar an Déardaoin… Read more

Progress made on North West Dual Carriageway

Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has welcomed today's all-Ireland Ministerial meeting on transport which took place in Enniskillen. Sinn Féin Minister Conor Murphy chaired the discussions which also involved DUP Minister Arlene Foster and Minister for Transport Noel Dempsey. This is the first in a series of meetings where key… Read more

MP welcomes progress on main North West arterial route

Sinn Féin West Tyrone MP Pat Doherty has welcomed the North South Ministerial Council meeting chaired by Sinn Féin Regional Development Minster Conor Murphy that involved DUP Environment Minister Arlene Foster and the 26 County Transport Minister Noel Dempsey. Read more

All-Ireland approach to Road Safety must be a priority

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Road Safety, Newry Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan has welcomed today’s meeting of the North South Ministerial Council chaired by Sinn Féin Regional Development Minster Conor Murphy that involved DUP Environment Minister Arlene Foster and the 26 County Transport Minister Noel Dempsey. Read more

Máire Nic an Bhaird case thrown out on appeal

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has said that the decision to throw out the case against Máire Nic an Bhaird on appeal today highlights the fact that the case should never have been brought in the first place. Read more

Máire Nic an Bhaird

Dúirt Bairbre de Brún FPE inniu go léiríonn cás Máire Nic an Bhaird an géarghá atá ann do Acht na Gaeilge do na Sé Chontae. Read more

Sinn Féin calls on public to back European 1Million4Disability Campaign - McDonald

Sinn Féin Chairperson and Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has today launched the party's signature drive in support of the European '1Million4Disability Campaign' in Dublin at the GPO on O'Connell Street where she joined party activists collecting signatures. Read more

Tacit acknowledgement of a clear conflict of interest from BBC

Sinn Féin West Belfast MLA Paul Maskey, responding to reports that the BBC Six counties Newsgathering Editor Mike Cairns has today resigned as RAF Public Relations Squadron Officer has said that this is "an interesting development and a tacit acknowledgement of a clear conflict of interest". Read more

Maskey extends condolences to Whiteside family

South Belfast MLA, Alex Maskey has extended his and Sinn Féin’s condolences to the Whiteside family on the tragic death of their 14 year-old daughter and sister on Finaghy Road South last night. Read more

Petition campaign for vital kidney cancer treatment

Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson, North Belfast MLA Carál Ní Chuilín will hand a letter to Health Minister Michael McGimpsey tomorrow as part of the ongoing campaign to secure treatment for north Belfast man Sean Keenan who is being denied treatment with the drug SUTENT for his kidney cancer unless he… Read more

Adams to propose Suicide Awareness and Prevention motion in Assembly

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams MP MLA will propose a motion on suicide awareness and prevention in the Assembly tomorrow, Monday September 16th. Read more

Ward Renews Call for Local Parades Forum to be established

Sinn Féin Representative for Banbridge and District, Cllr. Dessie Ward, has reiterated his call for a local parades forum to be established following Friday night’s large scale band parade in Banbridge Town Centre. Read more

RUANE TELLS STUDENT TEACHERS THEY CAN SHAPE THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE

Sinn Féin Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has highlighted to over 180 student teachers the critical role they can play in the lives of young people. Read more

Radiotherapy is bigger scandal than anything at tribunals – Ó Caoláin

The news that the delivery of the promised radiotherapy centres for cancer patients will be delayed by a further eight years has been described by Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson and Dáil Leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin as “a bigger scandal than anything before the tribunals and a damning indictment of the… Read more

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams initiates Suicide Debate in Assembly.

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams MP MLA today spoke during a debate on Suicide held as a result of a motion put down by Caral Ni Chuilin and himself. Mr. Adams withdrew the motion in favour of a position which Sinn Fein had agreed with the Chair of the Health… Read more

Restoration of Crumlin Road Gaol

A major restoration programme at Crumlin Road Gaol along with plans to open the Gaol to tourists and visitors was unveiled today. £1million has been invested in improvements that include weather-proofing, health & safety repairs and restoration work. The façade of the Gaol has also been transformed, with security walls… Read more

Deputy Mayor appeals for privacy for Toland family

Deputy Mayor of Derry, Sinn Féin Councillor, Patricia Logue, speaking on behalf of the family of Aaron Toland has appealed to the media for privacy. Read more

Ó Snodaigh calls for overhaul of regulations governing treatment of persons in Garda custody

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has called for a radical overhaul of the regulations governing the treatment of persons in Garda custody. Deputy Ó Snodaigh was speaking today after Garda management decided to circulate a memo to officers reminding them that ill treatment of people in Garda… Read more

Sinn Féin welcomes Fianna Fáil announcement on 6-counties - Ferris

Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris has this afternoon welcomed Taoiseach Bertie Ahern's announcement that Fianna Fáil intends to develop its party within the 6-counties. Read more

Sinn Féin welcomes Fianna Fáil announcement to 6 Counties

Sinn Féin Assembly Group leader, Upper Bann MLA John O’Dowd the announcement from Taoiseach Bertie Ahern that Fianna Fáil intend to develop its party within the 6-counties. Read more

Martin McGuinness pays tribute Aaron Toland

Sinn Féin deputy First Minister, Martin McGuinness MP, MLA has paid tribute to young Derry man Aaron Toland who lost his life in the Thai air disaster and expressed his hope that Aaron’s friend Chris Cooley makes a full recovery from his injuries. Read more

Rural Childcare recommendations due in January - McGill

Sinn Fein anti-poverty spokesperson, West Tyrone MLA Claire McGill says that she is encouraged that the Committee set up by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Michelle Gildernew to examine the problem of accessing childcare in rural areas and to make recommendations on how to improve rural childcare provision,… Read more

Murphy leads the way to reduce number of car journeys

Sinn Féin Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy today signed up to leaving the car at home and using sustainable transport where possible. Read more

Foot and Mouth Disease – Gildernew updates Irish Industry

Sinn Féin Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew MP MLA has met representatives of agriculture stakeholder groups from the south of Ireland. Read more

Murphy addresses All-Ireland Conference on Ports and Seaports

Sinn Féin Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy today outlined the role for the North’s ports as a key gateway to economic growth across the island of Ireland. Read more

New consultants’ contract will not dismantle two-tier system – Ó Caoláin

Commenting on the ‘final offer’ from the Health Service Executive to consultants in talks on proposed new contracts, Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin said: Read more

Suicide – A Preventable Crisis

Sinn Féin Conference on Suicide to take place next Monday September 24th in Parliament Buildings, Belfast. Read more

Gormley’s apartment guidelines fall short of what is required – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Housing Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has said Environment Minister John Gormley’s new guidelines on apartment sizes fall short of what is required. Deputy Ó Snodaigh said the Minister must meet the standards set out by Dublin City Council earlier this month. Read more

Report is launch pad for more work on railway issue – Leonard

Sinn Féin’s Billy Leonard has said that the report issued by the ‘Northern Corridor Railway Group’ should now take the work on the railway issue to a “new level.” Read more

Ahern should now act on Oireachtas Northern Representation

Sinn Féin MLA Mitchel McLaughlin (South Antrim) has called on an Taoiseach Bertie Ahern to honour his commitment to representation in the Oireachtas for elected representatives from the six-counties now that he has embraced` all-Ireland politics. Read more

McDonald questions motivation of Taoiseach comments on Reform Treaty

Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has questioned the motivation behind Taoiseach Ahern's comments yesterday that those who will oppose the forthcoming EU Reform Treaty are dedicated to finding new and creative ways of attacking the European Union. Read more

DUP accused of ‘dishonest and bigoted’ agenda

Sinn Féin Education spokesperson Paul Butler MLA has rounded on DUP MLAs, including Iris Robinson, after an education debate in the Assembly today and accused them of pursuing a narrow, dishonest and bigoted agenda that marginalises the needs of children. Read more

Taoiseach should act now to deliver all-island Oireachtas Representation – Ferris

Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris has this morning called on the Taoiseach to honour his commitment to all-island representation in the Oireachtas now that he has publicly acknowledged the value of all-Ireland politics. Read more

BBC accused of ‘misleading public’

Sinn Féin South Antrim MLA Mitchel McLaughlin has accusing the BBC of ‘misleading the public’ in their statement following the resignation from the RAF of Michael Cairns a senior member of the BBC’s management. Read more

Education Minister attends ‘Full Service’ school presentation

Sinn Féin Education Minister Caitríona Ruane today congratulated the Boys and Girls Model schools, Belfast and their partner organisations on becoming the First Full Service schools in operation. Read more

Concern at new gambling laws

Sinn Féin East Derry MLA Francie Brolly has expressed concern at the new laws introduced by the British Government to relax previous restrictions on adverts for gambling and to give casinos, online betting sites, bookmakers and other operators the chance to launch TV commercials. Read more

Lack of signage hitting Derry’s tourism infrastructure

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has called for extra signage and interpretative aids for the Bogside, Brandywell, Creggan and Fountain all of which are located in the Triax area to assist the growing number of tourists who are seeking to explore the rich political history associated with those areas. Read more

RUC did not investigate Rosemary Nelson death threats ‘properly’

Sinn Féin Policing Board member Daithí McKay has said that today’s Police Ombudsman’s report into the handling of Loyalist death threats against the murdered Human Rights Lawyer Rosemary Nelson highlight failures by both the RUC and NIO to take the threats seriously or act to protect her life and called… Read more

Sinn Féin campaign in support of European 1Million4Disability Campaign

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún, party spokesperson on Disability Michelle O’Neill along with Belfast city councillors, members of Ógra Shinn Féin and party activists will hit the streets of Belfast City Centre tomorrow, Thursday 20th September, to gather signatures for the European 1Million4Disability Campaign. Read more

Education spending must be brought in line with international best standards – Doherty

Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson Senator Pearse Doherty has called on the Government to increase spending on education to 6% of GDP in line with international best practice. Senator Doherty was speaking today after it was revealed that despite being one of the richest OECD states Ireland is in bottom place… Read more

Statement on behalf of the Toland and Cooley families

Speaking on behalf of the Toland and Cooley families, Sinn Féin Assembly Member Raymond McCartney has who is accompanying them in Thailand has said that the family of Aaron Toland and Chris Cooley wish to acknowledge those members of the media who have respected their privacy during this traumatic. Read more

Sinn Féin to meet Tourism Minister Nigel Dodds over Causeway decision

North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay will lead a delegation to meet Tourism Minister Nigel Dodds later today, Wednesday 19th September, to discuss the decision to suspend the public sector proposal for a Giant’s Causeway Visitors Centre. Ballymoney Councillor Philip McGuigan and Moyle Councillor Cara McShane will also attend. Read more

Cuireann Sinn Féin a gcuid moltaí ar chláir Ghaeilge chuig an BBC

Dúirt urlabhraí Shinn Féin ar chursaí Ghaeilge, Francie Brolly MLA gur chuir Sinn Féin a gcuid moltaí ar chláir Ghaeilge chuig ann BBC inniu. Read more

Sinn Féin submit proposals to BBC regarding Irish language provision

Sinn Féin Irish language spokesperson Francie Brolly MLA has said that Sinn Féin' submission to the BBC regarding the Irish language outlines the need for parity for the language. Read more

Gildernew encourages use of local produce in public sector

Sinn Féin Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew MP MLA, has addressed local hospital caterers at their annual conference in Antrim. Read more

Concern at PSNI shots in South Armagh

Sinn Féin councillor Anthony Flynn has expressed concern at the shooting incident in the Mullghbane/Forkhill area on Tuesday night where the PSNI claim they fired a number of shots at a lorry they allege failed to stop at a checkpoint. Read more

Causeway World heritage Status 'on the line'

North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay has said that he is deeply concerned that the World Heritage Status of the Giant's Causeway is ‘on the line’. Read more

Fine Words not enough to end sectarianism – Martin McGuinness

Sinn Féin deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness has told a peace conference today that condemnation of sectarianism and racism is not enough to bring it to an end. Read more

Anderson welcomes news of 450 new jobs for Derry

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has welcomed the news that a contract between Stream and BT is to create 450 new jobs in the Waterside area of Derry. Read more

Rural link health initiative can provide vital access to older people

Sinn Féin West Tyrone MLA Barry McElduff has welcomed an initiative by rural link to provide a dedicated transport service to healthcare appointments in Carrickmore. Read more

Sinn Fein re-iterate demand for equal pay across the island of Ireland

South Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey has written to An t-Áire Ian Paisley and An tÁire Martin McGuinness as well as An Taoiseach Bertie Ahern and Dermot Mannion (Chief Executive, Aer Lingus), to highlight his concerns that Aer Lingus staff to be based in Belfast will be employed under… Read more

Environment Minister defeated by Committee over Pensions plan

Sinn Féin Newry Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan, who is the Deputy Chairperson of the Assembly Environment Committee, has welcomed the defeat of Arlene Foster’s proposals to remove the statutory right of local government workers to representation on the pension’s body at committee stage today. Read more

Farm Minister confirms progress on 2007 LFA payments

Sinn Féin Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew MP MLA has today confirmed that almost all of the 2007 LFA payments to farmers have been completed, ahead of target. Read more

Great response to EU Disability rights petition

Sinn Féin 6 County MEP Bairbre de Brún has said that the party campaign to gather signatures for the European 1Million4Disability Campaign got a huge response in Belfast City Centre today, Thursday 20th September. Read more

Local people key Role in Rural Development Delivery

The Sinn Féin Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Michelle Gildernew today announced her intention to give local people and local Councils a greater role in rural development. Read more

Sinn Féin set out major plan for party development - Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin's Oireachtas team and leadership are meeting today at the Deerpark Hotel in Howth to focus on preparations for the return of the Dáil. Speaking at a meeting of Sinn Féin's Oireachtas team in Howth today Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caolain said: "In the coming months Sinn… Read more

"HSE has become Government enforcer" - Ó Caoláin

The Health Service Executive has become the enforcer for Government-imposed cutbacks, Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has said in response to the news that the HSE has ordered Sligo General Hospital to lay off up to 30 nurses and four consultants. Read more

Recognition of Human Rights must be instinctive

Sinn Féin deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness MP, MLA has said that recognition and respect of human rights must become instinctive and mainstreamed into public administration. Read more

Royal Mail need to re-enter talks to resolve Postal dispute

Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney has said Royal Mail need to re-enter talks with Communication Workers Union (CWU) after their Postal Executive agreed more strike dates following failure to reach agreement on proposed modernisation plans and the fear of thousands of jobs loses. Read more

‘Grannying’ phenomenon underlines need for real progress breaking down border

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has said the current ‘grannying’ case in Derry underlines the need for real progress in breaking down the obstacles to mobility across the border. Read more

Classsroom Assistants deserve proper recognition

Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson, Lagan Valley MLA Paul Butler commenting on the ongoing dispute to pay and conditions for classroom assistants has called on all sides refocus on negotiations and re-iterated Sinn Fein demand for the full and proper recognition of the vital role of classroom assistants. Read more

Anger at PSNI failure to provide information of Loyalist threat to Sinn Fein Minister

Sinn Féin Fermanagh South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew has said that the refusal of the PSNI to provide information about the extent and nature of the Loyalist death threats against herself and other party members in the Fermanagh area is totally unacceptable. Read more

Rural community must be protected

Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has praised Sinn Féin Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew who visited Derry on Thursday to hear the concerns of people living and working in the rural area. Read more

Need to combat cyber bullying at schools

Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson, Paul Butler MLA has said schools in North should be given help to set up to awareness programmes against cyber bullying and given guidance on taking action against pupils who use mobile phones and the internet to bully other children and teachers. Read more

Location of ammunition find disturbing – Paul Maskey

West Belfast Sinn Fein MLA Paul Maskey commenting on the news of a discovery of fifty bullets in the Andersonstown Leisure Centre has said that this is a highly disturbing revelation. Read more

French proposals to use EU Agriculture funds to bail out the GALILEO project criticised

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has strongly criticised French proposals to use EU Agriculture funds to bail out the GALILEO project Read more

Drumm and Harney losing touch with reality – Ó Caolain

Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caolain has said Health Minister Mary Harney and HSE Chief Brendan Drumm are losing touch with reality after they both claimed that hospital cutbacks will not affect patient care and after Professor Drumm advocated the use of hotel rooms for patients. Read more

Doherty calls on commuters to support Car Free Day

Speaking this evening, on the eve of Car Free Day, Sinn Féin Transport Spokesperson Pearse Doherty called on commuters to support the initiative and leave their cars at home for the day. Senator Doherty called for the number of Car Free Days to be increased but said substantial investment in… Read more

Orde decision to retain PSNI full-time reserve "wrong"- Maskey MLA

South Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey has said Hugh Orde has made the wrong decision in retaining 382 PSNI full time reserve officers, a decision which is in direct violation of the Patten recommendations. Read more

Racist attack on North Antrim family despicable-Cllr Mc Shane- Sinn Féin

Moyle Sinn Fein Councillor Cara Mc Shane has strongly condemned the racist attack on the Morton family home in Portballentrae. Read more

Doherty calls on commuters to support Car Free Day

Speaking this morning, on Car Free Day, Sinn Féin Transport Spokesperson Pearse Doherty called on commuters to support the initiative and leave their cars at home for the day. Senator Doherty called for the number of Car Free Days to be increased but said substantial investment in public transport is… Read more

Sinn Féin call for citywide non-Garda phoneline for drug crime reporting - Ó Snodaigh

Speaking ahead of Monday's special briefing by Assistant Garda Commissioner Al McHugh to Dublin's Joint Policing Committee (JPC) on the city's escalating gangland violence Sinn Féin Dublin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has urged that the party's motion for a non-Garda phoneline be supported by all members of the JPC. Read more

Mary Lou McDonald calls on public to back European 1Million4Disability Campaign

Sinn Féin Chairperson & Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald today joined local party activists at Phibsboro Shopping Centre to collect signatures in support of the European signature drive '1Million4Disability Campaign'. Read more

Adams Unveils Mural on Suicide Prevention

West Belfast MP Gerry Adams today, Sunday September 23, unveiled a mural in Albert Street, in the Lower Falls, on the issue of Suicide Prevention. The mural is the work of the Falls Youth Providers and local people and provides information on help lines available for those at risk. Read more

Time for action to improve lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease

Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Older people, Newry Armagh MLA Micky Brady has said that not enough is being done by the Health Service to improve the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease. Read more

Sinn Féin delegates to British Labour Party Conference

Sinn Féin Vice President Pat Doherty MP MLA and Policing and Justice Spokesperson Alex Maskey MLA will lead the party delegation to attend the British Labour Party conference in Bournemouth this week. Read more

Sinn Féin to urge JPC to support citywide non-Garda phoneline for serious crime reporting – Ó Snodaigh

Speaking ahead of this evening’s special briefing by Assistant Garda Commissioner Al McHugh to Dublin’s Joint Policing Committee (JPC) on the city’s escalating gangland violence Sinn Féin Dublin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has urged that the party’s motion for a non-Garda phoneline be supported by all members of the JPC. Read more

Suicide- A Preventable Crisis- Remarks by Gerry Adams MP

Suicide- A Preventable Crisis- Remarks by Gerry Adams MP Below is the text of a speech given by Gerry Adams at todays Suicide conference at Parliament Buildings. Read more

Sinn Féin to have major presence at Ploughing Championships 2007

Sinn Féin TD and spokesperson on rural development Martin Ferris will head up the party's major presence at this year Ploughing Championships. Read more

Suicide Prevention- Short Film

As part of their ongoing campaign on suicide prevention, Ógra Shinn Féin has produced a short film on the major issue which is the biggest killer of our young people in Ireland Read more

Comhdháil maidir le féinmharú á reáchtáil ag Sinn Fein,

Beidh Gerry Adams ina óstach do Chomhdháil maidir le feinmharú inniu, 24 Meán Fómhair, Long Gallery, i gCnoc an Anfa. Beidh réimse fairsing caointeoirí cosúíl le teaghlaigh, grúpaí tacaíochta, Dan Neville TD, Uachtarán Irish Association of Suicideology, Gerry Adams MP MLA, An t-Aire Sláinte Michael Mc Gimpsey agus an t-Aire… Read more

Policing – Sinn Féin to withhold endorsement of Human Rights Report

Sinn Fein Policing Spokesperson, Alex Maskey MLA has outlined why the party has refused to endorse the recommendations of the 3rd Annual Human Rights Report into policing. Read more

Ruane Acts on Classroom Assistants’ Dispute

Sinn Féin Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has told the Assembly that she will intervene in the classroom assistants’ dispute. Read more

Sinn Féin outline support for classroom assistants

Sinn Fein Education Spokesperson, Lagan valley MLA Paul Butler has welcomed the Education Minister’s call for the Trade Unions and the Education Library Boards to meet today to try and resolve this long running dispute and also her call for the boards to implement the new grading so that money… Read more

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin addresses cross party Conference on Suicide hosted by Gerry Adams

Address to Conference on Suicide by Sinn Féin TD, Dáil leader and spokesperson on Health and Children Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin at Parliament Buildings, Stormont. Read more

Shock at tragic Fermanagh death

Sinn Féin Fermanagh South Tyrone MP Michelle Gildernew has expressed sadness and shock after the tragic death of a 19 year old in Fermanagh. Read more

Important part of heritage lost in Craig Memorial Hall fire

Sinn Féin Councillor Jarlath McNulty says that Strabane has lost an important part of its heritage with the destruction of the Craig Memorial Hall a major fire late last night. Read more

Environment Minister challenged over departmental u-turn on Causeway Visitors Centre

North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay has challenged the Environment Minister Arlene Foster to clarify if there was a u-turn made within her Department from recommendation to decline the private sector application for a Visitors Centre at the Giant's Causeway to being of 'a mind' to approve it. Read more

Doherty responds to Woodward's comments on cost of enquiries

Sinn Féin Vice-President, Pat Doherty MP, MLA (West Tyrone) responding to British Secretary of State, Shaun Woodward comments that the various enquiries here are costing too much money has said that the British government could act now to come clean about its role in the conflict and avoid the delays… Read more

Ramsay calls for Action on Child Poverty

Sinn Féin's Sue Ramsay MLA (West Belfast) will put a motion before the Assembly today, September 25th, calling for action on child poverty. Read more

Diarmuid O Neill remembered

A large crowd assembled at TimoleagueCemetery last Sunday to remember IRA Volunteer Diarmuid O' Neill whose 11th anniversary was that day (23rd). The ceremony was organised by the Clonakilty Sinn Fein Cumann and chaired by Cllr. Paul Hayes. Read more

Morgan demands Government tackle 20,000 job losses in Construction Sector

Speaking following the news that 20,000 construction workers could lose their jobs over the next two years, Sinn Fein TD and spokesperson on workers’ rights Arthur Morgan has called on the Government to ensure that targeted training strategies and life-long learning education programmes are implemented to ensure the future employability… Read more

Tax figures demonstrate need for increased restrictions on the use of specified tax reliefs - Morgan

Sinn Féin’s Arthur Morgan has today said that the figures published by the Revenue Commissioners which show that the State’s top 50 earners paid less than 5% tax was further evidence of a lax tax regime when it comes to high income earners. Morgan called for the introduction of further… Read more

Sinn Fein to raise concerns with BBC Trust

Sinn Féin East Derry MLA Francie Brolly and West Belfast MLA Paul Maskey will meet with representatives of the newly formed BBC Trust today, Tuesday 25th September, at Stormont to discuss issues including Irish language programming, impartiality and the designation of the BBC under section 75. Read more

The Executive must deliver on commitment to eradicate Child Poverty

Sue Ramsey MLA, spokesperson on Children and Young People, speaking in a Sinn Fein sponsored debate on Child Poverty has said that child poverty is one of the most serious and pressing issues we face. Read more

Children and Young people to have their say

Children and young people will be able to directly influence government policy following the launch of a new initiative by Junior Ministers today. Read more

Taoiseach faces a serious credibility problem - Ó Caoláin

Speaking ahead of the resumption of the Dáil tomorrow Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has noted that tomorrow also marks one year exactly since the Taoiseach's infamous interview with Brian Dobson. Despite being questioned before the Tribunal for three and a half days he still has not adequately… Read more

Sinn Féin Farm Minister Michelle Gildernew attends National Ploughing Championship

Sinn Féin Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA has visited the National Ploughing Championship at Tullamore, County Offaly. Read more

Sinn Féin will not rubber stamp Policing Board Reports

Sinn Féin Policing Board member and party spokesperson on Human Rights and Equality Martina Anderson MLA has said that Sinn Féin will not rubber stamp Policing Board Reports. Read more

European Commission must take action to prevent tragic deaths of children this Christmas - McDonald

In response to today's European Commission statement on dangerous toys manufactured in China Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has said "bureaucratic indifference from Brussels will put children's lives at risk this Christmas." Read more

Sinn Féin condemn shooting of Garda

Sinn Féin Group Leader Councillor Christy Burke has condemned this mornings shooting of a Garda in the North Inner City saying "it is yet another terrible example of the escalating drug and gun crime in the city." Read more

No time for delay in setting up Independent Environmental Protection Agency

Sinn Féin Environment spokesperson, North Antrim MLA Daithí McKay has re-iterated the party’s manifesto demand for an Independent all-Ireland Environmental Protection Agency. Read more

Sinn Féin join Classroom Assistant picket lines

Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson, Lagan Valley MLA Paul Butler, speaking after joining a number of picket lines in his constituency in support of striking Classroom Assistants, has said Sinn Féin fully support the Classroom Assistants and that hopefully the interventions of the Education Minister and her call for ‘new and… Read more

Partnership the key to Economic Development

Sinn Féin deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, MP, MLA has said that partnership between government, business and the people will enable us to seize the opportunites and meet the challenges of promoting economic growth on this island. Read more

Prison Monitoring Report – new facility for women prisoners needed

Sinn Féin Women’s spokesperson, West Belfast MLA Jennifer McCann has said that the Monitoring Board Report into Hydebank Prison and the recommendation that women prisoners require a new purpose built facility demands an immediate response. Read more

McCrea accused of misrepresenting views of the Agriculture Committee

Sinn Féin Agriculture spokesperson, Gerry McHugh MLA has accused the chair of the Assembly Agriculture and Rural Development Committee, Willie McCrea of misrepresenting the views of the committee. Read more

Holylands arson attacks

South Belfast MLA Alex Maskey speaking after a number of cars were set alight in the Holylands area of Belfast has described those involved as irresponsible and reckless. Read more

Housing Minister must begin to address housing crisis

Sinn Féin Housing Spokesperson, West Belfast MLA Fra McCann has said that the Housing Minister must start to bring forward initiatives to tackle the housing crisis after she revealed that 36,000 people are now on the waiting list for social housing. Read more

'Women's Only Prison' de dhíth gan mhoill- McCann MLA

D'fhógair úrlabhraí na mban de chuid Sinn Féin Jennifer Mc Cann BT go dtacaíonn sé an t-éileamh chun "Women's only prison" a chur i bhfeidhm agus go bhfuil an feachtas seo dearbhthosaíocht s'aici. Read more

Most successful Sinn Féin event at British Labour Party conference in 10 years

Sinn Féin South Belfast MLA Alex Maskey has said that the party’s Fringe Event at the British Labour Party conference was the most successful event for 10 years. Read more

Sinn Féin support motion of No Confidence in the Taoiseach

Speaking during tonight’s Dáil debate on the Motion of No Confidence in the Taoiseach Sinn Féin Dáil Leader said: “We have no hesitation in supporting this motion of no confidence as we have no confidence in this Taoiseach and in this Government because of the disastrous policies they have pursued… Read more

Harney must address impending rural pharmacy crisis - Doherty

Speaking in the Seanad this afternoon Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has urged the Government to facilitate a debate on the HSE decision to cut by 8% the cost prices of medicines paid for by the Executive to pharmacists. Read more

Bluetongue – Minister highlights importance of remaining vigilant

Michelle Gildernew MP MLA, Sinn Féin Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, today expressed her concern about the detection of Bluetongue in a fourth animal in Suffolk. She noted that this is not a confirmed outbreak unless Defra’s further investigations demonstrate that disease is circulating. Read more

Sinn Féin launches major initiative on Rural Regeneration

Sinn Féin Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew and Martin Ferris TD today launched a major initiative around ‘Equality for Rural Ireland’ at this years Ploughing Championship event in Tullamore and called for a new deal for rural Ireland. They were joined by Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness, MEP Bairbre de Brún… Read more

Government deny cancer patients life saving treatments – Ó Caoláin

Speaking last night during Private Members Business in the Dáil Sinn Féin Oireachtas leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has slammed successive Fianna Fáil led government’s for denying cancer patients life saving treatments. Read more

Ferris Slams Decision to Close Shannon Heathrow Link

Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris has slammed the decision by Aer Lingus to close the link between Shannon and Heathrow. The North Kerry deputy was speaking on a motion on Aer Lingus in the Dáil today and highlighted the affect which the closure of the link would have on employment… Read more

Zero set-aside rate in 2008

Sinn Féin Farm Minister, Michelle Gildernew MP MLA, has welcomed the EU decision to have a zero set-aside rate in 2008. Read more

Garda deployment and resource deficiencies hindering fight against serious crime – Ó Snodaigh

Responding to the Garda Inspectorate's latest report 'Policing in Ireland: Looking Forward' published yesterday Sinn Féin Dublin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh said last nights shooting in Inchicore highlights the urgent need for personnel redeployment proposals to be implemented. Read more

Anderson brands Attack on Sinn Féin Constituency Office 'anti-Community'

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA, Martina Anderson commenting on the petrol bomb attack on the Derry Sinn Féin Constituency Office said that it will not prevent Sinn Féin activists and elected representatives from delivering a first class constituency service to the community. Read more

Mary Lou McDonald condemns Burmese military violence against protestors

Speaking ahead of today's European Parliamentary Resolution on the escalating violence against peaceful protestors in Myanmar by the ruleing military Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has described the regimes actions as assault against democracy. Read more

We must avoid planning chaos in search for PPS 14 replacement

Sinn Féin Planning Spokesperson, Cathal Boylan MLA has said that the development of a new policy to replace the flawed PPS 14 must not be overwhelmed by chaos and crisis in the planning system. Read more

Glens parents being forced to pay over £700 in bus fares for children

North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay has said that schoolchildren living in the Glens of Antrim are being unfairly treated by the NEELB. Mr McKay was referring to the circumstances in which pupils who have entered secondary education in the area now find themselves. Read more

Death threats against Sinn Féin activists 'sinister'

Sinn Féin West Belfast MLA Paul Maskey, responding to reports that bullets have been sent to UTV studios with the names and details of six people including senior press officer Richard McAuley, has said that this is a sinister development and not in isolation. Read more

Altnagelvin Hospital workers set to strike

Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has called for the local health trust to avoid industrial action at Altnagelvin Hospital by accepting the recommendations of an independent panel set up to assess wages of medical secretaries. Read more

McKay welcomes new rail services from Ballymena - Belfast

North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay has welcomed the announcement that extra rail services are to be provided between Ballymena and Belfast. Read more

Senator Doherty calls on government to establish Health Funding Commission

Speaking during the Seanad debate on the VHI Bill Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has called for the establishment of a Health Funding Commission so that all monies currently spent on health services both by Government and by citizens in the form of health insurance premiums and user fees can… Read more

Morgan slams government for migrant protection legislation opt out

Sinn Fein spokesperson on employment and workers rights’ Arthur Morgan TD today expressed anger at the Government’s decision to opt out of new EU legislation that will crack down on employers that hire illegal immigrants. Read more

Rural Development Minister announces roadshows to promote Equality

The Sinn Fein Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development, Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA, has encouraged rural dwellers, equality groups, and rural stakeholders to come along to a series of equality roadshows. Read more

Sinn Fein hit out at Strabane shooting

Sinn Féin Councillor Jarlath McNulty, commenting on the so-called punishment shooting in Springhill Park area of Strabane last night in which a man received gunshot wounds to his shoulder and knees has said that there can be no justification whatsoever for this brutal attack. Read more

Senator Doherty demands Minister Harney meet northern counterpart

Addressing Minister of State for Health Máire Hoctor during yesterday's sitting of the Seanad Donegal Senator Pearse Doherty called on Minister Harney to meet Assembly Health Minister Michael McGimpsey to progress plans for a satellite radiotherapy unit to service cancer care patients in the North West on a cross border… Read more

McNarry 'total hypocrite' - Brolly

Sinn Féin Language Spokesperson, Francie Brolly has branded UUP MLA David McNarry a total hypocrite on the issue of cultural diversity. Read more

Appeal to get registered now if you want to secure your vote

Sinn Féin Lagan Valley MLA Paul Butler has said that those people who are not on the electoral register should now claim their right to vote and fill in a registration form. Read more

Release of Rapist - outrage at threat to local community

West Tyrone MP Pat Doherty has said that local people are outraged at the news that a convicted rapist could be released back into the local community within weeks despite the assessment that he poses a serious risk. Read more

Sirocco Works – Carvill Group must work with the local community

Speaking ahead of today’s launch of the Carvill Groups plans for development of the Sirocco site in Belfast, East Belfast Sinn Féin Representative Niall Ó Donnghaile gave the plan a cautious welcome. Read more

Non-attendance at outpatients clinics costing £12 million a year

The Sinn Féin chair of the Assembly Public Accounts Committee, Upper Bann MLA John O’Dowd speaking at the launch of the Report on Outpatients: Missed Appointments and Cancelled Clinics, has said that not enough was being done to find out why people were not attending their appointments after the report… Read more

Ó Caoláin sends Message of Support and Solidarity to Ennis Hospital Campaigners

Sinn Féin Dáil leader and Health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has sent a message of solidarity to the Ennis General Hospital Development Committee on the eve of tomorrow's rally in support of Ennis Hospital. Read more

"Micheál Ó Seighin le bheith páirteach i Slógadh Shinn Féin 2008"- Doherty

Ag cur fáilte roimh an nuacht go mbeidh ceann de na laochra i bhfeachtas Shell chun Sáile ina aoichaointeoir sa Slógadh Shinn Féin (19-21 Deireadh Fómhair) agus é i dTeadh Laighean inniu, dúirt an tSéanadoir nua Pearse Doherty, Read more

Micheál Ó Seighin guest speaker at Sinn Féin Slógadh

Speaking folllowing the announcement that Micheál Ó Seighin, one of the Rossport 5 and key member of the Shell to Sea campaign, shall be the guest speaker at this year's Slógadh event organised by Sinn Féin, Senator Pearse Doherty has said- Read more

Fianna Fáil apathetic on challenges facing Irish economy - Morgan

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Economic Affairs Arthur Morgan TD has accused the government as appearing clueless on the country's economic challenges highlighted today by the ESRI in its Quarterly Economic Commentary for autumn 2007. Read more

Morgan calls on Government to ensure safety of jobs in vulnerable sectors

In response to the news that a further 178 manufacturing jobs are to go in the Shannon region Sinn Fein TD Arthur Morgan has today reiterated Sinn Fein's demand that government ensure workers in vulnerable manufacturing and construction sectors are not left on the employment scrap heap. Read more

Gildernew urges Vigilance in wake of confirmation of Bluetongue in England

Sinn Féin Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Michelle Gildernew MP MLA, has today urged vigilance following confirmation this afternoon that Bluetongue disease is circulating in East Anglia. Read more

Hassan condemns despicable Galliagh arson attack

Derry City Sinn Féin Councillor, Tony Hassan has condemned last nights arson attack in Galliagh which resulted in the loss of a vital community service’s premises and a number of homes. Read more

Manufacturing Rates Review must protect North Antrim jobs

North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay has said that any review by the Assembly of rates on manufacturing must take into account the possible loss of jobs in North Antrim. Mr McKay was speaking after meeting with the management of O'Kanes Poultry in Ballymena, one of North Antrim's biggest… Read more

Sinn Féin supports Ennis Hospital Campaigners in their fight to retain A&E Services

Sinn Féin Dáil leader and spokesperson on Health Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has today pledged the party's solidarity with the people of Ennis with who have today held a rally to highlight their opposition to the government & HSE decision to axe Ennis Hospital's 24-hour A&E service. Read more

Sinn Féin supports Burma Action Ireland Vigil in Dublin

Sinn Féin National Chairperson and Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has given Burma Action Ireland the party's full support in the organisations vigil being held today in Dubli Read more

Mandatory Registration of landlords key to tackling housing crisis

Housing Spokesperson, Fra McCann MLA speaking ahead of a Sinn Féin sponsored debate in the Assembly tomorrow has said that the mandatory registration of landlords would have a huge impact on the operation of the housing market not just in tackling abusive rent practices and substandard accommodation and issues such… Read more

September 2007 Archives (An scéal is deireanaí)

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