January 2010 Archives (An scéal is deireanaí)
January 4, 2010
Adams extends best wishes to Lenihan following cancer diagnosis
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has extended his best wishes to Finance Minister Brian Lenihan after Minister Lenihan revealed details of his cancer diagnosis today. Mr. Adams went on to wish the Minister a speedy recovery. Read more
Government response to cold snap completely inadequate – Ferris
Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris has described the Government’s response to the cold snap as completely inadequate. Deputy Ferris said cutbacks at local authority level are now having an effect as many thousands of people found themselves completely isolated over the Christmas period. Read more
January 5, 2010
Ó Caoláin calls for special emergency payment of fuel allowance
Sinn Féin Dáil leader and Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has called for the introduction of a special emergency payment for recipients of Fuel Allowance to help them cope with the current spell of freezing weather and the remainder of the winter. Read more
Department of Finance lottery of forecasts offer no security
Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan, responding to the release of recent Exchequer figures today, said waiting for the Department of Finance to get forecasts correct was like playing the lottery and that this inconsistency offered no security in these troubled times. Deputy Morgan added that the country was still… Read more
January 6, 2010
Adams attacks Woodward remarks
Gerry Adams has described British Secretary of State Shaun Woodward’s remarks yesterday as “banal and silly”. Read more
Sinn Féin comments on UDA Decommissioning
Sinn Féin north Belfast MLA Gerry Kelly this afternoon said he ‘welcomed’ the statement from the UDA, that they have decommissioned their weapons. Read more
A Better way forward is available - Mitchel McLaughlin MLA
Writing in this weeks An Phoblact Mitchel McLaughlin states: Dialogue between republicanism and Unionism has always been difficult. But it was only through dialogue that we were able to foster and develop the present peace and political process, however fragile that may be. Genuine dialogue based on respect and equality… Read more
Foreign Affairs Minister must contact Egyptian authorities to ensure safety of Irish peace convoy members – Ó Snodaigh
Sinn Féin Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has called on Minister Mícheál Martin to make contact with the Egyptian Government in order to ensure the safety of a number of Irish citizens who are part of a peace convoy to Palestine which has been held up by Egyptian… Read more
Seán Fitzpatrick must be thoroughly questioned – Ó Snodaigh
Sinn Féin Social and Family Affairs spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh has said the Government’s priorities can clearly be seen by the fact that Seán Fitzpatrick has yet to be questioned by authorities over the concealment of €87million in secret loans while there has been a serious crackdown on social welfare… Read more
Social Development Minister should reverse decision on heating system repairs
Sinn Fein MLA for west Belfast Fra McCann has written to Social Development Minister Margaret Ritchie, seeking her to reverse her decision, which bars the maintenance of heating systems for those most in need. Read more
New Garda radio system blocks TV reception
Sinn Féin Dáil leader and Cavan/Monaghan TD Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has demanded action from the Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan and the Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern on a new Garda digital radio system which is blocking TV reception for thousands of householders in the Border region. Read more
McCartney expresses concern for Derry men on 'Viva Plaestina' convoy
Derry Sinn Féin MLA, Raymond McCartney, has expressed concern for the safety of five young Derry men travelling on the ‘Viva Palestina’ medical aid convoy to Gaza which is currently detained in the port of El Arish on the Egypt / Gaza border. Read more
Plans are in place to continue to deal with cold spell
Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy today met with officials from both Roads Service and NIW to review the response to date and ensure resources are in place to deal with the predicted continued cold conditions. Read more
Latest death shows those who support our homeless need mainstream support – Fra McCann
Sinn Féin West Belfast MLA Fra McCann has called for increased funding for those groups who support homeless people across the north. Read more
January 7, 2010
Gerry Kelly receives Orange Volunteers death threat
Sinn Féin north Belfast MLA and Junior Minister Gerry Kelly has today stated that he has been informed by the PSNI that a death threat has been issued against him by the Orange Volunteers. Read more
Sinn Féin call for enquiry into Postal office abuse towards the Irish language
Sinn Féin MLA, Carál Ní Chuilín, has raised concerns about the tampering with mail in the Post Office that is addressed in the Irish language. This follows the returning of mail, undelivered, with an Irish address on it and an abusive message handwritten beside the address label stating “Most people… Read more
Molloy receives bomb threat
Sinn Fein MLA Francie Molloy has stated today that he will not be deflected from his duties as an elected representative following a bomb threat phone into the Sinn Féin Coalisland office stating a bomb had been left at his house. Read more
Ní Chuilín welcomes Billy Leonard onto the Sinn Féin Assembly Team
Sinn Féin Chief Whip Carál Ní Chuiín MLA has this afternoon officially welcomed Billy Leonard as the new Sinn Féin MLA for East Derry. Read more
Derry Mayor, Paul Fleming congratulates Derry members of the Viva Palestina Convoy on their arrival in Gaza
Cllr Paul Fleming, Mayor of Derry, congratulated the Viva Palestina medical aid Convoy, especially the five Derry participants, on its arrival in Gaza City. Read more
Government in disarray with missing Transport Minister and late response to freeze - Ó Caoláin
Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhhgín Ó Caoláin TD has said the Government is in disarray with its late response to the prolonged winter freeze after Environment Minister John Gormley stated on RTÉ this evening (Thursday) that he "doesn't know" where Transport Minister Noel Dempsey is only a few hours after… Read more
January 8, 2010
Sinn Féin Ard Chomhairle Meeting Postponed
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams today announced that the Sinn Féin Ard Chomhairle which was due to take place in Dublin tomorrow to discuss the growing crisis in the political process has had to be temporarily postponed due to the deteriorating weather conditions. Read more
McLaughlin condemns attack on PSNI Officer
Sinn Féin's Mitchel McLaughlin MLA (South Antrim) has condemned the attack on a young PSNI Officer in Randalstown this morning as reprehensible. Read more
Maskey expressed condemnation of attack on PSNI officer
Sinn Féin Policing and Justice spokesperson and member of the Policing Board, Alex Maskey MLA has stated the bomb attack against a member of the PSNI was wrong and has wished him a speedy recovery. Read more
Where in the world is Noel Dempsey?
Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has called on Taoiseach Brian Cowen to instruct Transport Minister Noel Dempsey to return from his holidays immediately to help deal with the crisis on our roads caused by the adverse weather conditions. Read more
Sinn Féin to press for Donegal South West by-election to take place
Donegal Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has announced that his party will move the writ for the Donegal South West by-election to take place this month if Fianna Fáil does not agree to a spring date for the election. Read more
Ó Snodaigh calls for emergency fuel allowance payments
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Social and Family Affairs Aengus Ó Snodaigh is calling for an emergency increment in Fuel Allowance payments for those who are struggling to heat their homes this winter given the severe weather conditions we are experiencing this month and which are predicted to continue over the… Read more
Caitríona Ruane receives death threat form Orange Volunteers
Sinn Féin South Down MLA Cáitríona Ruane has this evening revealed that she too has received a threat from the Orange Volunteers. Ms Ruane said that a PSNI station in Belfast received a telephone call issuing the threat against her. Read more
January 9, 2010
Sinn Féin comment on resignation of Councillor Killian Forde
Commenting on the resignation from Sinn Féin of Dublin City Councillor Killian Forde, Dublin Sinn Féin Chairperson Eoin Ó Broin said the resignation was a disappointment and that the Donaghmede Councillor was elected on a Sinn Féin policy platform and he should now do the honourable thing by resigning his… Read more
SF seek Assembly statement from Peter Robinson
Sinn Féin Assembly member Carál Ní Chuilín has submitted an emergency motion to the Speaker asking the First Minister to come to the Assembly and make a statement outlining any implications for OFM/dFM arising from the recent BBC Spotlight programme. Read more
January 10, 2010
Gerry Adams statement on political situation
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams MP MLA speaking today said that Sinn Féin is determined to “see beyond the current difficulties. Our focus is on ensuring that the political institutions work and that they deliver for citizens. Read more
Defection of Cllr. Forde to Labour Party a betrayal of Sinn Féin voters and members
Sinn Féin has described the defection of Killian Forde to the Labour Party, taking with him a Sinn Féin Dublin City Council seat in Donaghmede, as a betrayal of Sinn Féin voters and members. It is understood that the defection will be announced tomorrow (Monday) in advance of the monthly… Read more
January 11, 2010
Sinn Féin calls on Standards and Privileges Committee to investigate Spotlight allegations
Sinn Féin Chief Whip Carál Ní Chuilín MLA has today said that she has formally requested the Assembly’s Standards and Privileges Committee look into allegations made in last weeks Spotlight programme. Read more
Government must provide for rolling enrolment in childcare scheme – Ó Caoláin
Sinn Féin Dáil leader and spokesperson on Children Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has called on the Government to scrap Wednesday’s deadline for enrolment of children under the Early Childhood Care and Education Scheme given that tens of thousands of eligible families have not enrolled their children because the scheme has… Read more
Defection of Cllr. Forde to Labour Party an opportunist career move
Commenting on the ‘unveiling’ by Eamon Gilmore of Killian Forde as a Labour Party Councillor Mícheál Mac Donncha, Chairperson of Sinn Féin in the Donaghmede Ward, and a member of the party's Ard Chomhairle, said: Read more
Outstanding political issues must be resolved – Kelly
Commenting on the appointment of Arlene Foster as acting First Minister, Sinn Féin’s Gerry Kelly has this evening said; Read more
January 12, 2010
Government must act to save jobs in food sector – Ó Caoláin
Sinn Féin Dáil leader and Cavan-Monaghan TD Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has described as “deplorable” the news that 36 jobs are to go at Rye Valley Foods in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan. Deputy Ó Caoláin questioned the claim from the parent company, Kerry, that the redundancies were necessary. Read more
Thousands of North side homes without water
Sinn Féin Vice-President Mary Lou McDonald has called on Dublin City Council to get its act together to restore running water to thousands of homes across the North side of the city which have been cut off today. Read more
Gildernew comments on current situation
Sinn Féin MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone Michelle Gildernew has this evening said that discussions with the DUP are ‘ongoing’. Read more
January 13, 2010
Largest parliamentary delegation to Gaza
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún will join parliamentarians and other elected representatives from across Europe as part of the largest ever parliamentary delegation to visit Gaza. Read more
Anderson welcomes Raytheon leaving Derry
Sinn Féin MLA for Foyle Martina Anderson has welcomed the news that the weapons firm Raytheon is to leave Derry and close its operations plant there. ms Anderson has also raised concerns with regards to the finances from Invest NI that would have gone towrads the establishment of the firm… Read more
McKay welcomes European Court decision against use of police “Stop & Search” powers
North Antrim Sinn Féin MLA and Policing Board Member, Daithí McKay, has welcomed today’s ruling by the European Court of Human Rights that police powers to use laws to stop and search people without grounds for suspicion are illegal. Mr McKay said that the PSNI should now suspend the use… Read more
Alex Maskey receives Orange Volunteers death threat
South Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey was, last night, informed that a death threat has been issued against him by the Orange Volunteers. Read more
UUP leader comments are more to do with upcoming election than securing transfer - Leonard
Sinn Féin MLA for East Derry Billy Leonard has branded today’s remarks from UUP leader Reg Empey as ‘Unionist politicking at its best’. Read more
Education Minister meets Literacy and Numeracy Taskforce
The Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, today met with the Literacy and Numeracy Taskforce to discuss progress on ensuring all young people have the literacy and numeracy skills they need to succeed in life. Read more
January 14, 2010
Sinn Féin Officer Board receives update on Policing transfer negoatiation
The Sinn Féin Officer Board is meeting today. Read more
Ard Chomhairle meeting postponed pending report from negotiating team
Speaking after a meeting of the Sinn Féin National Officer Board today Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams said; Read more
January 15, 2010
Sinn Féin did not know about Liam Adams allegation
Sinn Féin Chairperson Declan Kearney today issued a statement relating to Liam Adams’s membership of the party. A report was given to members of the party’s Ard Chomhairle this morning. Read more
To the BT Young Scientist Exhibition and beyond!
Ninety-three talented young scientists and innovators from the north of Ireland will compete for the top prizes at this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in the RDS, Dublin. Read more
Adams – Sinn Féin did nothing wrong
Sinn Féin President and west Belfast MP Gerry Adams commenting on a report by the Party Chair today said: Read more
HSE service plan a recipe for disaster – Ó Caoláin
The Health Service Executive’s plan to close a further 1,100 acute hospital beds and to reduce hospital admissions by some tens of thousands has been described as “a recipe for disaster” by Sinn Féin Health and Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD. Read more
Government must set date for Donegal South West by-election
Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has called on the Government to set a date for the Donegal South West by-election in the wake of the announcement of a summer election for a Mayor of Dublin. Read more
January 16, 2010
Adams comments on talks
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams speaking today at Parliament Buildings on the current discussions with the DUP said: Read more
January 18, 2010
Greater Village Community Relations Strategy launch welcomed
South Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey has joined his party colleague Vincent Parker in welcoming the launch of the Greater Village Community Relations Strategy. The South Belfast MLA was speaking after both himself and Balmoral Sinn Féin representative Vincent Parker attended the launch of the strategy on the Donegall… Read more
Assembly motion calls for mandatory landlord registration
South Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey will tomorrow, Tuesday, 19th January, propose a motion in the Assembly calling upon the Social Development Minister to introduce mandatory landlord registration. Read more
Call for Ravenhill extension of Phoenix Gas supply
East Belfast Sinn Féin representative Niall Ó Donnghaile has called upon Phoenix Gas to extend its service to the Ravenhill Reach, Ardenlee and Bakers Court areas. Mr Ó Donnghaile has written to Phoneix Gas to make the request and was acting after being contacted by residents in the area. Read more
Government should lift jobs embargo on local authorities to address flooding and freeze damage – Ferris
Sinn Féin Environment and Local Government spokesperson Martin Ferris TD has called on the Government to lift the recruitment embargo on local authorities so that vital work to repair roads and other infrastructure damaged during the winter flooding and the prolonged freeze can be carried out. Read more
Appeal to parents, after weekend disturbances at Finaghy Crossroads
Balmoral Sinn Féin representative Vincent Parker has appealed to parents to be aware of the whereabouts of their children, in the wake of a second weekend of anti social incidents in the Finaghy Crossroads area. Read more
SF Challenge Sunday Tribune
Commenting on recent allegations made by the Sunday Tribune which both Sinn Féin and Gerry Adams have refuted Sinn Féin Assembly member Caral Ní Chuilín said: Read more
January 19, 2010
Nesbitt cannot ride two horses – Molloy
Sinn Féin Mid-Ulster MLA Francie Molloy has today said that the public must receive clarification from Victims Commissioner Mike Nesbitt as to the speculation with regards to his future in politics is correct. Read more
Sinn Féin All-Ireland Education Team meet in Stormont
Members of Sinn Féin's All Ireland Education team met in the Assembly this week to discuss education matters pertaining to all parts of Ireland and as to how to improve All Ireland working to create a more effective and efficient education system. Read more
Government must start creating jobs – Ó Snodaigh
Sinn Féin Social and Family Affairs Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh today supported a protest at Leinster House organised by the Irish National Organisation for the Unemployed. Read more
Emergency debate on health crisis demanded by Ó Caoláin
Sinn Féin Dáil leader and Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has called for an emergency Dáil debate on the crisis in the public health services due to Budget spending cutbacks, pays cuts and pending industrial action, overcrowding in A&E departments, the downgrading of hospitals and the HSE plan… Read more
Public deserve full and open inquiry – not a whitewash
Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan has totally rejected the government’s proposed Commission of Investigation into the banking crisis, describing it as an attempted whitewash of the facts. Read more
Ó Caoláin calls on Taoiseach to move writ for Donegal South West by-election
Speaking in the Dáil today Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD called on Taoiseach Brian Cowen to give a commitment to move the writ for the Donegal South West by-election to provide for a spring election. Deputy Ó Caoláin said if the Government does not move the writ… Read more
Ferris to raise Tralee A&E crisis in Dáil
North Kerry Sinn Féin TD Martin Ferris TD will this evening attempt to have the Dáil adjourned to debate the ongoing crisis at the Accident and Emergency Department at Kerry General Hospital. Deputy Ferris said the situation as it currently stands cannot be allowed to continue. Read more
“Banking scandal needs full public scrutiny” – Ó Caoláin
Speaking in the Dáil this evening on the banking inquiry, Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD stated that such is the scale of the scandal that nothing short of full public scrutiny is acceptable and that the Government’s proposed approach should be rejected in favour of an inquiry… Read more
Victims concern at Sunday Tribune treatment dismissed by Eileen Calder
Responding to a statement by Eileen Calder dismissing the concerns expressed by one of those abuse victims interviewed by the Sunday Tribune last weekend who had accused the paper of ‘manipulation’, Sinn Féin Assembly member Caral NíChuilin said: Read more
Anderson calls for enhanced Arntz package
Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has called on the owners of Derry’s Arntz Bellting company to accept an enhanced redundancy package proposed by the workforce. Read more
Urgent review of Prisons needed – Anderson
Sinn Fein MLA and human rights spokesperson Martina Anderson has stated that an urgent and actual review of prisons is needed. Ms Anderson was speaking following a meeting with the Prison Ombudsman today at Stormont. Read more
January 20, 2010
Gerry Adams launches Integrated Services Programme for Children and Young People
Sinn Féin party president and MP for West Belfast Gerry Adams, speaking at the launch of the Integrated Services Programme for Children and Young People, this morning in St Mary's College on the Falls Road has said: Read more
Toradh Chomhdháil Chóbanhávan faoi chaibidil sa Bhrúiséal
Ag labhairt i bParlaimint na hEorpa inniú léirigh Bairbre de Brún FPE an-díomá faoi theip chomhdháil Chóbanhávan ar athrú aeráide chun margadh uaillmhianach a aontú a bheadh ina cheangal dlí. Dúirt sí go bhfuil práinn le conradh atá uaillmhianach agus ina cheangal dlí. Read more
European parliamentarians highlight Gaza plight
Returning from the largest delegation of parliamentarians ever to visit the besieged Gaza strip, Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has criticised the slow pace of reconstruction in Gaza after the war one year ago and called for an end to the ongoing siege of Gaza. Read more
de Brún tells European Parliament: "Keep up the pressure on Climate Change"
Speaking in this weeks key debate in the European Parliament Ms de Brún said Read more
Ferris speaks in support of Air Traffic Controllers
The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Workers Rights Martin Ferris spoke in the Dáil this afternoon in support of the air traffic controllers who took limited industrial action at airports today in protest at the suspension without pay of 14 workers. Deputy Ferris was among a number of TDs who forced… Read more
Fáiltíonn Sinn Féin roimh tharraingt siar Chiorcláin 0044/2007 - Doherty
D’fháiltigh an Seanadóir Pearse Doherty roimh chinneadh an Aire Batt O Keefe ciorclán 0044/2007 a tharraingt siar. Bhí an ciorclán seo chun deireadh a chuir le tumoideachas sna bunscoileanna. Read more
Adams rejects allegations
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams was this morning speaking at the launch in west Belfast of the Integrated Services programme for Children and Young People. Read more
Fáiltíonn Sinn Féin roimh tharraingt siar Chiorcláin 0044/2007
D’fháiltigh an Seanadóir Pearse Doherty roimh chinneadh an Aire Batt O Keefe ciorclán 0044/2007 a tharraingt siar. Bhí an ciorclán seo chun deireadh a chuir le tumoideachas sna Bunscoileanna. Read more
January 21, 2010
Support Trócaire efforts in getting aid to earthquake-stricken Haiti- Martina Anderson MLA
Sinn Féin Human Rights spokesperson MLA Martina Anderson has urged people in Derry and Donegal to support the Irish charity Trócaire in helping getting aid to earthquake-stricken Haiti Read more
Minister must now act to implement Landlord registration
South Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey has welcomed Tuesday's cross-party support which was given to his Assembly motion which called upon the Social Development Minister to introduce mandatory landlord registration. The South Belfast MLA has now said that the onus is on the Minister to move to implement mandatory… Read more
Maskey condemns west Belfast attacks
Sinn Féin MLA for west Belfast Paul Maskey has condemned two attacks in the Suffolk and Ballymurphy areas last night. Read more
“Sack Harney and dump her policies as well” – says Ó Caoláin
Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has called on the Taoiseach to sack the Minister for Health & Children and to dump the policies which she has pursued after the numbers of patients on trolleys in overcrowded hospital A&E units reached a record number of 500 on Wednesday.… Read more
“Continued closure of ward at Crumlin Children’s Hospital a disgrace”
Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson and Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has described as “a disgrace” the continued closure of a 25-bed ward at Crumlin Children’s Hospital. Deputy Ó Caoláin said: Read more
"Poverty contributed greatly to the scale of this disaster"- Ó Snodaigh.
Speaking in the Dáil today, Sinn Féin International Affairs spokesperson TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh congratulated the Irish and International aid efforts in Haiti. Read more
Labour Services Act 2009 a farce - Morgan
Speaking today after the Commencement Order for the Labour Services (Amendment) Act 2009 was signed by the Tánaiste, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment Deputy Arthur Morgan expressed his apprehensions about the Act, questioning the undiluted power given to the Minister and he set the task to the… Read more
Sinn Féin Ard Comhairle to meet on Saturday
Speaking after a meeting of the Sinn Féin Officer Board in Belfast today, Vice President Mary Lou McDonald announced that the Ard Chomhairle would meet on Saturday in Dublin. Read more
Acting First Ministers comments inaccurate – O’Dowd
Responding to remarks this evening by the Acting First Minister Arlene Foster complaining that Sinn Féin was not present to talk with her party today, Sinn Féin Assembly member John O’Dowd said: Read more
January 23, 2010
McDonald comments ahead of Ard Chomhairle
Speaking this morning before entering the SF Ard Comhairle meeting at the Radisson Hotel, Dublin, SF Vice President Mary Lou McDonald said: Read more
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams’ statement following Ard Comhairle meeting:
The Ard Chomhairle has been meeting throughout the day and Martin McGuinness and I have been briefing colleagues on the detail of the recent discussions with the DUP. Read more
January 25, 2010
"Report Card exposes how Budget targetted children" - Ó Caoláin
Sinn Féin Dáil leader and spokesperson on Health & Children Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has said that the Children's Rights Alliance 'Report Card 2010' exposes clearly how Budget cuts imposed by the Fianna Fáil/Green Government have targetted children and how Government health policy is also failing children. Read more
January 26, 2010
“Battle of Moore Street can still be won” – Ó Caoláin
Speaking following the visit to Leinster House of relatives of the 1916 leaders and the Save Moore St. Campaign which secured the support of 25 Oireachtas members for an objection to the proposed Chartered Land development on Moore St., Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin outlined why proposed development… Read more
January 27, 2010
McGuinness comments following Hillsborough talks
Sinn Féin Chief Negotiator Martin McGuinness, commenting after discussions at Hillsborough today said; Read more
Basil McLaughlin was committed to his community – Adams
Sinn Féin President and west Belfast MP Gerry Adams has expressed his deepest sympathies to the family of Basil McLaughlin, one of the founders of the Andersontown News. Read more
Ruane attacks gulf in child poverty spending
South Down Sinn Féin Assembly Member Caitríona Ruane has slammed the 'massive gulf' in child poverty spending between here in the Six Counties and Britain. Read more
MLA stunned as 22 cattle die of starvation
Sinn Fein MLA for Newry/Armagh Cathal Boylan has said that he is stunned to hear that 22 cattle have died of starvation in a county Armagh farm. Mr Boylan said: Read more
January 28, 2010
O'Dea by-passes Triple Lock sending Irish soldiers to Afghanistan – Ó Snodaigh
Highlighting what he called a "flagrant breach of Ireland's neutrality and the Triple-Lock mechanism by Minister Willie O'Dea" with the continuing Irish army involvement in Afghanistan, Aengus Ó Snodaigh Sinn Féin TD and spokesperson on International Affairs said this morning: Read more
Parades preconditions on policing will not work - Adams
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has reiterated his party’s position that any precondition on parades ahead of the transfer of policing and justice powers simply will not work. Read more
There should be no welcome in Carrickmacross for Israeli Ambassador
It has emerged this evening that the Fine Gael Mayor of Carrickmacross, Mary Kerr Conlon, has facilitated an official welcome to the Town Council offices tomorrow morning for the Israeli ambassador, Zion Evrony. Sinn Féin Councillor Matt Carthy has called for the reception to be cancelled and has said that… Read more
Plan on internal control at FÁS effectively gave a two-fingered salute to taxpayers – Morgan
Speaking today after the publication of a Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General on the internal control, governance and related matters in FÁS, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment Deputy Arthur Morgan said: Read more
January 29, 2010
Orange march on Garvaghy Road or Ardoyne will not be price of policing and justice powers – Doherty
Speaking ahead of attending negotiations at Hillsborough Castle today, Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty said an Orange march down the Garvaghy Road or Ardoyne will not be the price of the transfer of policing and justice powers from Britain to the North. Read more
Rural services targeted for cuts by Bus Éireann – Doherty
Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Transport, Senator Pearse Doherty has hit out at the proposed cuts by Bus Éireann which will axe around 250 jobs and will see cuts to services on 22 routes across the state with 8 to be discontinued. Read more
Protest greets Israeli Ambassador’s visit to Carrickmacross
Carrickmacross Sinn Féin Councillor, Matt Carthy, has criticised the Town Mayor, Fine Gael’s Mary Kerr Conlon, for hosting a civic reception for the Israeli ambassador, Zion Evrony, this morning, Friday 29th January. Read more
Buses set to return to West Tallaght
Sinn Féin Councillor Seán Crowe has welcomed the decision to restore Dublin Bus services to West Tallaght. Deputy Crowe called on everybody in the West Tallaght Community to play a part in ensuring that attacks on buses in the area become a thing of the past. Read more
January 30, 2010
Doherty hits out at Fiona O’Malley comments
Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has criticised Senator Fiona O’Malley, formerly of the Progressive Democrats, for remarks in the Seanad in which she dismissed the Good Friday Agreement institutions. Senator Doherty said that Fiona O’Malley had rarely if ever had anything constructive to offer towards political progress in the North… Read more
January 31, 2010
Maskey commends “Belfast4Haiti” Campaign
Sinn Féin MLA for south Belfast Alex Maskey today joined hundreds of others taking part in the Belfast 4 Haiti fun run in Ormeau Park, Mr Maskey was joined by party colleague Jennifer McCann MLA. Read more
Martin McGuinness addresses Bloody Sunday rally
Sinn Féin’s Chief Negotiator and the North’s Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness addressed the annual Bloody Sunday Rally in Derry today. The march and rally marks the anniversary when British soldiers killed 14 unarmed civilians in Derry in 1972. Read more