July 2008 Archives (An scéal is deireanaí)

Sinn Féin demand Public Inquiry into Invest NI

South Belfast MLA Alex Maskey speaking after DETI responded to an Assembly Question revealing that Invest NI has spent over £1.6 million renting vacant office space in South Belfast in the last four years has re-iterated the party’s demand for a Public Accounts Committee and Comptroller and Auditor General Public… Read more

Sinn Féin respond to Loughinisland arrest

Speaking after an arrest was made in England of a person suspected of involvement in the 1994 Loughinisland massacre, South Down Assembly Member Caitríona Ruane has said the Ombudsman Report into the killings must be published immediately. Read more

Concern at serious North Belfast sectarian attack

Sinn Féin North Belfast MLA Carál Ní Chuilín has said that last night’s serious sectarian attack on a young man walking home from the Docks area in North Belfast is heightening tension in the area. Read more

Planning co-operation key to progressing Rural Development Projects - Doherty

Sinn Féin West Tyrone MP Pat Doherty has welcomed a commitment from Environment Minister Sammy Wilson that priority will be given to planning applications dependent on grant aid and other commercial, industrial and social infrastructure proposals saying that such an ‘expedited approach’ will be particularly essential if the full potential… Read more

Mary Lou McDonald meets with senior French politicians in Paris as Sarkozy takes over EU Presidency

Sinn Fein Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald this morning took part in a joint press conference with senior French politicians including Jean Luc Melenchon French Socialist Senator, and President of Pour la Republique Sociale (PRS), PS member of the Assemblee National Marc Dolez, and Marie-Georges Buffet, General Secretary of the… Read more

Concern at proposals on Passenger Name Records – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Justice and Equality Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, speaking at a meeting of the Oireachtas EU Scrutiny Committee, expressed concerns at proposals to collect, retain for 13 years and share with other countries, personal details of all people flying in and out of the EU. Read more

Health Minister urged to prioritise Regional Women’s and Children’s Hospital - Adams

Sinn Féin today hosted a briefing in Parliament Buildings on the need for a Regional Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Read more

Question mark hangs over Omagh fire tragedy Inquiry findings

Sinn Féin West Tyrone MP MLA Pat Doherty says that a major question mark hangs over the conclusion of the Independent Review into the Omagh fire tragedy which claimed the lives of Lorraine Mc Govern, Arthur McElhill and their five young children. Read more

Sinn Féin welcomes Consumer Council support for extension of Credit Unions Financial Services

Sinn Féin Economic Spokesperson Mitchel McLaughlin MLA has called on Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster to respond positively to the call by the Consumer Council to extend the range of Financial Services available from Credit Unions. Read more

de Brún congratulates Victoria Primary School on becoming first building awarded energy efficiency A grade

Sinn Féin MEP, Bairbre de Brún has congratulated Victoria Primary School in Ballyhalbert Co. Down on becoming the first building to be awarded the top grade in an energy efficiency scheme. Read more

Morgan urges Taoiseach to put the needs of the low paid centre stage in pay talks

During Taoiseach’s questions in the Dáil this afternoon, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Workers’ Rights Arthur Morgan TD called on An Taoiseach Brian Cowen to ensure that the needs of the low paid would be put centre stage at partnership pay talks. Read more

Morgan challenges Taoiseach on Junior Ministries

Speaking in the Dáil today Sinn Féin TD Arthur Morgan directly challenged the Taoiseach Brian Cowen to justify his decision to appoint 35 Ministers including 20 Junior Ministers for a population of 4.2 million given that he has been just recently been ‘swanning around the Country’ telling people that 27… Read more

Monaghan Mayor welcomes discovery of massive goldmine

The Mayor of Monaghan, Sinn Féin Councillor Matt Carthy, has welcomed the discovery of a massive goldmine in County Monaghan today. Mayor Carthy said he is hopeful that the discovery will bring financial and employment benefits to the County. Read more

Ó Snodaigh welcomes removal of age restriction on jury participation

Sinn Féin Justice and Equality Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has welcomed an amendment to the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006 which removes the age limit for participations on a jury. However, speaking in the Dáil today, Deputy Ó Snodaigh there is a need to remove other discriminatory barriers… Read more

Common Fisheries Policy must be renegotiated – Ferris

Sinn Féin Fisheries Spokesperson Martin Ferris TD, speaking in the Dáil this evening on a Private Members Motion on Irish Fisheries, called for a fundamental renegotiation of the Common Fisheries Policy as is affects Irish fisheries. Read more

O’Dowd welcomes Hamill Inquiry Ruling

Sinn Féin MLA John O'Dowd has welcomed the decision in the High Court calling on British Secretary of Sate Shaun Woodward to once again re-examine the remit of the Robert Hamill Inquiry. Read more

Education Minister welcomes support on primary school funding

Sinn Féin Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has welcomed the call from the Assembly Education Committee to debate the issues on funding provided to primary schools. Read more

£ 4.4million to be invested in Strabane area

Sinn Féin Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy has announced a £4.4million investment for the Strabane District Council area this year. Read more

New broadway underpass opens in Belfast

Sinn Féin Roads Minister Conor Murphy has announced that Broadway underpass will be opened to traffic on Friday 4 July, some 13 months ahead of schedule. Read more

Gildernew launches Local Action Group

Sinn Féin Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA has launched one of the first Local Action Groups (LAG) formed under the new Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2007–2013. Read more

Executive support for low-carbon innovation needed - de Brún

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has echoed calls from the Assembly Agriculture and Rural Development Committee for the Executive to be pro-active in its support for low-carbon innovation. Ms de Brún, who is a memeber of the European Parliament Climate Change Committee, made the call in response to the… Read more

Minister announces DARD direct EQIA Public Consultation

Sinn Féin Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Michelle Gildernew MP MLA has announced the start of the public consultation period on the new DARD Direct initiative. Read more

Ó Donnghaile comments on last nights 'Mini Twelfth' in East Belfast

Speaking after the annual Somme Commemoration Parade in East Belfast, local Sinn Féin representative Niall Ó Donnghaile has welcomed the fact that this year no major incidents took place, but has said a lot of work still needs to be done in the time ahead. Read more

Sinn Féin to ask Public Accounts Committee to investigate rates debacle

Sinn Féin Economy Spokesperson, Mitchel McLaughlin is to ask the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) to investigate the deficiencies in the computer system that caused massive arrears - averaging approximately £1 million a week - in rates collection highlighted by the Auditor General's Report on the Land and Property Services. Read more

Ageism still a major issue for older people

Sinn Féin spokesperson for the Elderly Mickey Brady has said that Elderly people are still being denied NHS treatment, credit cards, travel insurance, and even car hire because of their age and the perception of older people as frail, dependent, and isolated 'may be a self-fulfilling prophecy’. Read more

Government did not act on Haulbowline contamination warnings

Speaking during this afternoons Dáil debate on the contamination of Haulbowline Island Deputy Morgan slammed the government for its silence on reports outlining the islands contamination from as far back as 1995. The TD demanded that the Environment Minister immediately publish all reports as the matter is one of public… Read more

£220K Strabane Campus work to begin this month - McGill

West Tyrone Sinn Féin MLA Claire Mc Gill has received written confirmation from Department of Learning Minister Reg Empey that a £220K programme of maintenance and refurbishment works to the Strabane Campus of the North West Regional College on the Derry Road is to begin this month with a target… Read more

MP to raise Forkhill Barracks site with MoD Minister

Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh MP Conor Murphy has confirmed that he will be in contact with British Defence Minister Des Browne to request that the process to sell-off of the former Military Barracks in Forkhill is ‘put on hold’ until DARD and DSD are in a position to buy… Read more

EU Court ruling highlights Britain’s spying agenda – Ó Snodaigh

Responding to the ruling at the European Court of Human Rights against the British State for invasion of privacy both here and in Britain Sinn Féin Human Rights Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD called for an apology from the British government and for a legally enforceable confirmation that the blanket… Read more

Doherty calls for debate on broadband and next generation internet

Speaking in the Seanad today Donegal Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty said a pilot project of next generation network internet could be piloted in Donegal for as little as a couple of hundred thousand euros. Read more

Call to remove the barriers that result in the under-representation of women at higher grades of the Civil Service

Commenting on the ways to combat the under–representation of women at higher grades of the Civil Service Sinn Fein spokesperson on women Jennifer McCann MLA said that the review into the relocation of Civil Service jobs offers an opportunity to make senior civil grades more accessible to women. Read more

Clarke in Brussels to address public hearing on CAP Health check

Sinn Féin MLA for South Down, Willie Clarke is today addressing a public hearing in the European Parliament, Brussels which will focus on CAP Health Check legislative proposals and the future of agriculture under CAP. Read more

McCann concerned at funding cuts to womens sector

Following a party meeting to discuss cuts in funding to Women's Organisations who deliver Training & Education Projects, Sinn Fein MLA and party spokesperson on women Jennifer McCann has called on the Executive to ensure that funding is made available to secure the sustainability of community based training. Read more

McCann concerned at funding cuts to womens sector

Following a party meeting to discuss cuts in funding to Women's Organisations who deliver Training & Education Projects, Sinn Fein MLA and party spokesperson on women Jennifer Mc Cann said, Read more

Death threat phone call Made to Council offices‏

A death threat has been received by Ballymena Borough Council against Sinn Fein Councillor Monica Digney. Read more

Government must outline economic strategy – Morgan

Speaking following the publication of the exchequer returns for the first six months of 2008 Sinn Fein’s Economic Affairs spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD said the failure of the Government to outline its economic strategy to deal with the current situation was farcical. He demanded assurances from Government that there would… Read more

Rise in Irish Passport claims come as no surprise - McElduff

Sinn Féin’s West Tyrone MLA Barry McElduff has welcomed the news that over 400,000 people in the North of Ireland have claimed or renewed Irish passports over the past ten years. Read more

Paul Butler comments on last night’s death in West Belfast

Lagan Valley Sinn Féin MLA Paul Butler has expressed his condolences to the family of the young man killed in West Belfast last night. Read more

Ferris commends Sarkozy for taking tough line with Mandelson

Speaking at today’s Oireachtas Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Committee following a presentation made by the IFA on the current round of WTO negotiations and its implications for Irish farming industry, Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris commended EU President Sarkozy for his tough line with Peter Mandelson and noted that it… Read more

HSE changes show centralisation is failing – Ó Caoláin

Commenting on the proposed changes in the structure of HSE management, Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD said it showed that the highly centralised approach of the Government and HSE management to healthcare delivery is failing. Democratic accountability and policy change are needed for real reform… Read more

Sinn Féin meets with Equality Commission on Irish Language

A Sinn Féin delegation led by Bairbre de Brun MEP and Francie Brolly MLA, party spokesperson for the Irish language, met today with the Equality Commission to discuss their role in relation to the Irish language. The meeting looked at a wide range of issues for which the Equality Commission… Read more

Emergency legislation in breach of Good Friday Agreement commitments – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Human Rights Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, speaking at a meeting of the Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee in Leinster House this morning, said the continued use of emergency legislation by the Irish Government is in breach of its commitments under the Good Friday Agreement. Read more

Buaileann Sinn Féin leis an Coimisiún um Chomhionannais máidir le cúrsaí Gaeilge

Bhuail toscaireacht de chuid Shinn Féin, faoi stiúr Bhairbre de Brún agus Francie Brolly, bhuail siad leis an Choimisiún um Chomhionannais inniu le cúrsaí Gaeilge a phlé. D'amharc an cruinniú ar ghnéithe éagsúla d'fhreagrachtaí an chomisiúin, cosaint agus soláthar do ghaelgóirí le reachtaíocht ina measc. Read more

Student Services Charge Subsidising 3rd Level Budget Deficits

In the Seanad today Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty today impressed upon the Education Minister the need to commit to ensuring the proper dispersion of the Student Services charge by higher Education institutions throughout Ireland, and to guarantee that all monies collected through the Student Services Charge are invested in… Read more

Concern that ‘Green’ rates relief will increase fuel poverty

Sinn Féin West Belfast MLA Jennifer McCann has said that while any proposal to introduce a rates relief for homes meeting or installing energy efficient measures or micro-generation would contribute to a sustainable energy policy that there were genuine concerns that the proposals from Finance Minister Nigel Dodds would penalise… Read more

Sudden death of former Newry and Mourne Mayor Michael Cole

Mayor of Newry and Mourne Colman Burns has said that he is completely shocked at the news of the sudden death of former Mayor, Mournes CouncillorMichael Cole. Read more

Call for witnesses to serious assault to come forward

Sinn Féin MLA for West Belfast Jennifer McCann has issued an appeal for anyone who witnessed a serious assault on a 40 year old man outside the Devinish Comlex last Saturday Night to contact the PSNI. Read more

Sustainable Schools a vital part of Education - Ruane

Sinn Féin Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has said that sustainable schools are a vital part of a modern education system. Read more

Sinn Féin for sustainable communities

Sinn Féin Education spokesperson John O’Dowd has said Sinn Féin are for sustainable rural and urban communities and an education which meets the needs of the children of those communities. Read more

Welcome for Glasgow Celtic – Donegal Celtic friendly

West Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Fra McCann has given a resounding ‘hail hail’ to the news that Glasgow Celtic will come to west Belfast on Wednesday, July 23, to play a friendly against Donegal Celtic. Read more

Publication of Omagh Investigation Report

Sinn Féin Policing Board member Martina Anderson MLA commenting on the Crompton Report into the Omagh bomb investigations initiated by the Policing Board has called for the publication of the Police Ombudsman’s Report. Read more

Dunloy Pharmacy Too Long Overdue - Cavlan‏

Ballymoney Councillor Anita Cavlan has said that the Authorities cannot justify any further delay in approving a licence for a pharmacy in Dunloy. Read more

Loyalist paramilitary flag should be removed – Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin councillor Billy Leonard has said that loyalists should remove the paramilitary flag at Castleroe just outside Coleraine. Read more

McLaughlin calls for support for Toome ‘Reclaim the Streets’ Rally

South Antrim Sinn Féin MLA, Mitchel McLaughlin has called for a large turn out at Monday night’s (07 July) Reclaim the Streets Rally in Toome. Read more

Malicious fire figures shocking – Clarke

South Down Sinn Féin MLA Willie Clarke has expressed deep shock at figures released from the Department of Health that the Fire and Rescue Service spends 40% of its budget each year on dealing with malicious fires. Read more

Funding for addiction services must not be cut – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh, speaking today in response to figures which show a record amount of heroin addicts seeking treatment, said a cut of 1% of funding for addiction services in the Dublin/Mid Leinster HSE area must be reversed. Read more

de Brún supports "necessary" inclusion of airlines in emissions scheme

Sinn Féin MEP and climate change committee member in the European Parliament has described the inclusion of aviation in the EU's emissions trading scheme as "necessary" and says that claims about the negative effects of the measures are exaggerated. Read more

30% of ‘elite’ Grammar Schools accept a majority of non A grade students

Sinn Fein Education Spokesperson John O’Dowd has said that new figures released by the Department of Education highlight how dramatically the education environment is changing. Read more

Letterkenny Hospital cutbacks will be replicated elsewhere – Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caolain has said that HSE cutbacks continue to affect patient care and will be accelerated over the summer months. He said cuts proposed at Letterkenny General Hospital would be replicated elsewhere and urged people to “be vigilant in defence of threatened hospital… Read more

Cost of Inquires into past result of British cover-up policy

Responding to a report from the British NI Affairs Committee on the cost of holding investigations into killings during the conflict, Sinn Féin Policing Board member Martina Anderson said that the monetary cost did not come directly from the inquiries themselves but from the British State policy of concealment, cover-up… Read more

Loyalists accused of undermining community relations

Sinn Féin Ballymnea Councillor Monica Digney has said that the Loyalist Flags around the council amenity site, that includes recycling facilities, at the Ballymnea Council offices have resulted in a number of complaints from constituents and only serve to undermine community relations. Read more

PPPs not the answer to school-building crisis - Doherty

Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson Senator Pearse Doherty has said Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) are not the answer to the school building crisis. Senator Doherty was speaking today after it emerged that Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe is considering using PPPs to build more schools. Read more

Minister comments on Exercise Brown Cow

As part of an ongoing series of exercises to test DARD preparedness forepizootic disease, Exercise Brown Cow was carried out on 18 June 2008. Read more

EDUCATION MINISTER MEETS WITH CARA – FRIEND

Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has said that government has a responsibility to help build a culture of respect for all sections of society. Read more

Sinn Fein Councillor Anita Cavlan condemns recent outbreak of sectarian graffiti in Ballymoney Borough

Sinn Fein Councillor Anita Cavlan has condemned the recent outbreak of sectarian graffiti which has appeared throughout the Ballymoney Borough, over the weekend. Read more

O’Neill expresses concern at proposed cuts to Ambulance Service

Sinn Féin Mid Ulster MLA and Vice Chair of the Assembly’s Health Committee Michelle O Neill has expressed deep concern at stories in the media today regarding cuts to the ambulance service. Read more

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún welcomes decision to include aviation in the EU's emissions trading scheme

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has today welcomed the decision of MEPs to include aviation in the EU's emissions trading scheme (ETS). Read more

Ó Donnghaile utterly condemns the selling of ‘Fenian Flags’ on Belfast’s Newtonards Road

Sinn Féin’s East Belfast Representative Niall Ó Donnghaile has expressed disgust and offence at the selling of what they refer to as ‘Fenian Flags’, which are in actual fact the Irish National Flag, in the Union Jack Shop in East Belfast. Read more

De Brún calls for end to false advertising on airfares

Bairbre de Brún MEP today called on the European Parliament to take action to "put an end to false advertising on airfares in the EU". Read more

Efficiency savings should not equate to 'cuts'-Mitchel McLaughlin MLA

Sinn Féin Economy Spokesperson, Mitchel McLaughlin MLA (South Antrim) has questioned the use by Ministers of the efficiency savings requirement as a pretence to introduce staff reductions and service cuts. Read more

Human Rights Commissioner should call for European ruling on 42 day detention - Anderson

Sinn Féin Human Rights Spokesperson, Martina Anderson has welcomed the comments by the Human Rights Commissioner, Monica McWilliams on the 42 Day Detention Bill which is before the British House of Lords today. Read more

Ó Snodaigh welcomes Dublin heroin seizure

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has welcomed the seizure of €4million worth of heroin in Dublin last night. Deputy Ó Snodaigh said heroin dealers need to remain a top target for Garda Drug Squads and funding for addiction services must not be cut in today’s cutbacks. Read more

Hundreds attend Toome Community rally

Sinn Féin South Antrim MLA Mitchel McLaughlin has said that the large attendance at the Community rally in Toome last night (Monday 7th july) demonstrated the resolve in the area that anti-community activity will not be allowed to intimidate the residents. Read more

“DEMAND FOR REMOVAL OF RAYMOND MC CREESH NAME FROM LOCAL NEWRY PARK BY ORANGE ORDER DESCRIBED AS DISAPPOINTING” Sinn Féin

Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Brendan Curran has described the demand by Newry LOL Number 9 to rename the current local Play area in Patrick Street as deeply disappointing and a gross insult to the vast majority of people in the area who supported the naming of the Park after… Read more

EU must deliver meaningful proposals to fishing crisis

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Fisheries Martin Ferris TD has today called on the European Commission to propose real and meaningful proposals to address the current plight of fishermen facing the current fuel crisis. The Kerry North TD was speaking ahead of tomorrow’s vote in the Parliament on a document to… Read more

Sinn Féin’s Balmoral Representative Vincent Parker condemns City Centre hijacking

Sinn Féin’s Representative in Balmoral and South Belfast DPP member Vincent Parker has condemned the car hijacking that took place in Belfast City Centre last night. Read more

Cut-backs Not the Answer to Economic Woes - Morgan

Responding to the announcement by the Taoiseach Brian Cowen and Finance Minister Brian Lenihan of cutbacks designed to save €440 million Sinn Féin's Economic Affairs spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD said that while value for money must be achieved in all public sending and wastage and inefficiency must be ended, cut-backs… Read more

Major housing crisis continues - Doherty

Speaking in the Seanad today Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty said there is a major crisis in housing throughout the state. Senator Doherty said despite what is happening in the housing market home ownership remains spectacularly our of reach of those on low and middle incomes, rents in the private… Read more

Staff levels at Louth County Hospital must be maintained – Morgan

Speaking in the Dáil today Sinn Féin Louth TD Arthur Morgan called on the Minister for Health Mary Harney to ensure that adequate staff is provided at Louth County Hospital in Dundalk and that two senior doctors who were let go last week are replaced. Read more

Ó Snodaigh calls for reversal of cutbacks at Crumlin Children’s Hospital

Speaking in the Dáil today Dublin South Central Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh called for cutbacks at Crumlin Children’s Hospital to be reversed. Deputy Ó Snodaigh said there is serious concern in the area that children’s lives are being put at risk as a result of the latest cutback… Read more

Taoiseach must engage with US Presidential candidates on undocumented Irish - Doherty

Speaking in the Seanad today Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty said there has been an intensification of arrests, incarcerations and deportations of Irish people in the United States over the last few months. Senator Doherty called on the Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs to engage with the American… Read more

Regeneration debacle a result of Government privatisation policy – Ó Snodaigh

Speaking in the Dáil this evening on a Private Members Motion on the provision of Social Housing Sinn Féin Housing Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD criticised the use of Public Private Partnerships to develop social housing called said the current regeneration debacle is a result of the Government’s privatisation policy. Read more

Gerry Adams extends condolences to family of Seamus Brennan

Sinn Fein party President Gerry Adams has this morning extended his sincere condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of former government Minister Seamus Brennan. Read more

de Brún calls for action on Palestinian prisoners, especially children

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has called for action in support of Palestinian political prisoners being held by Israel. Read more

Shaun Tracey expresses condolences to family of Séamus Brennan

South Dublin Sinn Féin Representative Shaun Tracey has expressed condolences to the family and friends of South Dublin TD and former Government Minister Séamus Brennan. Read more

Concern at Report into Hydebank Wood – Jennifer McCann MLA

Sinn Féin West Belfast MLA Jennifer McCann has expressed concern regarding the report, published today, into conditions and practices at the Hydebank Centre. Read more

Omagh Inquiry Report undermines confidence in Policing Board

Commenting today on the publication of the Policing Board Report into the Omagh Bomb investigation, Sinn Féin Board member Martina Anderson said that the report lacked substance in a number of key areas, was published without reference to other outstanding reports and left many of the questions raised by the… Read more

Minister Gormley must intervene in dispute over disposal of hydrogen cyanide – Ferris

Sinn Féin Environment spokesperson Martin Ferris TD has called on Environment Minister John Gormley to intervene in a dispute between residents in county Wicklow and South Dublin County Council over a plan by the council to transport a hugely toxic and explosive chemical in to the Army Range in Shankill,… Read more

Call to suspend Rockall exploration licensing

Donegal Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has called on the Minister of State at the Department of Communication, Energy and Natural Resources Seán Power TD to suspend his plan to open up 117,100 square kilometres of the Rockall Basin for licensing. Read more

YOUNG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS HIGHLIGHT ISSUES OF CONCERN

Newry and Armagh MLA Mickey Brady has said that the tragic death of young Bessbrook student Shauna Mc Cann in January and the subsequent treatment of her grieving family has highlighted major issues of concern in relation to student accommodation and tenancy agreements. Read more

Rural Ireland must not pay price for government's abuse of public purse

Speaking in the Seanad today Senator Pearse Doherty argued that the downturn cannot be used as an excuse for the state to turn its back on the west of Ireland. He added that infrastructural projects in the west of Ireland such as the Derry Dublin motorway must be progressed if… Read more

Government not dealing with the wider problems facing the economy

Speaking in the Dail this afternoon Sinn Féin Economic Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD called on the government to outline the measures that it will introduce in the short-term to stabilise the economy and to put forward a medium term recovery plan which includes steps to regain competitiveness and measures to… Read more

Government not dealing with the wider problems facing the economy

Speaking in the Dail this afternoon Sinn Féin Economic Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD called on the government to outline the measures that it will introduce in the short-term to stabilise the economy and to put forward a medium term recovery plan which includes steps to regain competitiveness and measures to… Read more

Study should not give green light to overhead lines – Ó Caoláin

Commenting on the publication of the study of overhead versus underground electricity transmission lines commissioned by Eamon Ryan, Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Sinn Féin Cavan-Monaghan TD Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin said: Read more

‘Spotlight on older people’ report highlights very worrying realities – Brady

Commenting on today’s report entitled ‘Spotlight on older people’ published by Help the Aged, Sinn Féin MLA Mickey Brady has expressed his shock and disgust at the figures highlighting that one in seven older people live below the poverty line. Read more

Sellafield is a by-word for negligence and incompetence – Clarke

Sinn Féin South Down MLA Willie Clarke has expressed deep frustration at a Westminster Public Accounts Committee report, which states that the Sellafield Plant will not be completely ‘clean’ until 2120. Read more

Government cut backs must not impact on most vulnerable

Speaking during today’s Dáil debate on the economy Sinn Féin Dublin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh criticised the government for withdrawing €45 million from the overseas development aid budget, sought detailed data on how the 3% salary cuts will affect garda resources and operations tackling serious drug and gun crime. The… Read more

EU Commission Fishing Proposal Inadequate and Cynical

The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Fisheries Martin Ferris TD has claimed that the EU Commission’s proposal in response to the fuel crisis facing fishermen is both inadequate and cynical. The Kerry North TD was speaking as the Parliament prepared to vote on the document this afternoon. Read more

Sarkozy must Listen and Learn

Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald has this afternoon slammed comments by the French President Nicolas Sarkozy to the European Parliament that there can be no new Treaty negotiations following the Irish rejection of Lisbon. Read more

After Lisbon: Learning from the Netherlands

WHO voted ‘No’ to the Lisbon Treaty and why? Answering these questions allows us to see what opportunities are available for building Sinn Féin in the time ahead. - Article by Eoin Ó Broin in An Phoblacht. Read more

Government must minimise negative impact of EU Postal Directive

Sinn Féin Rural Spokesperson Senator Pearse Doherty has today forwarded to the Department for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources Sinn Féin’s submission to the Public Consultation Process on the decision to Liberalise Postal Services within the EU. Read more

Fire service should never be subjected to attack – McCann MLA

Sinn Féin West Belfast MLA and Lower Falls resident Fra McCann has condemned those attacked members of the Fire and Rescue Service while tackling a blaze in Ross Road. Read more

Rasharkin petrol bombing does nothing for community relations in run up to the Twelfth – McKay

Sinn Féin North Antrim MLA and Policing Board member Daithí McKay has condemned those responsible for a petrol bomb attacks on Shea Ógs pub in Rasharkin last night. Read more

Flag ‘hate crime’ complaint comes as no surprise – Ó Donnghaile

Following reports in the media today, that the PSNI have launched an investigation into the Union Jack Shop, which was selling Irish National Flags as ‘Fenian Flags to Burn’, East Belfast Sinn Féin Representative Niall Ó Donnghaile (who exposed the issue this week) has said the investigation is only right… Read more

Boylan highlights need for increased Road Safety awareness during school break

Sinn Féin Road Safety spokesperson, Cathal Boylan, has urged motorists to adjust their driving habits to allow for the upsurge in the number of children that will be out and about now that the school holidays are underway. Read more

Sinn Féin has sought a meeting with President Sarkozy on his visit to Ireland

Sinn Féin has sought a meeting with President Sarkozy on his visit to Ireland. Sinn Féin MEP Mary Lou McDonald today confirmed that the party had met with the French Ambassador to Ireland Mr. Yvon Roe d'Albert and requested a meeting with President Nicolas Sarkozy when he visits Dublin next… Read more

Ireland appearing before United Nations Human Rights Committee

Speaking today as Ireland appeared before the United Nations Human Rights Committee to be assessed on its compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Justice, Equality and Human Rights Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD said one of Ireland’s breaches of the ICCPR contributed… Read more

Low paid must not be targeted to pay for recession – Morgan

Sinn Féin Workers’ Rights Spokesperson Arthur Morgan has rejected a suggestion by the Small Firms Association that the minimum wage rate should be cut by one euro. Speaking today Deputy Morgan said it is very disappointing that the lowest paid most vulnerable workers in society are the first to be… Read more

Boylan questions what action Minister Wilson has taken to assist local government workers?

Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan has questioned what measures the Minister for the Environment Sammy Wilson MLA has taken to intervene on behalf of local government staff who are to strike for a pay increase. Read more

Sarkozy comments deeply insulting to the people of Ireland

Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has described comments attributed to President Sarkozy that “The Irish will have to vote again” as deeply insulting to the people of Ireland. Read more

Ferris slams failure to provide relief for Fishermen

The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Fisheries Martin Ferris TD has strongly criticised the failure of EU Ministers to provide immediate and meaningful aid to fishermen in the face of the current crisis exacerbated by rising fuel costs. It was agreed last night to proceed with the package of aid tied… Read more

Government must facilitate meeting between Sarkozy and Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin No to Lisbon Campaign Director Padraig MacLochlainn has this morning again urged the Irish government to facilitate a meeting between Sinn Féin, the leading voice of the No to Lisbon Campaign, and EU President Nicloas Sarkozy when he visits Ireland next week. Mr. MacLochlainn welcomed "the government's comments… Read more

Sue Ramsey MLA and Cllr Angela Nelson joins Lisburn picket line

West Belfast MLA Sue Ramsey and Lisburn City Councillor Angela Nelson and other Sinn Féin activists have joined striking local government workers on the picket line this morning in Lisburn. Read more

Minister and HSE should implement HIQA recommendations on breast cancer services

Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has called for the speedy implementation of the recommendations of the Health Information and Quality Authority’s (HIQA) investigation of breast cancer services. Read more

Attacks leave Community Frightened - Boylan

Sinn Féin Newry and Armagh MLA Cathal Boylan, has said the whole community has been shocked at the revelations that a woman has been seriously sexually assaulted in the centre of the town. Read more

Media coverage of the Twelfth unbalanced - McGibbon

Ógra Shinn Féin activist Cllr. Johnny McGibbon has reacted angrily to this week's widespread and mainstream media coverage of the 12th July Parades. Read more

Future viability of farming and fishing in the west under threat – Ferris

Speaking ahead of a meeting in Limerick this evening with rural groups and farming associations Sinn Féin Agriculture and Fisheries Spokesperson Martin Ferris TD said the viability of farming and fishing in the west of Ireland is under threat. Read more

HSE travel cuts will undermine patient care

Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has today sharply criticised travel restrictions placed on HSE staff in the Primary Community and Continuing Care (PCCC) section of the HSE West due to budget cuts. Read more

Níl an streachailt ar son an Achta críochnaithe go fóill – Sinn Féin

Ag caint dó inniu i dtaca le ráiteas Dominic Uí Bhrolcháin ón PDSLO (SDLP) maidir le seasamh Shinn Féin agus ceist Acht na Gaeilge, dúirt Francie Brolly nach raibh an streachailt ar son an Achta críochnaithe go fóill. Read more

Supreme Court judgement means Government health policy in tatters – Ó Caoláin

Commenting on the implications of the Supreme Court decision striking down risk equalisation in health insurance, Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD said it required an early Government response to protect older people but also showed Government health policy is “in tatters” and must be changed… Read more

Government is there to serve the people – O Dowd

Speaking after comments made on radio this morning by Chair of the Assembly Health Committee Irish Robinson claiming that Government must “uphold Gods law”, Sinn Féin MLA John O’Dowd has said that Government is elected in service of the people first and foremost. Read more

Theft of home heating oil below contempt - Mickey Brady MLA

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on the elderly, Mickey Brady MLA (Newry & Armagh) has described those involved in the theft of home heating oil as being below contempt. Read more

Secrecy around hydrogen cyanide saga continues - Brady

Wicklow Sinn Féin representative Councillor John Brady has said a veil of secrecy continues around the disposal of seven cylinders of hydrogen cyanide this week. Read more

Brian Cowen needs to tell President Sarkozy that a new treaty is required

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams speaking in Dublin this morning confirmed that the party would be meeting with President Sarkozy on Monday. He said "The Taoiseach should make it clear on Monday that there will be no re-run of the Lisbon Treaty. Read more

Over 60s urged to apply for free travel on public transport over summer months - McGill‏

Sinn Féin West Tyrone MLA Claire Mc Gill is encouraging everyone over 60 to ensure that they secure their entitlement to free travel on public transport, which is scheduled to be introduced as and from October, by applying for their free travel Smartpasses over the summer months. Read more

Need for Cross-Border element to Rural Development

South Down Assembly Member Cllr Willie Clarke has said that rural regeneration and sustainable rural development can best be achieved through an All Ireland approach. Read more

Irish Government must ensure Sarkozy hears the Irish people

Speaking today from Dublin Sinn Féin Lisbon Campaign Director Cllr. Padraig MacLochlainn today outlined to the media the proposals Sinn Féin intend to outline to the EU President Nicolas Sarkozy when they meet with him on Monday. Cllr. MacLochlainn will also call on the Irish government to firmly state to… Read more

McLaughlin welcomes OFMDFM meeting with Financial Institutions

Sinn Féin Economy Spokesperson, Mitchel McLaughlin MLA (South Antrim) has welcomed today's meeting between the First and deputy First Ministers with the Banking and Financial Institutions to discuss how government and the Financial sector can work together in order to minimize the effect of the economic downturn. Read more

Sarkozy Must Listen and Cowen must Act

Speaking before his meeting with French president Nicolas Sarkozy Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams said "Sarkozy must listen and respect the will of the Irish electorate while Brian Cowen must act to ensure that a better deal is secured." Read more

Morgan voices support for Fishermen

Sinn Féin TD Arthur Morgan has voiced his support for the protests by fishermen in Dublin this afternoon to coincide with the visit of French President Nicolas Sarkozy. The Louth TD attended protests at O’Connell Bridge and outside Government Buildings. Read more

Mandelson WTO proposals will devastate Irish agriculture- de Brún (photo attached)

Sinn Fein MEP Bairbre de Brun has today lent her support to farmers protesting outside Leinster House against Commissioner Mandelson's WTO proposals. Read more

Mark Durkan's comments nothing more than political posturing - Anderson

Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has said that Mark Durkan’s call for the Assembly to be recalled is nothing more than political posturing. Read more

Sarkozy has listened, now Cowen must act - Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams, MP MLA

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams described today's meeting with EU President Nicolas Sarkozy as useful saying "whilst the process of setting up today's meeting was imperfect it is worth noting that Mr. Sarkosy did what the Irish government have failed to, he has met with and listened to those who… Read more

Iris needs to stop and think about the hurt her comments are causing – Anderson

Sinn Féin’s Foyle MLA Martina Anderson has questioned the intentions of DUP MLA Iris Robinson in her latest attack against the gay community. Read more

Sinn Féin will not accept repackaged PPS14

Sinn Féin Assembly member Cathal Boylan has said that his party is determined to resist attempts which are underway to repackage the PPS14 planning regulations. Read more

Welcome for increase in electors - Cllr Begley

Sinn Féin Director of Elections and Omagh Town councillor Sean Begley has said that the continuous registration being rolled out by the electoral office is bearing fruits. Read more

Minister Ahern must act after latest shooting – Ó Snodaigh

Responding to the shooting of a man in his constituency this morning Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD called for higher Garda visibility, on foot and on bicycles, in areas where drug and gun crime levels are high. Deputy Ó Snodaigh expressed concern at the high levels of… Read more

Fermanagh Sinn Féin Confident – Ó Reilly

Fermanagh Sinn Féin council group leader, Thomas Ó Reilly said: "Sinn Féin are currently undergoing our selection process for this by-election. We will be putting forward a strong candidate based on our record locally and nationally. Read more

National Republican Youth Weekend Set For Derry

A National Republican Youth Weekend is set for Derry City on 15 – 17 August. The weekend will coincide with the National Hungerstrike Rally which for the first time in 27 years is being organised outside of Belfast. Read more

Today's actions by Irish navy unacceptable

The chairperson of Wexford Sinn Fein has described news that an Irish navy vessel is threatening to 'open fire' on a fishing boat heading towards Kilmore Quay as "an outrageous and disproportionate response to the refusal of the fishermen to allow the navy to board the boat." Read more

Concern over public funding of Foscadh Housing Association

Drogheda Sinn Féin Councillor Mathew Coogan said today that a petition to the High Court to have Foscadh Housing Association dissolved justifies Sinn Féin's concerns around public funding for the body. Read more

UUP have nothing to fear from Irish language

Responding to comments made in todays Newsletter by UUP MLA David McNarry in which he said Unionists will continue to oppose an Irish Language Act, Sinn Féin spokesperson on the Irish language Francie Brolly MLA has said that the UUP have missed the point. Read more

Review of Benefits system could cost jobs - Anderson

The people of Derry should be informed how a proposed review of the benefits system will affect not just claimants but jobs here, local Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has insisted. Read more

Urgent action required to stem influx of crystal meth – Ó Snodaigh

Responding to the record seizure of methamphetamine of crystal meth in County Offaly on Monday Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD said the new National Drugs Strategy, which is currently being drafted, must include measures to pre-empt the influx of this type of drug into the country and… Read more

Sinn Féin welcomes protection of rights for air passengers with disabilities

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Human Rights, Martina Anderson MLA (Foyle) has welcomed new legislation that will require Airports to provide services to assist passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility when travelling through airports in Europe. Read more

Gerry Adams to Launch Sinn Fein 'Text to Join' Initiative

The Sinn Fein President, Gerry Adams, will launch the party's 'Text to Join' initiative tomorrow, Thursday 24 July, at 3.30pm outside Sinn Fein head office on the Falls Road. Read more

Ó Donnghaile submits clear message to the consultation on the future of Mountpottinger Barracks

Niall Ó Donnghaile has formally submitted Sinn Féin's submission to the consultation on the future of Mountpottinger PSNI Barracks in the Short Strand area of East Belfast. Read more

Stand up for Gay Rights! – Join in Belfast Pride Celebrations

The Belfast Pride Festival begins this Saturday 26 July, lasting a week and culminating with a huge march through Belfast City Centre on Saturday 2 August, assembling at Customs House Square @ 12noon. Read more

All sectors of rural communities must participate in revival of the West – Ferris

Speaking in Galway today ahead of meetings with representatives of Galway farmers and other rural groups this afternoon, the Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Agriculture Martin Ferris TD said that it is vital that all sectors of the rural community participate in forming a strategy to ensure the economic survival and… Read more

Hallinan demands publication of Haulbowline reports

Cork Sinn Féin Councillor Martin Hallinan is in Dublin today as part of a delegation meeting with Government consultants to be briefed on the situation at Haulbowline. Speaking ahead of the meeting Councillor Hallinan demanded that the Government publish reports dating as far back as 1995 detailing contamination on the… Read more

GILDERNEW IN BRUSSELS MEETINGS

Minister Michelle Gildernew, MP MLA, has held a series of meetings in Brussels on a range of key issues. Read more

Oireachtas Committee should set out terms for new Treaty not re-run of Lisbon – Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has said, despite media reports, Sinn Féin or, to his knowledge, the other Dáil parties, have not yet received notice of any proposed early Dáil resumption or new Oireachtas Committee to consider the way forward in the wake of the rejection of the… Read more

Blood tests suspended until September at Mid Western - HSE memo

Sinn Féin Limerick spokesperson Maurice Quinlivan has received a HSE memo detailing cutbacks imposed on the Pathology department of the Mid-Western regional Hospital. Quinlivan said it is clear from the memo that Government imposed HSE cutbacks continue to affect patient care and will be accelerated over the summer months and… Read more

Ferris: Farming must not be sacrificed at WTO

The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Agriculture, Martin Ferris TD has called on the Irish Government to ensure that farming is not sacrificed in order to secure a trade deal at the WTO negotiations in Geneva. Ferris was speaking as an agreement on the Doha Round appeared to have stalled over… Read more

Parker condemns Belfast City sex attack

Sinn Féin’s Balmoral Representative and South Belfast DPP member Vincent Parker has condemned last nights sex attack on a woman in Marcus Ward Street. Read more

Just why does the DUP want to retain a militarised base like Mountpottinger? – Ó Donnghaile

Speaking after the DUP’s East Belfast MLA Robin Newton yesterday called for the retention of Mountpottinger Barracks in East Belfast, Sinn Féin’s Niall Ó Donnghaile has question what the exact reasons for this position are. Read more

British Army parade idea insults Irish Nationalists.

Sinn Féin West Tyrone MLA Barry McElduff has dismissed suggestions that members of the RIR should be given a so called ‘homecoming parade’ on return from Afghanistan. Read more

De Brún urges closer links between Assembly and EU

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has urged the Assembly and Executive to forge more active links with the EU institutions. Speaking after a meeting of the party’s Northern Executive she said that opportunities exist to make further progress in Europe, but that active engagement by Ministers, civil servants and… Read more

Anger at PSNI stance on loyalist weapons

Responding to comments in today’s Irish News by PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Peter Sheridan claiming that the PSNI know the location of loyalist weapons dumps, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Policing Alex Maskey said that if this is the case then it was time they went out and lifted them. Read more

Campbell must show the same commitment to An Gaeilge as he will to Ulster Scots – Brolly

Sinn Féin’s cultural spokesperson Francie Brolly MLA has said he believes that culture Minister Gregory Campbell must show the same degree of commitment to the Irish Language as he has pledged to show to Ulster Scots. Read more

Ferris in Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon tomorrow

Sinn Féin Agriculture and Fisheries Spokesperson Martin Ferris TD will continue his tour of the West Coast tomorrow when he visits Sligo, Roscommon and Leitrim to meet with farming and fishing organisations in those Counties. Read more

De Brún calls for support for Belfast Gay Pride March

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has called for support for this Saturday’s pride march in Belfast after taking part in last night’s 'Pride Talks Back' event and has reiterated Sinn Féin's support for the LGBT community and their commitment to equality for members of the Gay community. Read more

Older people are being punished by health cuts – Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has described as “a total sham” the Government’s claimed commitment to improved care for older people after a survey has shown that HSE cuts are adversely affecting home help and home care packages. Read more

Short Strand petition says Mountpottinger must GO!

Sinn Féin’s Martin/Treacy Cumann in the Short Strand area has launched a drive to collect signatures from people in the area supporting their call for ‘homes not forts’. Read more

Sinn Fein outlines concerns regarding Pride of the Park Armoy, to the Parades Commission.

Sinn Fein Councillors in Moyle have met with the Parades Commission to highlight serious concerns in relation to parading in the Moyle area. The meeting took recently following recent parades in Armoy and Ballycastle. Read more

Adams Extends best wishes to Belfast Pride

Sinn Féin President and west Belfast MP Gerry Adams has extended solidarity and best wishes to the members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and trans-gender community who are celebrating Belfast Pride 2008 this week. Read more

Proper planning procedures thrown out the window for Shell – Ferris

Sinn Féin Environment and Natural Resources Spokesperson Martin Ferris TD has severely criticised a decision by the Department of the Environment to grant planning permission without approval from An Bord Pleanála to Shell E&P Limited for a key section of the Corrib onshore pipeline at Glengad in County Mayo. Read more

Ferris welcomes collapse of bad WTO deal

Sinn Féin Agriculture Spokesperson Martin Ferris TD has welcomed the collapse of the proposed WTO deal which would have seen the decline of Irish Agriculture. Deputy Ferris said the Government must ensure, in any future talks, that agriculture is not made the sacrificial lamb in order to secure a deal. Read more

Ó Snodaigh responds to quarterly crime stats

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh has said the quarterly crime statistics published today show a significant increase in drug crime and armed crime in addition to continuing unacceptable levels of other crimes such as criminal damage and public order offences. Read more

Government must fight for survival of farming and fishing in West of Ireland – Ferris

Sinn Féin Agriculture and Fisheries Spokesperson Martin Ferris TD, speaking after visiting Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon today said there is relief among those in the farming community that the WTO deal has collapsed. Read more

De Brún calls for long term strategy to tackle fuel poverty and rising cost of living.

Sinn Féin MEP, Bairbre de Brun has today commented on the rising cost of living that citizens are facing on a daily basis and called for a long term strategy to tackle the consumer impact of the soaring cost of living. Read more

Ó Snodaigh launches renewed Sinn Féin campaign on Community Safety

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD this morning launched a renewed Sinn Féin campaign on community safety. The campaign aims to consult with members of the public in order to inform the party’s submission to the Garda Policing Plan for 2009. Read more

THE DRIVE AGAINST BRUCELLOSIS MUST BE KEPT UP - MINISTER

Everyone involved in the agriculture industry must continually bear down on brucellosis, the Agriculture Minister, Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA said today. Read more

Belfast City should embrace all of our citizens equally – Cllr Michael Browne

Sinn Féin’s Council Group leader Cllr Michael Browne has called on all of the citizens of Belfast to be treated with equality and respect. His remarks come during the week long gay pride festival taking place in the city. Read more

Attacks on Dáithí McKay MLA and Cllr Pádraig Mc Shane utterly condemned – Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin MLA Daithí McKay and Cllr Pádraig Mc Shane were both assaulted today in Ballymena while supporting residents in their call for the removal of materials gathered for a bonfire in the area. Read more

Whatever the problems amongst the Ulster Scots Movement, Irish Speakers are entitled to their rights being secured – Brolly

Sinn Féin’s Irish Language spokesperson Francie Brolly MLA is calling on the DCAL Minister, once again, to secure the rights and entitlements of Gaelgóirí in the North of Ireland through an Irish Language Act. Read more

Government Failing to Meet Social and Affordable Housing Targets

Commenting today after the release of the Quarterly Housing Statistics published by the Department of Environment Sinn Fein TD Arthur Morgan has accused the government of, 'once again failing to meet its own targets on social housing.' Read more

July 2008 Archives (An scéal is deireanaí)

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