November 2009 Archives (An scéal is deireanaí)

John O’Dowd lodges complaint with Press Complaints Commission following Sunday World photo

Sinn Féin MLA for Upper Bann John O’Dowd has slammed as ‘totally irresponsible’ and reprehensible’ a photo published on the front page of today’s Sunday World showing a man who had taken his own life. Read more

Ferris reiterates support for Day of Action

The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Workers Rights, Martin Ferris TD has reiterated his party’s support for the trade union day of action on Tuesday November 24. He also questioned the motives behind the criticism of the one day strike made by Labour’s Sean Sherlock. Read more

Sinn Féin supports abuse victims call for inquiry in the north

Sinn Féin MLA for Foyle Martina Anderson has supported today’s call by victims of institutional abuse in the north for a full inquiry into what took place. Read more

Gildernew to give evidence to joint Committee on women in politics

Sinn Féin Agriculture and Rural Development Minister, Michelle Gildernew MP MLA will give evidence to the Joint Committee on the Constitution about the impact of the PR-STV electoral system on the representation of women in the Assembly. Read more

Anderson slams attack on Bill of Rights

Any attack on a Bill of Rights for the North is an attack on the Good Friday Agreement, Sinn Féin Equality and Human Rights spokesperson has Martina Anderson MLA has insisted. The Foyle Assembly member was speaking ahead of an Assembly debate on Tuesday calling for the scrapping of the… Read more

Costly By-Election in Craigavon

Craigavon Sinn Féin Councillor Johnny McGibbon commented: "There were two opportunities tonight for both the UUP and DUP to avoid a by-election. This squabble amongst Unionism is now going to cost the average person, for something which could have been resolved weeks ago. Read more

Sinn Féin back ICTU rallies against spending cuts

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has called for people in the north to show their support for our public services by attending rallies organised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions in Armagh, Ballymena, Belfast, Derry, Magherafelt and Newry this Friday, November 6th. Read more

Comhghairdeas do gach duine a raibh páirteach in Oireachtas na Gaeilge i mbliana – Gerry Adams

Tar éis na comórtais, na leachtanna agus an tsiamsaíocht uile dúirt GA gur chóir bualadh bos mhór a dhul go dtí na heagraithe agus na rannpháirtithe ag Oireachtas na Samhna 2009 i Leitir Ceanainn. Read more

Only thing to be expected from a Fine Gael budget is more of the same – Morgan

Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD has said there is no point in Fine Gael touring the state ahead of the publication of its pre-budget submission when everybody already knows what it will contain. Read more

Ireland’s Youngest Elected Activists Promote Ógra Shinn Féin National Congress

Ireland’s youngest Councillors Johnny McGibbon and Charlene O’Hara, the Assembly’s youngest MLA, Daithí McKay and Ógra Shinn Féin National Organiser Barry McColgan gathered at the Felons Club in Belfast today to promote the republican youth movement’s upcoming National Congress being held in the city in less than 2 weeks from… Read more

Thousands of Donegal farms struggling to cope with cuts – Doherty

Speaking in the Seanad this week Donegal Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has called on the Minister for Agriculture to show compassion to the 2,233 Donegal farmers who have been shut out from the REPS 4 scheme. Read more

€3.3 million in special bonuses paid to HSE managers for 2006 and 2007 – Ó Caoláin

The HSE has told Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, in reply to his Dáil Question, that for the years 2006 and 2007 a total of €3.3 million was approved in special bonuses or 'performance related awards' to senior managers, including Hospital Network Managers. Read more

Oireachtas parties must act on their commitment to a United Ireland – Doherty

Speaking in the Seanad today the Chairperson of Sinn Féin’s Task Force on Irish Unity Senator Pearse Doherty said the full economic development of the island of Ireland cannot be realised while we have division, duplication and disruption as a result of the border. Senator Doherty called on all parties… Read more

Adams calls for major mobilisation in support for ICTU Rallies

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has called for a major mobilisation of public support for ICTU-organised rallies this Friday in support of a fairer way to deal with the economic crisis. Read more

Murphy attends All-Ireland Council Meeting on Transport

The North South Ministerial Council met in Dublin today in transport sectoral format. Read more

Sinn Féin Comment on Kelly Report

Commenting on the publication of Christopher Kelly’s report into Westminster expenses, Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy said: Read more

Government relying on emigration to reduce unemployment – Morgan

Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD has attributed the fall in the Live Register figures to emigration and seasonal work. Speaking today Deputy Morgan said the drop in unemployment is minimal when compared to the 422,000 unemployed and called for a job creation strategy from the Government. He went… Read more

Adams welcomes Mícheál Martin intervention

Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has welcomed the remarks of Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mícheál Martin TD to the Seanad. Read more

Gildernew improving life for Ardglass fishing community

Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA today visited the fishing community of Ardglass to celebrate the completion of environmental improvement schemes totalling £1.3million. Read more

Anderson celebrates Rainbow Projects 15th birthday at Stormont

Sinn Féin MLA for Foyle, Martina Anderson, has today welcomed members of the Rainbow Project to Stormont to help celebrate their 15th birthday and has encouraged them to continue with the sterling work they are carrying out on behalf of the gay and bisexual community. Read more

Seicteachas agus aineolais ón TUV arís

Is iarracht é seo lucht labhartha na Gaeilge a mhaslú agus rud beag poiblíochta a tharraingt orthu, an ráiteas seo ón TUV ag tabhairt “teanga ‘leprechaun” nó “teanga marbh” ar an Ghaeilge. Read more

TUV show true colours demeaning the Irish Language community.

Sinn Féin MLA Barry McElduff has stated that the TUV, in calling Irish a leprechaun language and stating that it was dead, is a shallow attempt to demean those who speak a rich and vibrant language and to grab a headline. Read more

Gerry Kelly formally selected to stand for Sinn Féin in north Belfast

Sinn Féin activists gathered in north Belfast this evening to select Gerry Kelly as the party’s candidate in the forthcoming Westminster election. Read more

Still no answers from the DUP on MEP double jobbing – Conor Maskey

Sinn Féin Councillor Conor Maskey has once again called on Democratic Unionist MEP for the Six Counties, Diane Dodds, to give a clear indication of when she intends to give up her council seat. Read more

DSD still refusing to engage on Andersonstown Barracks site - Maskey

Sinn Féin West Belfast MLA Paul Maskey has expressed dissatisfaction about the announcement from DSD Minister Margaret Ritchie of a competition for the site of the former Andersonstown RUC barracks : Read more

Ó Caoláin calls for massive support for ICTU Rallies

Sinn Féin Dáil Leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has called on members of the public to support tomorrow’s rallies in support of a fairer way out of recession. Deputy Ó Caoláin today also launched a special edition of An Phoblacht to coincide with the rallies. Read more

Ballydowd closure raises huge concern over child services – Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin Dáil leader and spokesperson on Children Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has described as “extremely worrying” the announcement that the special care detention unit at Ballydowd in west Dublin is being closed by the HSE due to its unsuitability for children. He said the overall HIQA report, which included… Read more

McCann questions value for money approach to InvestNI retraining grants

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment Committee member, Jennifer McCann MLA (West Belfast) has voiced concern about InvestNI’s allocation of substantial retraining grants to multi-billion pound conglomerates when 95% of jobs here in the North are provided by indigenous SME’s. Read more

DSD announcements can’t continue to lack substance – Ní Chuilín

Sinn Féin MLA for north Belfast Carál Ní Chuilín has called on Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie to get on with the job of delivering for local communities. Read more

New poultry meat marketing standards good news for consumers - Gildernew

Minister Michelle Gildernew MP MLA has welcomed the recent European Commission's decision to extend the poultry meat marketing standards to poultry meat preparations. Read more

End of NAMA debate marks a black day for Ireland – Morgan

Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Arthur Morgan described today as a black day for Ireland. Deputy Morgan was referring to the end of the NAMA debate in the Dáil and the passing of the Bill before its final Seanad stages. Read more

O’Dowd comments ahead of first Grammar School tests.

Commenting before the first of the Grammar sector tests on Saturday, Sinn Féin education spokesperson, John O’Dowd, said: Read more

Government must listen to the people – McDonald

Sinn Féin Vice President Mary Lou McDonald has said the voice of the people must be heard by the Government after 60,000 people marched in support of a fairer way to deal with our economic problems today. Read more

Budget priorities and transfer policing powers dominate Sinn Féin meeting in Dublin

At a meeting of the Sinn Féin Ard Comhairle in Dublin today party Vice-President Mary Lou McDonald said Sinn Féin will put forward a budget submission showing how the €4billion that the Government is seeking to cut from public spending can be made without resorting to attacks on the least… Read more

Maskey contacts Road Service on road collapse

Sinn Féin MLA for south Belfast Alex Maskey, has today said that he has received assurances from the water service, that the Belfast Sewers Project has been in no way effected by the roads collapse in Cromac Street. Read more

Conor Murphy speaks at annual Edentubber Commemoration

A chairde agus a chomrádaithe, We gather today, as republicans have done every year since 1957, to honour the memory of the five republicans who died in this place. It is a quiet place on a border hillside, a name that would never have been known outside this area but… Read more

Maskey meets officials during Cromac Street site visit

Sinn Féin MLA for south Belfast Alex Maskey today met with officials from both the Water and Road services during a visit to the damaged road along Cromac and East Bridge streets. Read more

Adams warns British government

Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams leaves Canada today after a busy six days in the USA and Toronto. Read more

Public Transport Reform Consultation Launched

Transport Minister, Conor Murphy today launched a public consultation on proposals to reform the arrangements for the planning and delivery of public transport. Read more

De Brún to meet Conor Murphy on sustainable transport

Sinn Féin MEP for the Six Counties, Bairbre de Brún, will this afternoon meet with Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy regarding a sustainable future for transport and movement towards a low carbon transport system here in the north. Read more

Future generations to shoulder the burden of NAMA – Doherty

Speaking in the Seanad today on the NAMA legislation Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty criticised the Government for proposing €4billion cuts in public spending while spending €54billion bailing out an elite of bankers, developers and property speculators. Read more

Low rate of free school meal applicants highlights inequality of academic selection

Sinn Féin MLA John O’ Dowd has said the low rate of free school meal applicants to the AQE tests, shows how unequal academic selection is. Read more

McCartney contacts FAI President over the future of Derry City FC

Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Raymond McCartney has contacted the president of the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) David Blood expressing his deep concerns after Derry City Football had its contract to participate in the League of Ireland terminated. Read more

Making Health Department exempt from efficiency savings will not ease health strains.

Sinn Féin MLA and deputy chair of the Health Committee in the Assembly, Michelle O’Neill has stated that confronting strains on the health budget will be met by targeting inefficiencies that are away from frontline services and opening up an all Ireland health system, not by making the Health department… Read more

DUP must accept the time for transfer of powers has now come.

Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly has today stated that the DUP must accept that the time has now come for the transfer of policing and justice powers and that they must show leadership on this issue. Read more

Seoladh Tuairisc ar an Mheánoirthear ag Gerry Adams

Seolfaidh Gerry Adams Uachtarán Sinn Féin FP BTR leagan Gaeilge ar thuairisc s’aige ar chuairt a thug sé ar an Mheánoirthear sa Central Hotel, Sráid Exchequer Baile Átha Cliath ar 6.30in Oíche Déardaoin. Read more

Launch of Middle East report by Gerry Adams

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams MP MLA will launch an Irish Language report of his visit to the Middle East on Wednesday evening in the Central Hotel, Exchequer Street Dublin at 6.30pm. Read more

Santa Claus to help launch campaign for restoration of Christmas Bonus payment

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams and the party’s Social and Family Affairs Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD will be joined tomorrow by Santa Claus for the launch of a campaign to have the Christmas Bonus Social Welfare payment restored. Read more

MP hits out at South Armagh Raids

Sinn Féin MP for Newry and Armagh Conor Murphy has hit out at the targeting of Republican Sean Hughes and his family by the London based SOCA organisation. Mr Hughes home and that of a number of relatives were raided by the PSNI this morning. Read more

PSNI fail to meet deadline for on handing over Stalker Report

Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has said that it is unacceptable that the PSNI have again failed to supply the coroner with a copy of the Stalker report although ordered by the Senior Coroner John Lecky. Read more

Cuts and overcrowding increase danger of hospital infections – Ó Caoláin

Commenting on the serious outbreak of the C Difficile hospital-based infection in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda, Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin said that current and further proposed cutbacks in hospital services, as well as hospital centralisation, would make the battle against the infection… Read more

Ó Snodaigh calls for restoration of Christmas Bonus

Speaking in the Dáil this afternoon Sinn Féin Social and Family Affairs Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD called on the Government to immediately restore the Christmas Social Welfare payment. Read more

Gerry Adams comments following meeting between Holland Family and British Attorney General

Sinn Féin President and west Belfast MP Gerry Adams this morning accompanied the family of Harry Holland at a meeting with the British Attorney General. Read more

Loss of 250 Sligo jobs a devastating blow to North West – Doherty

Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has today hit out at the government for failing to implement a job creation and retention strategy after the news this morning that 250 jobs are to go at the Glaxo-Smith-Kline pharmaceutical company in Sligo. Read more

Dire consequences if meanest cut in decades not overturned – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Social and Family Affairs Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD today launched the party’s campaign to have the Christmas Social Welfare payment restored. Read more

Adams launches campaign for restoration of Christmas Bonus payment

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams today launched his party’s campaign to have the Christmas Social Welfare payment restored. Speaking at the launch of the campaign in Dublin Mr. Adams said the cut by the Government was scrooge-like and will only have negative implications for the economy and society. Read more

McGimpsey must stop avoiding scrutiny

Sinn Fein MLA Carál Ni Chuilín has today stated that the Health Minister, Michael McGimpsey, cannot keep avoiding scrutiny. This follows the refusal of a number of motions being brought to the floor of the Assembly due to the excuse being given that the Minister would not be available to… Read more

Initiative aimed at young drivers welcomed – Boylan

Sinn Féin Road Safety spokesperson, Cathal Boylan MLA, has welcomed the announcement of an initiative to educate 16 year olds in safer driving habits. Read more

Kenny must clarify fascist comments of Fine Gael Mayor of Limerick – Ferris

Sinn Féin Workers’ Rights Spokesperson Martin Ferris TD has called on the Enda Kenny to clarify the comments made by the Fine Gael Mayor of Limerick Kevin Kiely in which he called for the deportation of European Nationals who have been unemployed for a period of three months. Read more

Government must intervene in grants debacle – Doherty

Speaking after meeting members of the USI including its president Peter Mannion, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Education Senator Pearse has reiterated his call for immediate government action on the chaos that has been ongoing within VECs and County Councils in the distribution of student grants. Read more

Real SDLP attitude on Policing and Justice exposed

Sinn Féin Mid-Ulster MLA Michelle O'Neill has said that SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone should explain to the public why he refers to the Policing and Justice debate as a ‘big yawn’. Read more

Gerry Kelly Welcomes Fr. Sinnott Release

Sinn Féin Assembly member Gerry Kelly has tonight welcomed the release of Irish priest Father Sinnott who had been kidnapped a number of weeks ago in the Philippines. Mr Kelly had been in touch through intermediaries with both government officials and representatives of the MILF group. Read more

Sinn Féin call for action over high electricity charges for business sector

Sinn Féin MLA and Deputy Chair of the Enterprise Trade and Investment Committee, Paul Butler, has called on the Utility Regulator to bring forward proposals to reduce the high electricity prices in the business sector. Read more

Comprehensive approach by Executive must challenge levels of child poverty - McGill

Sinn Féin MLA and spokesperson on poverty, Claire McGill, has stated that the latest report by the Joseph Rowntree foundation highlights the need for a comprehensive approach by the Assembly and the Executive to tackle child poverty. Read more

Morgan calls for opposition commitment to repeal NAMA when in Government

Speaking as the NAMA Bill was passed by the Dáil today Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD called on both Fine Gael and the Labour Party to give a commitment that if in Government after the next election they will repeal the Act. Read more

Tiomnú Crainn ag Cnoc an Anfa le Ceiliúradh ar 125 Bliain den CLG

Shocraigh Uachtarán Sinn Féin Gerry Adams searmanais um tráthnóna ar thailte os comhair Foirgnimh Parlaiminte le ceiliúradh ar 125 bliain den Chumann Lúthchleas Gael. Read more

Tree Dedication at Stormont to Mark 125 years of the GAA

This afternoon a Tree dedication ceremony hosted by Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams was held in the grounds opposite Parliament Buildings to mark the 125th anniversary of An Cumann Lúthchleas Gael. Read more

Education Minister sends her best wishes to all children

Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has urged children who will be sitting the first of the grammar sector’s breakaway tests to remember that regardless of the results of a test at such a young age they can still achieve their aspirations and ambitions in the years ahead. Read more

Government’s pre-budget outlook a ‘charade’ – Morgan

Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan has slammed the government’s pre-budget outlook as a ‘charade’, saying it completely ignores the cost implications of NAMA, which is in the final stages of passing through the Houses of the Oireachtas today. Read more

Sinn Féin to launch Pre-Budget Submission 2010

Sinn Féin’s Pre-Budget Submission 2010 will be launched this Monday, 16th November in the Georgian Suite, Buswells Hotel at 12 noon by party TDs Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Arthur Morgan and Aengus Ó Snodaigh. Read more

Sinn Féin responds to Poots on RPA

Responding to the comments by DUP Environment Minister, Edwin Poots, on his leaked letter to the deputy First Minister and First Minister about local government reform, Sinn Féin MLA Paul Butler said: Read more

Sinn Féin education spokesperson comments before the first of the Grammar sectors test

Commenting before the first of the Grammar sectors tests on Saturday Sinn Féin education spokesperson, John O’Dowd, said: Read more

Adams calls for release of Batasuna Leaders

Recent events in the Basque country and the Spanish state have included ongoing acts of violence causing death, abuses of human rights and the arrest of leading Basque political activists including Batasuna leaders Arnaldo Otegi and Rufi Etxeberria. Otegi and four others arrested at the same time remain in custody.… Read more

Díomá faoi seasamh McCausland ar Acht na Gaeilge

Ag tagairt ar freagra a fuair sí ón Aire Chultúir, Nelson McCausland, ar cheist Acht Teanga don tuaisceart, dúirt an Feisire Eorpach Bairbre de Brún inniu go raibh díomá uirthi leis an dearcadh caol intinne atá á thaispeáint ag an aire DUP. Read more

Further disappointment at McCausland’s stance on Language Act

Making reference to a letter she received from the Culture Minister Nelson McCausland regarding an Irish Language Act for the north, MEP Bairbre de Brun said she is disappointed by the DUP Ministers stance. Read more

There is a fairer way – Adams

Gerry Adams opening this weekends Ogra Shinn Féin conference in Belfast said the Government has no real strategy to stimulate the economy or create jobs. He said Sinn Féin is for a Budget that invests in the future, creates jobs by building schools, hospitals, houses, the renewable energy sector, and… Read more

Taoiseach claim on cuts is rubbish – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Social and Family Affairs Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh has branded comments from the Taoiseach yesterday that no area of public expenditure could be exempt from cuts as ‘rubbish’ saying that his party would outline how the €4billion target can be made without resorting to cuts in social welfare… Read more

O'Keeffe being disingenous on social welfare budget - Doherty

Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has slammed Education Minister Batt O'Keeffe for being disingenous when he suggests that the Social Welfare budget must be cut in order to make the €4 billion savings in public spending in the next budget. Senator Doherty said Sinn Féin has identified where the €4… Read more

Cowen harks back to worst of Haughey era — Morgan

Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD has said that a speech by Taoiseach Brian Cowen to an Ógra Fianna Fáil conference yesterday harks back to the worst of the Haughey era in Irish politics and that his comments should be a wake-up call to anyone who has forgotten whose… Read more

"Harney to make the sick and the old pay for FF/PD recklessness" - Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin Dáil leader and Health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has condemned as "grossly hypocritical" the claim by Health Minister Mary Harney that her plan to impose prescription charges on medical card holders would be in the interest of patient safety. Read more

Emergency response needed for C Diff crisis in North East - Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin Health spokesperson and Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caolain has described as a "crisis situation" the spread of C Difficile in hospitals in the North East region. He called for an emergency response, including the reopening of Monaghan General Hospital for acute care. Read more

Ruane supports anti-bullying week

Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has voiced her support for Anti-Bullying Week which focuses this year on travelling to and from school, free from bullying. Read more

Sinn Féin slams SDLP support for DUP gerrymander attempt

Sinn Féin MLA Paul Butler has criticised the SDLP for providing support for DUP Minister Edwin Poots' attempt to gerrymander the new council boundaries that have been determined by the office of the Local Government Boundary Commissioner. Read more

Anderson comments on Child Poverty Bill

Sinn Féin MLA for Foyle Martina Anderson has this afternoon commented on the Child Poverty Bill passing through the Assembly today. Read more

Working together towards entitlement

Easier access to more courses with greater relevance to pupils will help them achieve their full potential. Read more

McLaughlin accuses Ulster Bank of Bullying Tactics

Sinn Féin Economy Spokesperson Mitchel McLaughlin MLA (South Antrim) has accused Ulster Bank of using bullying tactics to force staff to sign employment contracts. Read more

Sinn Féin offers ‘fairer and viable alternative’ to Government’s ‘slash and burn approach’

At the launch of Sinn Féin’s pre-Budget submission today, Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD said there is a fairer and viable alternative to the government’s slash and burn approach to tackling the economic crisis. Read more

Doherty welcomes O’Keefe’s U-Turn on closure of small rural schools

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education Senator Pearse Doherty has welcomed the statement by minister of Education Batt O Keefe in which he said that there would be no change to small schools as long as he was minister. Senator Doherty paid tribute to the parents, teachers and the wider community… Read more

Anderson meets with Fujitsu Management

Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has described a meeting with senior management of Fujitsu in Belfast today as positive and encouraging. Read more

Sinn Féin welcome decision not to stand over convictions

Sinn Féin Policing Board Member, Martina Anderson MLA (Foyle) has welcomed the decision taken by prosecutors on Friday last that they "do not intend to stand over" the convictions of a number of Derrymen prosecuted and sentenced for serious offences while teenagers in the 1970's. Read more

There is a real alternative road to recovery – Ó Caoláin

Speaking at the launch of Sinn Féin’s Pre-Budget 2010 Submission Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD said that to address the budgetary crisis the party is setting out costed proposals that will assist those in need, protect public services and reduce the deficit by targeting under-taxed wealth and… Read more

Government cuts agenda will drive state deeper into recession — Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Social and Family Affairs Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD said today that cuts to social welfare were not merely unjust but were also the least likely way to reduce the budget deficit and would in fact push the economy further into recession. Read more

Adams welcomes Basque Abertzale Left statement

Commenting on this mornings statement by Basque Abertzale Left, Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams said; Read more

There is a real alternative road to recovery – Ó Caoláin

Speaking at the launch of Sinn Féin’s Pre-Budget 2010 Submission Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD said that to address the budgetary crisis the party is setting out costed proposals that will assist those in need, protect public services and reduce the deficit by targeting under-taxed wealth and… Read more

Morgan calls on opposition to support Sinn Féin proposal to tax wealth

Sinn Fin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan, speaking before the Dáil debate on the government’s pre-Budget outlook today, has challenged Fine Gael and Labour to support Sinn Féin’s approach to the budget in the absence of any proposals of their own. Deputy Morgan said he would like to see the parties… Read more

Failure to reinstate Christmas bonus will result in parents turning to ruthless money lenders – Ó Snodaigh

Speaking in the Dáil this afternoon Sinn Féin Social and Family Affairs Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD said the failure of the Government to re-introduce the Christmas Social Welfare Payment will result in parents turning to ruthless money lenders in order to provide their children with a deserved Christmas. Read more

Government action needed on student grant chaos – Morgan

Speaking today in the Dáil, Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan reiterated his party’s call for immediate government action on the chaos that has been ongoing within VECs and County Councils in the distribution of student grants. Read more

Invest NI must be held to account for financial waste – Martina Anderson

Sinn Féin MLA for Foyle Martina Anderson has said that the continued wastage of public money by InvestNI is totally unacceptable and must not be allowed to continue. Read more

Government would rather take from children and elderly than tackle high earners and vested interests – Morgan

Speaking during the Dáil pre budget debate this evening Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD said while his party is prepared to take on big earners and vested interests the Government would rather take from children and the elderly. Deputy Morgan said Sinn Féin won’t join with the other… Read more

Government must sign International Convention for protection of migrant workers – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh has expressed broad support for a Dáil Private Members Motion this evening which calls for effective measures to combat human trafficking. However Deputy Ó Snodaigh said the motion in many respects does not go far enough. Read more

Fine Gael proposal to cut employers’ PRSI will lead to slashed social welfare – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Social and Family Affairs Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has strongly criticised a Fine Gael proposal to cut employers’ PRSI contributions describing it as irresponsible and misguided. He said, if implemented, the proposal will lead to social welfare being slashed. Read more

Fearadh na fáilte roimh athmhúscailt Foinse – Ó Brollaigh

Chuir urlábhraí Gaeilge Shinn Féin Prionsias Ó Brollaigh fáilte roimh athláthrú nuachtáin Gaeilge Foinse de chuid Pádraig Ó Chéidigh san Indo inniu. Read more

De Brún welcomes Belfast court ruling on Basque extradition case

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has welcomed today’s ruling by a Belfast court not to extradite one of the Basques, Arturo Villanueva, who the Spanish authorities were pursuing and has said that the extradition warrant against Inaki de Juana should also be rejected. Read more

Sinn Féin meets with Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists to discuss maternity services

Sinn Féin MLA and deputy chair of the Health Committee Michelle O’Neill has today met with the RCOG in relation to issues surrounding maternity service provision in the north of Ireland. Read more

Gildernew attends Dublin NSMC at DAFF HQ

Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA today attended two North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) Sectoral meetings on Aquaculture and Marine and Agriculture and Rural Development. Read more

Mary Lou McDonald and Michael Carruth to open new boxing club in Sandyford

Sinn Féin Vice President Mary Lou McDonald will join former Olympic Boxing Gold Medalist Michael Carruth for the official opening of the Angels Boxing Club in Sandyford this Friday evening at 8:30pm. Read more

McLaughlin congratulates Randox Laboratories

Sinn Féin Economy spokesperson, Mitchel McLaughlin MLA (South Antrim) has congratulated Randox Laboratories on its unveiling of its new revolutionary cardiac machine at the ‘Medica 2009’ exhibition in Germany today. Read more

Sinn Féin welcomes proposal to outlaw sun beds for under 18’s

Sinn Féin MLA and deputy chair of the Health Committee, Michelle O’Neill, has welcomed the proposal by the Health Minister to outlaw the use of sun beds for those under the age of 18. Read more

Sinn Féin TDs and Senator will not pass Leinster House picket

Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has confirmed today that his party's TDs and Senator will not pass the trade union picket lines at Leinster House next Tuesday. Read more

de Brún to host Climate Change seminar

Lunchtime Seminar THE ROAD TO COPENHAGEN The need for global agreement on climate change Read more

McElduff adds his weight to world cup qualifier rematch

Sinn Féin MLA Barry McElduff, who also the chair of the Culture, Arts and Leisure committee at Stormont has added his weight to the call for a rematch of last night’s world cup qualifier between the Irish and French teams. Read more

Referees' decisions can't be beyond question - Ferris

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Sports Martin Ferris TD has questioned FIFA’s decision not to replay the Ireland France World Cup play-off match. Deputy Ferris said the French football authorities should signal their willingness to replay the match. Read more

Sinn Feín comment on Policing Board attack

Commenting on last nights attack on the headquarters of the Policing Board in Belfast, Sinn Féin Assembly member Gerry Kelly said: Read more

Gildernew comments on Fermanagh shooting

MP for Fermanagh and south Tyrone Michelle Gildernew has condemned last nights shooting incident in Garrison. Read more

New boxing club launched in Sandyford

Sinn Féin Vice President Mary Lou McDonald attended the official opening of Angels Boxing Club in Sandyford on Friday evening. The club, run by Reggie Byrne and Carl Rowan was officially opened by Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Carruth. Read more

Extent of flood damage a legacy of Fianna Fáil's cosy relationship with developers

Sinn Féin spokesperson on the Environment Martin Ferris TD has said the extent of flood damage in housing estates across the country is a legacy of Fianna Fáil's cosy relationship with developers throughout the 80's and 90's. Deputy Ferris said the Government should re-house or compensate those people whose homes… Read more

Ó Snodaigh backs St Vincent de Paul Christmas appeal

Responding to the St Vincent De Paul’s annual Christmas appeal today Sinn Fein’s Social and Family affairs Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh has called for the Christmas bonus to be returned as it will put families under pressure this Christmas. Read more

Rural Proofing a legacy of SDLP Ministry – Doherty

Sinn Féin agriculture spokesperson Pat Doherty has challenged comments made by SDLP MLA Patsy McGlone on this morning’s Farmgate programme. Read more

Ó Snodaigh calls for full investigation into alleged Bord Gáis poaching of customers from ESB

Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has called for a full investigation into reports that sales representatives from Bord Gáis have been poaching customers from the ESB. Read more

Road Deaths total regrettable - Boylan

Sinn Féin Road Safety spokesperson, Cathal Boylan, has expressed his regret that this years total so far for deaths on the North’s roads has passed the 100 mark. Read more

Butler welcomes new state-of-the-art recycling facility

Sinn Féin MLA Paul Butler for Lagan Valley has welcomed the opening of a new state-of-the art recycling facility on the outskirts of West Belfast. Read more

"Be careful what you ask for Helen..." Councillor Maeve McLaughlin‏

Sinn Féin Council Group Leader Maeve McLaughlin responding to a call by Helen Quigley for free on street parking to be introduced in Derry in line with a scheme announced for Belfast by DRD Minister Conor Murphy said: Read more

Sinn Féin’s Oireachtas members to address media from Leinster House picket line

Sinn Féin TD’s and Senator will not be passing tomorrows picket at Leinster House. Read more

Sinn Féin TDs act in solidarity with public service workers

Sinn Féin TDs today expressed their solidarity with striking public service workers by refusing to pass their picket on Leinster House. Speaking at the picket line, Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin said: Read more

de Brún welcomes justice for Dell workers

Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún today welcomed the proposal before the European Parliament to support DELL workers saying that it provides a modicum of justice for the people who have lost their jobs but pointing out that "it does not absolve DELL of their responsibility to the workers who… Read more

de Brún demands strong Climate Change Deal

Speaking in a European Parliament debate today Bairbre de Brún MEP called on world leaders to reach a legally binding deal in Copenhagen which is strong enough to tackle the challenge of climate change while being just and fair to developing countries. Read more

Ráiteas de Brún i bParlaimint na hEorpa

Aontaím go hiomlán gur gá dúinn brú le haghaidh beart a bheith ina cheangal dlí i gCóbanhávan. Ní mór don bheart bheith láidir go leor le dul i ngleic le dúshlán an athraithe aeráide agus san am céanna bheith cothrom agus cóir maidir le tíortha i mbéal forbartha. Read more

Maskey welcomes move on PSNI ‘backroom’ staff

Sinn Féin Policing and Justice spokesperson Alex Maskey MLA has welcomed indications from PSNI Chief Constable Matt Baggott that he is seeking to take 600 PSNI members from administrative duties and replace them onto frontline community policing. Read more

O’Neill expresses concern at RQIA report into hospital cleanliness

Vice Chair of the Assembly’s Health Committee Michelle O’Neill MLA has expressed her deep concern over the RQIA report into hospital cleanliness, released today. Read more

Sinn Féin approach to equality can be seen in its pre budget submission - Ó Snodaigh

Speaking at a conference organised by the Equality and Rights Alliance today Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh his party's approach to equality can be seen in its pre budget submission which, if implemented, would yeild even greater savings than the government targets without a single cut to social welfare… Read more

Gildernew – Fermanagh death a real tragedy

Sinn Féin MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone Michelle Gildernew has expressed her sympathy to the family of a woman found dead in Enniskillen last night. Read more

De Brún stands behind demand for elimination of violence against women.

Bairbre de Brún MEP has supported the demands of prevention, protection and prosecution in a vote tomorrow in the European Parliament on the elimination of violence against women. Read more

Transport Minister Conor Murphy opens £14.6million Newry Railway Station

Transport Minister, Conor Murphy today officially opened the new £14.6million Newry Railway Station. Read more

“Time for governments to protect Bank Customers” Mitchel McLaughlin

Sinn Féin Economy Spokesperson, Mitchel McLaughlin MLA (South Antrim) has said that it is time that government takes action to protect customers against the exorbitant overdraft charges being imposed by Banks. Read more

Maskey expresses concerns at Audit report on Planning Service

Sinn Féin MLA and chair of the Public Accounts Committee at the Assembly Paul Maskey has expressed concern at the Audit Office findings after it reported on the Planning Service performance over the past years. Read more

EU must seek legally binding deal in Copenhagen

The European Parliament clearly stated today that EU negotiators must seek a legally binding deal in Copenhagen. Read more

Ferris highlights potential for Agri-Food industry

The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Agriculture, Martin Ferris TD has highlighted the potential that exists within the agri-food sector to provide an impetus for indigenous economic growth. He was speaking during time allotted this evening in the Dáil for statements on the farming and agri-food sector. The Kerry North TD… Read more

Sinn Féin will oppose pay increase for MLA’s – Ní Chuilín

Sinn Féin will not support any pay increase for Assembly members, the party's Assembly chief whip Carál Ní Chuilin has announced. Read more

Sinn Féin to meet British Prime Minister

Sinn Féin deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness will hold talks with the British Prime Minister in Downing Street tomorrow. Read more

Government flood relief package a pittance – Ferris

Sinn Féin Environment Spokesperson Martin Ferris TD has described the €10million package promised by the Government for humanitarian flood relief as a pittance compared to what is required. Read more

Doherty challenges Minister on Christmas Bonus payment

Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty today secured a Seanad debate with the Minister for Social and Family Affairs on the need for the Minister to reverse the decision to abolish the Christmas bonus. Read more

Ferris criticises failure to make full payment of REPS

The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Agriculture, Martin Ferris TD has criticised the failure of the Department of Agriculture to make available full REPS IV payments. Read more

Deputy First Minister to accompany Michelle Gildernew on visit to Fermanagh

Sinn Féin deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness and Agriculture Minister Michelle Gildernew will both visit communities affected by the recent flooding in county Fermanagh. Read more

Ferris calls for focus on economic aspects of Corrib project

The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Natural Resources Martin Ferris TD has called on the Government to focus on the economic aspects of the Corrib gas project. Read more

Ferris calls for focus on economic aspects of Corrib project

The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Natural Resources Martin Ferris TD has called on the Government to focus on the economic aspects of the Corrib gas project. Read more

de Brún to attend Carbon Army launch

Sinn Féin MEP, Bairbre de Brún will be attending the launch of the Carbon Army at Old Colin Woodland, Belfast on Friday 27th November at 11am. Read more

Report is damning indictment of Church and State – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin Social Affairs spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has described the report on clerical sexual abuse in the Dublin diocese of the Catholic Church as a damning indictment of both Church and State. Read more

Ó Caoláin urges declaration of national emergency and increased aid for flood victims

Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has called on the Taoiseach Brian Cowen to declare a national emergency because of the severe flooding crisis and to greatly increase Government aid to the victims, as well as opening a national subscription. Read more

Christmas Carols at Leinster House in support of the campaign to restore the bonus payment

A Christmas Choir event with a difference will take place next week at Leinster House next week when musicians, families, community groups and youth groups gather to sing in support of the restoration of the Christmas Bonus payment. Read more

Sinn Féin leadership meeting in Dublin tomorrow

Sinn Féin’s Ard Comhairle will meet at the party’s headquarters in Dublin tomorrow to discuss the political issues of the day including the report of clerical sexual abuse in Dublin, the floods throughout the country and the economic crisis. Read more

Arrest and charge those complicit in child abuse cover up – McDonald

Commenting this morning on the report on clerical sexual abuse of children in the Dublin Diocese Sinn Féin Vice President Mary Lou McDonald said anyone found to have covered up the abuse of children should be arrested and face the full rigours of the law. Read more

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