February 2010 Archives (An scéal is deireanaí)
February 1, 2010
Drugs savings achieved show that proposed prescription charges should be scrapped – Ó Caoláin
Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has welcomed the agreement between drugs manufacturers and Health & Children Minister Mary Harney which is expected to save the State up to €94 million in a full year on the cost of drugs. Read more
Hanafin rejects call for special fuel payment
Sinn Féin Dáil leader and Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin’s call for the introduction of a special emergency payment for recipients of Fuel Allowance to help them cope with continuing fuel costs in the wake of January’s freezing weather conditions, has been rejected by Social and Family Affairs… Read more
Martin McGuinness speaking at Bloody Sunday rally 2010
As a Derry man, as someone who was on the march that fateful day 38 years ago I want to acknowledge and commend the dignity, resilience and courageous determination of the Bloody Sunday families who had loved ones murdered or wounded on that terrible day. Read more
"Ná déan dearmad ar chanúint Dhún na nGall in 'Abair Leat'" - Doherty
Dúirt Urlabhraí Oideachais Shinn Féin, an Seanadóir Pearse Doherty, go bhfuil imní air nach bhfuil canúint Dhún na nGall le cloisteáil sa scéim thrialach nua 'Abair Leat' a sheoladh i scoileanna inniu. D'iarr sé ar an Aire Cumarsáide Eamonn Ryan a chinntiú go mbeidh banda leathan ar fáil in ngach… Read more
February 2, 2010
Taoiseach fails to rule out minimum wage cut but backs cosy deal for top civil servants – Ó Caoláin
Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has described as “alarming” the Taoiseach’s failure to rule out a cut to the statutory minimum wage. Replying to Deputy Ó Caoláin in the Dáil today, the Taoiseach Brian Cowen also defended the Government’s decision to exempt some of the highest paid… Read more
Government failing to deal with organised crime – Ó Snodaigh
Speaking in the Dáil this evening, during a debate on serious and organised crime, Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh said the current rise in organised crime shows that serial legislative change by the government has failed to deliver. Read more
February 3, 2010
Kelly condemns north Belfast pipe bomb attack
Commenting after a pipe bomb attack on Oldpark Barracks, Sinn Féin MLA for north Belfast Gerry Kelly has condemned those responsible. Read more
Government inaction on unemployment forcing Irish people out of the country – Ó Snodaigh
Responding to the latest live register figures which were published today showing an increase of 13,000 people on the dole Dublin Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh said the has left many thousands of Irish people with no option other than to emigrate. He said the unemployment figure would be… Read more
February 4, 2010
Sinn Féin welcomes multi-million Dairy Farm development plans
West Belfast MP Gerry Adams has welcomed a £25 million pound investment proposal which will create hundreds of jobs in the Colin area of west Belfast. The proposal have now been approved by the Planning Service. Read more
Ferris questions Fahey role in fishing scheme
The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Fisheries, Martin Ferris TD, has questioned the role played by former Minister for the Marine Frank Fahey in the creation and operation of the Lost at Sea Scheme. The scheme which was to compensate fishermen whose boats had been lost is the subject of a… Read more
Credit Unions here must be allowed to offer members the same entitlements as in the rest of Ireland - McCann
Sinn Féin MLA Jennifer McCann has called on the Enterprise Trade and Investment Minister Arlene Foster to intervene in expediating legislation that will enhance Credit Union services here. Read more
Lightweight Finance Bill does not meet Ireland’s revenue needs
Responding to the publication of the Finance Bill Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan said, “We had a lightweight tax budget and this is a lightweight finance bill – it will not provide the revenue the country needs to dig itself out of recession”. Read more
Early Childhood Care and Education scheme discriminating against some children – Ó Caoláin
Sinn Féin Health and Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has called on the Minister of State for Children as a matter of urgency to reform the regulations regarding age qualification for the free pre-school year in Early Childhood Care and Education since the regulations as currently framed create an… Read more
Ó Snodaigh calls for abolition of courtroom wigs and gowns
SinnFéin spokesperson for Justice and Aengus O’Snodaigh TD has today expressed outrage at the exorbitant figures claimed by some judges for wigs and gowns. Deputy Ó Snodaigh has called for the abolition of wigs and gowns in Irish courtrooms. Read more
February 5, 2010
Ó Caoláin welcomes Agreement
Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has welcomed today's Agreement announced at Hillsborough Castle. Read more
Óráid Máirtín Mag Aonghusa i gCaisleán na Croimghlinne
Cuirim fáilte roimh an Taoiseach, Príomh Aire na Breataine agus na páirtí uilig. Read more
February 6, 2010
Durkan says farewell to Irish politics
Sinn Féin Upper Bann MLA and Assembly Group Leader John O Dowd, commenting on the retirement of Mark Durkan as leader of the SDLP said: Read more
O'Dowd congratulates children entering post primary education
Sinn Féin Education spokesperson John O’Dowd MLA has offered warm wishes to all children transferring from primary to post primary education reiterating his conviction that no school should select or reject any child based on the outdated procedure of Academic selection. Read more
February 7, 2010
Adams congratulates Margaret Ritchie
Gerry Adams has congratulated Margaret Ritchie on her election as SDLP leader. Mr Adams said: Read more
SDLP continue with negative agenda
Commenting on attacks over the weekend at the SDLP conference on the recent Agreement, Sinn Féin Assembly group leader John O’Dowd said Read more
February 8, 2010
HSE Service Plan reflects Budget cuts – Ó Caoláin
Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has rejected what he called the “hype and spin” of Health Minister Mary Harney and HSE Chief Brendan Drumm after Minister Harney announced her approval of the HSE Service Plan for 2010. Read more
Lee’s frustration with Fine Gael was inevitable – Tracey
South Dublin Sinn Féín representative Shaun Tracey, commenting on the resignation of George Lee from both Fine Gael and the Dáil today, said: Read more
February 9, 2010
Fall in retail sales a result of Government inaction on employment – Morgan
Speaking today after the release of the Retail Sales Index by the Central Statistics Office today, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment Deputy Arthur Morgan said the failure of the Government to create employment has led to a decline in retail sales. Read more
More pressure on Drogheda Hospital as Navan downgraded – Ó Caoláin
Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has criticised the Minister for Health & Children Mary Harney and the HSE over the decision to further downgrade Navan Hospital. Read more
750 more jobs gone as Halifax retail banking closes
Speaking today after the announcement by Bank of Scotland Ireland to close its Halifax retail banking business, with the loss of 750 jobs Sinn Féin spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment Deputy Arthur Morgan has said the Government’s priorities are distorted in favour of bailing out banks putting the State… Read more
Statements on the Peace Process 9.2.10 - Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD
Speaking in the Dáil today on Statements on the North, Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin said: Read more
British Government continue to ignore acknowledgement of all victims
Commenting on the announcement by Paul Goggins of the extension of the British Police Survivor Support Scheme, Francie Molloy, victim’s spokesperson said, Read more
Decision to reverse higher civil servants pay cuts rubs salt into the wounds of those on lower salaries – Ó Snodaigh
Speaking in the Dáil this evening, on a private members’ motion on the pay levels of senior civil servants, Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh said the decision before Christmas to reverse the cuts on higher paid people within the public service was the equivalent of rubbing salt into the… Read more
George Lee resignation must not put Donegal South West bye-election on back burner – Doherty
Donegal Senator Pearse Doherty has said that the resignation of former Fine Gael TD George Lee must not be used as an excuse to put the bye-election in Donegal South West on the back burner. Read more
Introduction of VAT to bin charges particularly cruel – Morgan
Speaking in the Dail this evening on the Finance Bill 2010 Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan described the Bill as a lightweight Finance Bill designed to follow an ineffectual budget. Deputy Morgan said the addition of VAT to bin charges is particularly cruel, considering that tax relief for these… Read more
February 10, 2010
Bill for Dublin Mayor must include democratic reform – Ó Snodaigh
Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has stated that the promised legislation to provide for the direct election of a Mayor of Dublin must include democratic reform of local government. Read more
Primary Care Report indicts Government health record and must be acted on - Ó Caoláin
Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has said that the Government must act upon the Report on Primary Medical Care in the Community published today by the Oireachtas Committee on Health & Children. Read more
Tá an Gaeloideachas ag dul ó neart go neart – Ruane
Dúirt an tAire Oideachais, Caitríona Ruane, go gcuidíonn an Teastas nua sa Tumoideachas Gaeilge do mhúinteoirí le tacú le húsáid na Gaeilge i scoileanna. Read more
Fáiltíonn de Brún dul chun chinn sna comhchainteanna
"Le roinnt seachtainí anuas bhí idirbheartaíochtaí ann sa chéim is déanaí de phróiseas síochána na hÉireann. Is iad a bhí páirteach sna cainteanna ná na páirtithe polaitiúla agus rialtais na Breataine agus na hÉireann. Read more
Finance Bill imposes punitive VAT on local authority charges – Ó Caoláin
Speaking in the Seanad Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has said that government inaction on youth unemployment coupled with foolish decisions contained in Budget 2010 will force many young people to leave these shores in search of work. Read more
Finance Bill imposes punitive VAT on local authority charges – Ó Caoláin
Speaking on the Finance Bill 2010 Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin slammed the Government’s imposition of VAT on local authority charges as “punitive” and as an attack on democracy by the EU. Opening his contribution, Deputy Ó Caoláin referred to the George Lee departure: Read more
February 11, 2010
Call for EU Action on Climate Change
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún called on the EU to " not use the inaction of others as an excuse to not take the necessary action to tackle climate change" Read more
De Brún calls for tougher measures to combat human trafficking
Bairbre de Brún MEP backed the call for prevention of trafficking in human beings, in a vote in the European Parliament yesterday. Read more
Falling prices will be cancelled out by Finance Bill – Morgan
Speaking today after the release of the Consumer Price Index for January 2010, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment Arthur Morgan said the benefits of the lower prices highlighted by the report will be cancelled out by the Finance Bill. Read more
Gerry Adams sends ‘Solidarity Greetings’ to Mandela
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams MP MLA has extended solidarity greetings to Nelson Mandela as he celebrates his 20th year of freedom. Read more
Mandela Release Anniversary
Sinn Féin MEP Bairbre de Brún has said that the release of Nelson Mandela twenty years ago today was a pivotal moment in defining the modern world. Read more
Government attempt to cut minimum wage an attack on Ireland’s working poor – Ferris
Sinn Féin Workers’ Rights Spokesperson Martin Ferris TD has said the attempt by the Government to amend the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill 2009 in order to cut minimum wage rates is an attack on Ireland’s working poor. Read more
London conference to put Irish unity on the agenda
Sinn Fein today announced details of a major conference the party is holding in London next week, entitled `Putting Irish unity on the agenda – opening the debate’. Read more
Fine Gael must waste no time in moving by-election writ – Tracey
South Dublin Sinn Féin Representative Shaun Tracey has called on Fine Gael to waste no time in moving the writ for the by-election to fill the seat left vacant by George Lee. Read more
O2 job losses another blow to Limerick – Quinlivan
Limerick City Sinn Féin Councillor Maurice Quinlivan, speaking today after talking to an employee of O2 who attended the company’s meeting to discuss job losses said: Read more
February 12, 2010
Gormley should collapse Government – Ó Snodaigh
Responding to Deirdre de Burca’s resignation from the Green Party today Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has called on the Green Party to collapse the Government and facilitate a general election. Read more
Report shows FF/Green Govt. has failed abysmally to address A&E crisis - Ó Caoláin
Commenting on the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General on hospital emergency departments, Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin said: Read more
February 13, 2010
Adams briefs Ard Chomhairle on Hillsborough Agreement
Addressing the media during a break in his party’s Ard Chomhairle meeting Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams said today: Read more
February 14, 2010
Maskey sends best wishes on Chinese New Year
Sinn Féin MLA for south Belfast Alex Maskey has sent best wishes to the north’s Chinese community on the celebration of the Chinese New Year, the year of the Tiger. Read more
February 15, 2010
Government cherry picking democracy - Doherty
Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has described Mary Hanafin’s comments regarding the two by-elections as outrageous. Senator Doherty has accused the Government of cherry picking democracy and said the people of Donegal South West cannot afford to wait till the end of the year for a by-election. Read more
Government cherry picking democracy - Doherty
Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has described Mary Hanafin’s comments regarding the two by-elections as outrageous. Senator Doherty has accused the Government of cherry picking democracy and said the people of Donegal South West cannot afford to wait till the end of the year for a by-election. Read more
Progress on Irish Language - Adams
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams in his Blog ‘leargas’ on the Belfast Media Group site (www.leargas.blogsport.com) has revealed that the Minister for Culture, Arts and Leisure,’ Nelson McCausland, has committed to bringing forward a draft strategy on minority languages to the Executive by the end of March, one element of… Read more
SDLP backflip on academic selection evident
Sinn Fein education spokesperson John O’Dowd has challenged the SDLP to state where exactly they stand on education reform and the ending of academic selection and how their policy in this issue has changed over the past two years Read more
February 16, 2010
Reg Empey’s opinions on education fall apart when scrutinised.
Sinn Féin MLA John O’ Dowd has challenged Reg Empey, Minister responsible for Further and Higher Education to reveal how many times since becoming Minister he has brought policy and discussion papers before the Executive in relation to Further and Higher Education; and how many of these papers resulted in… Read more
Poist ag croílár £20 million infheistíochta Gaeilge – Mac Giolla Dubh
Dúirt Cathaoirleach an choiste Cultúir, Ealaíon agus Fóillíochta, Barra Mac Giolla Dubh CTR, go mbeidh tairbhí inláimhsithe eacnamaíoch ag teacht ón fógra go mbeidh infheistíocht £20 milliún sa tionscadal Gaelach. Read more
Jobs at the heart of £20 million Irish Language investment – McElduff
Sinn Féin chair of the Culture, Arts and Leisure Committee Barry McElduff MLA has said that yesterdays announcement by the British Government of a £20 million investment in Irish language projects will have tangible economic benefits throughout the community. Read more
Minister Willie O’Dea has abused democracy and the courts and should resign – Ó Caoláin
Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has said that Defence Minister Willie O’Dea abused both democracy and the courts and should resign. He said his “continuing defence of the indefensible” made his position untenable. Read more
No return to testing of children – Ruane
Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has said there will be no more state sponsored testing of 10 year old children. Read more
Sinn Féin welcomes Children’s Rights Report
Speaking following the publication of the final report of the Joint Committee on the Constitutional Amendment on Children, Sinn Fein spokesperson on children Deputy Caoimhghin O Caolain, said that the report presented an important opportunity to strengthen children’s rights in the State. Read more
Coughlan’s failure has left SR Technics staff at the mercy of Michael O’Leary – Morgan
Sinn Féin Enterprise, Trade and Employment Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD has said the controversy over the jobs at SR Technics should never have been allowed to develop. Read more
Public inquiry into Government’s role in banking crisis required – Ó Snodaigh
Speaking on a private members’ motion in the Dáil this evening Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh said his party wants to see a public inquiry into the Government’s role in the banking crisis. Read more
Minister O’Dea’s statement will convince no-one – Ó Caoláin
Commenting on Defence Minister Willie O’Dea’s “personal explanation” Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin said: Read more
Gerry Adams unanimously selected to fight west Belfast seat
Around 300 Sinn Féin activists tonight packed into the Roddy McCorley club in west Belfast for the selection convention to agree the party’s candidate for west Belfast. Read more
Margaret Ritchie needs to look at how much her own department has wasted on consultations - Maskey
Sinn Féin west Belfast MLA Paul Maskey has launched a scathing attack on the SDLP leader and DSD Minister Margaret Ritchie after her criticism of a £20,000 advertisement campaign on the agreement made at Hillsborough. Read more
February 17, 2010
Doherty chun taisteal chun Gaeltacht na Gaillimhe le toscaireacht Oireachtais
Beidh an Seanadóir Pearse Doherty Sinn Féin ag taistil an tseachtain seol chun Indreabhán i nGaeltacht na Gaillimhe mar cheann de naonúr comhalta an Choiste Oireachtais ar Phobail, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta, le héisteacht leis an dearcadh ó os cionn 27 grúpa Gaeltachta i ndáil leis an straitéis 20 bliain do… Read more
No Confidence in Minister for Defence Willie O’Dea
Sinn Féin Dáil Leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has opposed the Government motion of confidence in Defence Minister Willie O’Dea in the Dáil this afternoon. Read more
Cancer services must be returned to Sligo General Hospital – Doherty
Speaking in the Seanad today Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has said that cancer services must be returned to Sligo General Hospital as a matter of urgency and that appropriate supports must be given to patients who have been forced to travel to Galway to receive treatment. Read more
Onus on parties to support the implementation of all outstanding elements of Good Friday Agreement- Doherty
Speaking in the Seanad this afternoon Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty said all parties involved in the negotiations that led to the Hillsborough Agreement should be commended. Senator Doherty said all parties now need to show their support for the implementation of the outstanding elements of the Good Friday Agreement. Read more
Minister for Education must not cut special needs assistants – Doherty
Speaking in the Seanad Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Education Senator Pearse Doherty has called on the Minister for Education and Science not to proceed with cuts to special needs support which will see as much as 1,200 Special Needs Assistants being made redundant by the end of March 2010. Pearse… Read more
February 18, 2010
Tánaiste Coughlan has failed the people of SR Technics and remains indifferent to their plight - Morgan
Speaking today in the Dáil after the revelation that Dublin Institute of Technology have retracted the offer of an accelerated Engineering Systems Maintenance course from former SR Technics employees Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment Deputy Arthur Morgan has called on the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment… Read more
Ferris supports Green Isle workers
The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Workers Rights, Martin Ferris TD, has voiced his support for workers at Green Isle Foods in Naas who have begun a hunger strike in support of their demand for three workers, who were made redundant, to be reinstated or paid their proper redundancy. Read more
Sinn Féin to host major Irish unity conference in London
Sinn Féin MP Martin McGuinness will be amongst the speakers at a major conference in London this weekend discussing Irish unity. Read more
Adams comments on Dolours Price Interview
Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams answering questions today at the unveiling of a mural in Beechmount Avenue in west Belfast on this morning’s interview with Dolours Price in the Irish News said: Read more
Adams Unveils Mural in support of Campaign by Ballymurphy internment Families
Sinn Féin west Belfast MP Gerry Adams today unveiled a mural in Beechmount Avenue in support of the campaign by the families of 11 people killed by the British Army in August 1971. Read more
Dysfunctional Government should follow Willie O'Dea out of office – Ó Caoláin
Commenting on the resignation of Deputy Willie O'Dea as Minister for Defence, Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhhghín Ó Caoláin said: Read more
February 20, 2010
Excess of 500 attend Irish Unity Conference in London
Below is a copy of the opening address delivered by Sinn Féin MP Pat Doherty at today's Irish Un ity conference in London Read more
Government banking policy in tatters - Morgan
Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD has said both Bank of Ireland and Allied Irish Bank must be nationalised after it was revealed that the Government is to take a stake in Bank of Ireland instead of the €250million dividend which was due today. Read more
February 21, 2010
McDonald echoes calls for publication of report on Dublin Docklands Development Authority
Sinn Féin Vice-President Mary Lou McDonald has echoed calls for Environment Minister John Gormley to publish the report on the Dublin Docklands Development Authority. Read more
February 23, 2010
Ferris Calls on Green Isle to abide by Labour Court
The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Workers Rights, Martin Ferris TD, has reiterated his call on Green Isle Foods in Naas to honour the Labour Court ruling in relation to workers who were made redundant there. Deputy Ferris was reacting to reports that talks between the company and the TEEU union… Read more
Brady welcomes Garda raid on Wicklow Council Buildings
Wicklow Sinn Féin Councillor John Brady has welcomed the raid on the Wicklow County Council Buildings this morning in connection with the investigation into the deaths of Fire Officers Brian Murray and Mark O’Shaughnessy. Councillor Brady reiterated his call for a full independent investigation into the deaths of the two… Read more
McGuinness supports Bloody Sunday Families demands
Speaking today Martin McGuinness MP, MLA has reiterated his support of the Bloody Sunday Families demand that Saville provide them with a copy of his Report at the same time as he presents it to the British Government. Read more
Finance Committee Chair welcomes findings of Public Procurement Inquiry
Speaking ahead of an assembly debate on the findings of the Public Procurement Inquiry, Sinn Fein MLA and Chair of the Committee for Finance & Personnel Jennifer Mc Cann said: Read more
Ruane commends YouthAction success in helping marginalised young women
Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane, has commended local voluntary organisation YouthAction for its success in supporting and empowering marginalised young women across the north. Read more
Gildernew meets Fishing Industry
Minister Michelle Gildernew MP, MLA has met with members of the Tri-Council Fisheries Working Group to discuss issues affecting the local fishing industry. Read more
Caithfear deireadh a chuir le hAcht 1737 – Mac Ádhaimh
Dúirt Uachtarán Shinn Féin, Gearóid Mac Ádhaimh CTR inniu go bhfuil dualgais ar rialtais na Breataine deireadh a chuir le hAcht 1737 a chuireann bac ar úsáid na Gaeilge sna cúirteanna. Read more
Resignation of Trevor Sargent contrasts with that of Willie O’Dea – Ó Caoláin
Commenting on the resignation of Minister of State Trevor Sargent, Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD said the Taoiseach should not go through the ‘charade’ of a reshuffle: Read more
Morgan attacks Fine Gael plans to cut social welfare and sell off state assets
Speaking today in the Dáil, on a Private Members Motion on unemployment, Sinn Féin spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment Arthur Morgan TD expressed concerns over Fine Gael’s plans to cut social welfare and to sell off vital state assets. Read more
Ó Caoláin calls for inquiry into practice of symphsiotomy
Sinn Féin Health and Children Spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has secured a debate on the adjournment of the Dáil on the issue of symphysiotomy. Speaking during the course of the debate this evening Deputy Ó Caoláin reiterated his call for an inquiry into the issue of symphysiotomy. Read more
February 24, 2010
Ministers North and South working together to raise standards in numeracy
The ability to understand and make use of numbers is a key life skill which all young people must have. Read more
Sinn Féin Ard Fheis will promote alternative to incompetent government
Sinn Féin Vice President Mary Lou McDonald today launched the Clár (agenda) for the party’s annual Ard Fheis which takes place on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th March 2010. Read more
Sinn Féin Ard Fheis promote economic strategy which protects least well off
Speaking at the launch of the clár for his party’s annual Ard Fheis today, Sinn Féin Social and Family Affairs spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD said the Ard Fheis will commit Sinn Féin to a strategy for economic recovery which protects the least well off sections of society. Read more
Government paying poverty wages – Ó Snodaigh
Sinn Féin Social and Family Affairs Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has accused the Government of paying ‘poverty wages’ to public servants after it was revealed today that 11% of people on Family Income Supplement are public sector workers. Read more
Minister claims credit for Chilcott jobs yet no responsibility for job losses - Morgan
Speaking today after the announcement of 200 new jobs in the Warner Chilcott company in the Xerox business Park in Dundalk, Sinn Féin TD for Louth and Spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Arthur Morgan highlighted the hypocrisy of the government’s attitude towards it’s responsibility for job creation versus job… Read more
Greece being asked to perform economic sabotage – Morgan
Speaking in the Dáil today on the recent meeting of the EU Council Sinn Féin Spokesperson on the Economy Arthur Morgan said his party does not support the economic proposals which the EU is proposing for Greece. Read more
February 25, 2010
Ó Caoláin demands Ministerial intervention to stop “savage mental health cuts” in Co. Monaghan
Sinn Féin Health spokesperson and Cavan-Monaghan TD Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has revealed that the HSE is planning to close the 12-bed Admissions Unit and the Day Centre for patients with mental illness at St. Davnet’s Psychiatric Hospital in Monaghan town. Read more
Bank of Ireland interest rates hike will hit low and middle incomer earners hardest – Morgan
Speaking today after the announcement that Bank of Ireland has increased interest rates it charges on some personal loans and overdrafts, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance Deputy Arthur Morgan has said the increases will have a hugely detrimental effect on people and businesses. Read more
Root and branch Reform of PPS needed – Adams
Sinn Féin President and west Belfast MP Gerry Adams has called for “a root and branch reform of the Public Prosecution System and for greater transparency within the PPS and judicial system”. Read more
Derry murder victim's family requests privacy - Anderson
Sinn Féin Foyle MLA Martina Anderson speaking on behalf of the partner of murder victim Kieran Doherty and his family: Read more
February 26, 2010
Crime stats highlight drugs crisis – Ó Snodaigh
Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh has said the five year crime stats clearly show the depth of the drugs crisis faced by the state. He said the Government must stop cutting funding for community development and drugs focused projects and instead increase resources for the fight against drugs. Read more
EU Commission bends rules again to approve of NAMA – Morgan
Lashing out at the EU Commission’s approval of NAMA today Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson and TD Arthur Morgan said it had once again bent the rules to allow something it considered ideologically acceptable. Read more
February 27, 2010
Tacaíonn Adams le Rith 2010
Sheol Uachtarán Sinn Féin Gerry Adams inniu rannpháirtíocht an pháirtí i Rith 2010 – Rás urraíochta ar 1,600 km ar fud na hÉireann le hairgead a thiomsú do thionscadail Gaeilge ar fud na hÉireann. Read more
Adams supports Rith 2010
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams today launched the party’s participation in Rith 2010 – a 1600 km relay-run across Ireland which will raise money for Irish Language projects throughout Ireland. Read more
February 28, 2010
Government must act on use of Irish passports in Dubai killing — McDonald
SINN FÉIN Vice President Mary Lou McDonald has called on the Irish Government to pursue with increased vigour the use of Irish passports in the murder of a member of the Palestinian organization Hamas in Dubai last month, allegedly by the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad. Read more
Adams congratulates St Gaul’s progression to All-Ireland Club Football Championship Final
Sinn Féin president and West Belfast MP Gerry Adams MLA has congratulated St Gaul’s football team on their semi final win today against Corofin securing the team a place in the all Ireland final. Read more
