August 2010 Archives (An scéal is deireanaí)

Tá roinnt slógaidh eagraithe ag Ógra Shinn Féin ar fud na 26 contae i bhfreagairt do fhigiúirí eisimirce a bhí scaipeadh sna meáin le déanaí

Tá roinnt slógaidh eagraithe ag Ógra Shinn Féin ar fud na 26 contae i bhfreagairt do fhigiúirí eisimirce a bhí scaipeadh sna meáin le déanaí. Read more

DUP still blocking ESA despite Church concerns being addressed

Sinn Féin Education spokesperson John O’ Dowd MLA has said that the establishment of the Educational Skills Authority continues to be blocked by elements within the DUP. This despite several bouts of negotiations between the DUP, Sinn Féin and representatives of the 4 main protestant churches which resulted in the… Read more

Down footballers congratulated for great display against Kerry

South Down Sinn Féin Assembly Members’ Caitríona Ruane and Cllr Willie Clarke have congratulated the Down Senior football team on their victory over Kerry during Saturday’s all-Ireland quarter final in Croak Park. Read more

Gildernew welcomes ASDA no below price alcohol policy

Sinn Féin MP for Fermanagh South Tyrone Michelle Gildernew has welcomed Asda's decision not to continue offering below cost price alcohol and has encouraged all other supermarkets to follow their lead in an effort to reduce anti-social behaviour and to reduce the damage alcohol is doing to society. Read more

Cowen must demand Callely’s resignation-O Caoláin

Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín O Caoláin has today called on Brian Cowen to demand the immediate resignation of Senator Ivor Callely. Read more

Doherty calls for unity against HSE West cuts

Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has called for unity across the political spectrum in solidarity with patients and with health service workers in the face of proposed savage cuts to health services in the HSE West region which stretches from Donegal to Limerick. Read more

Sinn Féin meets with Parades Commission ahead of Ardoyne feeder parade

Sinn Féin Representatives Gerry Adams MP, Gerry Kelly MLA and Cllr Gerard McCabe this morning made a presentation to the Parades Commission ahead of the Apprentice Boys parade which is proposed to pass the Nationalist areas of Ardoyne, Mountainview and the Dales on the 14th August. Read more

Mortgage rate hike highlights need for State bank-Morgan

Speaking today after Bank of Ireland revealed it is to increase its variable interest mortgage rate by 0.45% from next Tuesday, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance Arthur Morgan said that Government inaction to help ordinary people stands in stark contrast to the series of bank bailouts they have embarked upon… Read more

Gildernew welcomes Flooding Taskforce Report Publication

Speaking today at the Fermanagh County Show, Sinn Féin MP for Fermanagh South Tyrone and Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Michelle Gildernew welcomed the long awaited publishing of the Flooding Taskforce Report by the Office of the First and the deputy First Minister. Read more

Thoughts are with the families of Castlerock dead - Leonard

Sinn Féin East Derry MLA Billy Leonard has sent his deepest sympathies to the families of the two young men found dead at a holiday apartment in Castlerock. Read more

Comhghairdeas do Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin - Martina Anderson MLA

Martina Anderson MLA (Foyle) has extended Comhghairdeas do Cultúrlann Uí Chanáin, the Irish language educational facility on Great James Street, on its nomination in the World Building of the Year architectural awards. Read more

Protest at Leinster House to mark latest unemployment figures

Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD will respond to the latest live register figures at a protest outside Leinster House tomorrow. Read more

Ó Snodaigh welcomes Smithfield heroin seizure

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson and Dublin South Central TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has welcomed the seizure of nearly half a million Euro’s of heroin in Smithfield. Read more

Figures highlight lack of job creation policy – Morgan

Speaking today after the release of the seasonally adjusted Live Register figures for July showed an increase of 8,500, Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Arthur Morgan has said that the prognosis for economic recovery was dire, with no concrete job creation strategy on the horizon. Read more

Sinn Féin Welcome Education Ministers Committment to Capital Build Projects

Sinn Féin Education Spokesperson John O’Dowd has welcomed the announcement by Education Minister Caitriona Ruane that she has secured another £13 million for new school builds. Read more

Maskey slams those behind Milltown Republican plot attack

West Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Paul Maskey has spoken of his and the wider community’s outrage after the Republican plot in Milltown was desecrated last night. Read more

Trinity Hurlers head for Stormont Poc Fada

One of the highlights of this weekends Poc ar an Chnoc on the Stormont estate will be the celebrity Poc Fada for the Edward Carson Trophy. Read more

Young handlers make Fermanagh proud - de Brún

Bairbre de Brún MEP praised the exhibitors at this year’s Fermanagh County Show and especially the young handlers who have ‘made Fermanagh proud’. Read more

Anderson comments following prison death

Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has called for a full review after the death of a 19 year old man in custody in Hydebank Young offenders. Read more

Sinn Féin to hold State-wide demonstrations in response to local unemployment figures

Sinn Féin activists are holding a day of action across the state tomorrow as local unemployment figures are published. Read more

Sinn Féin holding State-wide demonstrations in response to local unemployment figures

Sinn Féin activists are holding a day of action across the state today as local unemployment figures are published. Protests and pickets will take place across the state at TDs and Minister’s constituency offices, at town centres and at airports and ports. Read more

Dempsey should be made to pay the money back – Doherty

Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty has condemned the Transport Minister Noel Dempsey for using the Government jet and a chauffeur driven Ministerial car to get to the MacGill Summer School in Donegal last month. Read more

Tallaght dole queue grows by more than 500 in July

Sinn Féin Councillor Seán Crowe has called on the Government to produce a specific plan to tackle unemployment black-spots after Tallaght’s unemployment figure jumped by more than 500 in July to 11,169. Read more

McGuinness calls for mass mobilisation for National Hunger Strike Commemoration

Speaking as the Sinn Féin Ard Comhairle met in Dublin this morning Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness called on party members and supporters and the wider Republican community to turn out in huge numbers for the annual Hunger Strike Commemoration which takes place in Bellaghy, County Derry next Sunday, 15th… Read more

Call for extra Garda resources for Tallaght after four stabbings in Kiltalawn last night

Sinn Féin Councillor Seán Crowe has called for extra Garda resources to be deployed in the Tallaght area after four people were stabbed in Kiltalawn last night. Read more

Adams praises Feile an Phobail

Sinn Féin President and West Belfast MP Gerry Adams has praised all of those involved in Feile an Phobail as the festival draws to a close. Read more

Adams - dialogue with armed groupings

Commenting on Sinn Féin efforts to engage in dialogue with the with the political representatives of those linked to armed republican factions Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams said: Read more

New Electricity Levy will punish families and cost jobs – Ferris

Sinn Féin’s Energy spokesperson Martin Ferris TD has said that the government’s plans to introduce a new levy which will push electricity prices up by 5% will punish already struggling families and will hit businesses who are already struggling to deal with crippling costs. Read more

Ardoyne feeder parade should not be taking place – Kelly

Commenting on the decision by the Parades Commission to allow an Apprentice Boys feeder parade to pass Ardoyne North Belfast MLA Gerry Kelly said; Read more

Bomb attack on civilian worker slammed - Molloy

Sinn Féin MLA for Mid Ulster Francie Molloy has slammed those behind a car bomb attack on a civilian worker at the Cookstown PSNI station. Read more

Bomb attack on civilian worker slammed - Molloy

Sinn Féin MLA for Mid Ulster Francie Molloy has slammed those behind a car bomb attack on a civilian worker at the Cookstown PSNI station. Read more

Zombie Banks won’t restore financial credibility-Morgan

Speaking today after the European Commission granted approval for an emergency recapitalisation of over €10 billion for Anglo Irish Bank, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance Arthur Morgan has said that the Government is delusional to believe that pumping endless amounts of money into a zombie bank will restore financial credibility.… Read more

Welcome for resumption of prison dialogue

Sinn Féin Assembly member for North Belfast Caral NíChuilin has welcomed the news that talks between the Prison Administration and the prisoners in Roe House have resumed. Read more

Minister Smith living in fantasy land on electricity levy – Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin Dáil leader and Cavan-Monaghan TD Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has said that Agriculture Minister Brendan Smith is living in “fantasy land” after his defence of the new energy levy which will increase electricity prices by 5%. Deputy Ó Caoláin described the levy as “a recipe for more hardship and… Read more

Two-tier system still killing patients – Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has said that the two-tier hospital system is still killing patients, three years after the death of Susie Long, with more than 1,000 people waiting for more than three months for a colonoscopy. Read more

Welcome for OFM/dFM announcement on Parades Bill

Sinn Féin Assembly member Gerry Kelly has welcomed the announcement by the First Minister and deputy First Minister that following the consultation on the Parades Bill a number of changes have been made to ensure that the primary purpose of the legislation – dealing with Loyal Order parades is guaranteed. Read more

Sinn Féin comment on City Airport inquiry

East Belfast Sinn Fein representative Niall Ó Donnghaile and South Belfast MLA Alex Maskey have welcomed yesterday’s stand taken by the Planning Appeals Commission which has halted the public inquiry into the proposed runway extension at George Best Belfast City Airport. Read more

MP condemns Orange Hall attack

Sinn Féin MP for Mid-Ulster Martin McGuinness has branded those responsible for an overnight arson attack on an Orange Hall in Pomeroy as ‘motivated solely by sectarian bigotry’ Read more

Lenadoon attack highlights once again the dangers of knife crime -Cllr O’Neill

Sinn Féin Councillor for West Belfast Gerard O’Neill has stated that the latest knife attack, which occured in the Lenadoon area of West Belfast, highlights once again the dangers of knife crime and of taking weapons such as this onto the street. Read more

Sinn Féin launches proposal to enable the young unemployed to become entrepreneurs

Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD and Dublin Councillor Seán Crowe today launched a set of proposals aimed at making self employment a realistic option for young people. Read more

Welcome for resolution to prison protest - Ní Chuilín

Sinn Féin Assembly member Caral NíChuilin has welcomed the ending of the protest in Roe House this evening after a deal was worked out between the Prison Administration and the prisoners. Read more

Murphy welcomes publication of HET findings into Majella O'Hare murder

Sinn Féin MP Conor Murphy has welcomed the news that the Historical Enquiries Team has issued its preliminary findings into the murder of school girl Majella O’Hare in 1976 by members of a joint British army patrol of Royal Marine Commando and Parachute Regiment. Read more

O’Toole launches Dial to Stop Drug Dealing in Dublin North East

Sinn Féin Councillor Larry O’Toole today launched the National Dial to Stop Drug Dealing free phone line in Dublin North East. Read more

New rules for homeowners welcomed - Morgan

Speaking today after the publication of a new mortgage code by the Financial Regulator, Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Finance Arthur Morgan said there is an inherent danger that some homeowners will fall between the cracks and risk losing their family home. Read more

John O’Dowd MLA lambasts those who left explosive device in residential area.

Sinn Féin’s Upper Bann Assembly Member John O’Dowd has lambasted those who left a viable explosive device in the middle of a residential area. Read more

Martin McGuinness Speaking at Hunger Strike Commemoration - Bellaghy Sunday 15th August 2010

I want to take this opportunity to extend a huge welcome to you all, it is a great honour and privilege for me to address you here at what is always a hugely important, significant and emotional event for us all. Read more

Government must act to prevent electricity suppliers from cutting off struggling households

Sinn Féin spokesperson on social protection, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, has called on the Government to prevent electricity suppliers from cutting off customers who are struggling to pay their bills. The Dublin South Central TD was responding to the fact that 30 homes a day are being disconnected from their… Read more

SF will oppose Ritchie plans for Special Branch Mark 2

Sinn Fein spokesperson on policing issues Alex Maskey has said that his party would actively oppose SDLP leader Margaret Ritchie’s plan for a Special Branch Mark 2 to operate within the PSNI. Read more

Public patients suffer from HSE cuts and consultants privateering–Ó Caoláin

Commenting on the row between hospital consultants and the HSE over the amount of private work being carried out by consultants, Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin said the dispute showed the “folly, unfairness and dysfunction” of the two-tier public-private system and called for all consultants paid… Read more

Protest planned for Israeli function at international soccer match

Wicklow Sinn Féin Councillors John Brady and Rossa Murray have announced that they will attend a function organised by the Israeli Embassy wearing Palestinian International Soccer shirts to highlight Israel’s hypocrisy in supporting international soccer while denying the right of Palestine to play international matches. Read more

Major hike in bread and cereal prices-O Snodaigh

Sinn Fein spokesman on social protection Aengus O Snodaigh T.D. has demanded that the government act now to protect low and middle income earners who are facing a major hike in bread prices along with escalating electricity prices. Read more

DRD Ministers Prompt Action Commended

Commenting on the suspension of the DRD Permanent Secretary Paul Priestly Sinn Féin Assembly member Paul Maskey said: Read more

SF delegation to visit Maghaberry

A Sinn Féin delegation will visit the prisoners in Roe House in Maghaberry tomorrow afternoon. The delegation with include Caral Ní Chuilin and Raymond McCartney. Read more

Doherty congratulates Leaving Cert students

Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Education Senator Pearse Doherty has today congratulated Leaving Cert students upon receiving their results. Senator Doherty said the time has come to reflect on how relevant the Leaving Cert is to today and to make progressive changes. Read more

Sinn Féin welcome College announcement for Springvale.

Sinn Féin MLA for West Belfast and member of the Education and Learning Committee at Stormont has welcomed the announcement that a £15million campus is to be built by Belfast Metropolitan College at the Springvale site in West Belfast. Read more

Adams welcomes Springvale College plan

West Belfast MP Gerry Adams MLA has welcomed today’s announcement on the development of the Springvale site by Belfast Metropolitan Colleges. Read more

Government must break ESB's inflexible approach to struggling customers – Ó Snodaigh

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Social Protection Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has condemned the ESB for cutting off the electricity supply of more than 900 people a month. Read more

Crowe welcomes news of integrated transport ticket

Dublin Sinn Féin Councillor Sean Crowe, a board Member of South Dublin Tourism, has welcomed the news that the introduction of an integrated transport ticket is soon to become a reality. Read more

Sinn Féin Councillor Seán Crowe Addresses Integration Conference

Sinn Féin Councillor Seán Crowe addressed the 2nd annual Manyu Elements, Cultural and Developmental Association Conference in Ballymount last Saturday, 14th August. The theme of this year’s conference was An Integrated Ireland for the 21st Century. Read more

Bank of Scotland closure a harsh blow for staff – Morgan

Speaking today after the announcement by Bank of Scotland (Ireland) that it is to shut down, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance Arthur Morgan said the news will be a devastating blow for the 830 staff currently employed by the bank. Read more

SF delegation meet Maghaberry prisoners

A Sinn Féin delegation today met with prisoners in Roe House in Maghaberry following the end of the recent protest in the prison. The delegation which met with the prisoners included Caral NíChuilin and Raymond McCartney. Read more

Questions for SDLP over NI Water stance

Speaking today in advance of tomorrows meeting of the DRD committee, Sinn Féin Assembly member Billy Leonard said it was time for the political parties and the SDLP in particular to state clearly whether they stand with the Minister in exposing and tackling the failures at NI Water or are… Read more

Ó Snodaigh warns against social welfare cuts for CE scheme participants

Sinn Féin Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has written to Minister Eamon Ó Ciúv and urged him to reconsider plans to remove social welfare benefits for single parents and disabled people who are participating in Community Employment (CE) schemes. Read more

"Journalist's phone should be handed back immediately" McCartney

Sinn Féin Justice Committee Member, Raymond McCartney MLA (Foyle) has called on the PSNI to return the mobile phone belonging to Journalist Eamon MacDermott immediately. Read more

Diary Notice: Details of annual Sinn Féin pre-Dáil Think-in meeting

Sinn Féin’s annual pre-Dáil Think-in meeting will take place on Monday 20 September in the Gresham Hotel. Read more

Beer matt to be launched in support of Sinn Féin job creation proposals

Dublin Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh will tomorrow launch his party’s job creation proposals, including a plan to create 40,000 jobs for the young unemployed, before tomorrow’s All Ireland Football Semi Final between Dublin and Cork. Read more

Sinn Féin job creation proposals launched at All Ireland semi final

Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh launched his party’s proposals for creating and retaining jobs ahead of the All Ireland Football semi final between Dublin and Cork today. Read more

Education Minister shocked by teenager's death at GAA game

Education Minister Caitríona Ruane has expressed her shock at the news of the sudden death of 16 year-old Patrick Dinsmore at the weekend. Read more

Anderson To host European delegation in Derry

A leading delegation from the Special European Union Programmes Body (SEUPB) will be in Derry tomorrow August 24th to discuss funding for the community and voluntary sector, Foyle Sinn Féin MLA Martina Anderson has said. Read more

Fianna Fáil/Fine Gael Coalition a natural marriage of right wing politics – Ó Snodaigh

Reacting to media speculation that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael have been in discussions on a possible coalition Sinn Féin’s Aengus Ó Snodaigh has said such an arrangement would be a natural marriage of two right wing party’s with very little policy differences. Read more

Cowen must demand Callely’s resignation – Ó Caoláin

Speaking as the Seanad Members’ Interests Committee met today to deal with complaints made against Ivor Callely Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin called on Taoiseach Brian Cowen to save the committee a job and demand the immediate resignation of Senator Callely. Read more

Headshops Legislation won’t keep up with production of new substances – Ó Snodaigh

Speaking this afternoon as the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010 came into operation as new legislation, Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Justice Aengus Ó Snodaigh described the new provisions as simply too short-sighted. Read more

McKay comments following meeting with PSNI on Rasharkin Parade

Sinn Féin MLA for north Antrim Daithí McKay, following a meeting with senior PSNI personnel regarding their operation in Rasharkin last week said; Read more

Education Minister congratulates GCSE students

Education Minister, Caitríona Ruane today congratulated young people on this year’s GCSE results. Read more

Ferris slams new vehicle tax proposal

The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on the Environment and Local Government Martin Ferris TD has slammed a proposal from Minister John Gormley to impose a new tax on the owners of commercial vehicles. The tax would penalise licence holders who use commercially registered vehicles for purposes other than work. Read more

Sinn Féin comment following publication of Claudy Report

Speaking after the publication of the Police Ombudsman report into the Claudy bombing, Sinn Féin spokesperson on truth, Francie Molloy said: Read more

Where does the splurge on Anglo Irish end? – Morgan

Reacting to the confirmation that the National Asset Management Agency (NAMA) has completed the transfer of the second tranche of loans from Anglo Irish Bank at a discount of 61.9%, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance Arthur Morgan has questioned where the splurge on Anglo Irish will end as spiralling discounts… Read more

Government Forcing Low Income Families to pay more in mortgage protect insurance – Carthy

Monaghan County Councillor, Matt Carthy, has accused the government of forcing lower income families to pay more in Mortgage Protection Insurance than others. Families and individuals who avail of local authority house purchase loans for social and affordable housing are compelled to be participate in the ‘Local Authority Mortgage Protection… Read more

Gilmore must rule out introduction of Fine Gael’s Graduate Tax

Dublin Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has called on Labour leader Eamon Gilmore to rule out the introduction of a Graduate Tax for students as proposed by Fine Gael. Read more

Ramsey slams Woodburn pipe bomb attack

Sinn Féin MLA for West Belfast Sue Ramsey has stated that those behind a pipe bomb attack on Woodburn PSNI station continue to endanger the local community. However Ms Ramsey emphasised that work to transform this station must continue and that such attacks cannot be used to stall the wishes… Read more

Call for support for protest at Israeli pre match function

Wicklow Sinn Féin Councillors John Brady and Rossa Murray have called for support for a protest due to take place at an event organised by the Israeli Embassy tomorrow ahead of an International Ladies Soccer match between Ireland and Israel. Read more

Credit downgrading undermines Government banking policy – Morgan

Speaking today after credit agency Standard and Poor’s downgraded Ireland's government credit ratings, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance Arthur Morgan said that this further downgrade undermined the Government’s banking policy and called on the Government to wind down Anglo Irish bank. Read more

Examination of Figures in Audit office Report Show Unacceptable School Under-spend not Only Reduced but Stopped!

Sinn Féin Education spokesperson John O’ Dowd has said: Read more

MASKEY COMMENDS NORTH BELFAST BOXER ON OLYMPIC GOLD MEDAL

North Belfast Sinn Féin Councillor Conor Maskey has commended the achievement this morning of boxer Ryan Burnett on winning a Gold Medal in the Youth Olympics in Singapore. Read more

Disappointment expressed as Tallaght is rated litter black-spot

Sinn Féin Councillor for Dublin Southwest Seán Crowe has expressed his disappointment at Tallaght’s rating as a litter black-spot in the recent IBAL (Irish Business Against Litter) survey. Read more

Reclaim the City Festival launched in Dublin

Speaking at the launch of the ‘Reclaim the City Festival’ which is organised by the Right to Work Campaign, Sinn Féin’s Kathryn Reilly said it is time for young people to “stake our claim on a fairer, equal Ireland – one that prioritises investment, stimulus, job creation and public welfare.” Read more

Cowen must demand Callely’s resignation from Seanad - Ó Caoláin

Speaking this afternoon in response to Senator Ivar Callely’s resignation from the Fianna Fáil party, Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin said that his resignation from the party did not go far enough and called on the Taoiseach to demand his resignation from the Seanad. Read more

Parades Commission’s overturn of determination completely unacceptable – Ó Donnghaile

Sinn Féin representative for east Belfast Niall Ó Donnghaile has branded the decision by the Parades Commission to overturn their initial determination on Saturday’s Black Preceptory Parade as ‘completely unacceptable’. Read more

"12 month ban on new 'Legal Highs' should be implemented here" Sinn Féin

Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson, Michelle O'Neill MLA (Mid-Ulster) has welcomed an announcement by the British Home Office that any newly developed 'legal highs' will be temporarily banned for 12 months and called for a similar ban to be implemented here. Read more

Support first ever Foyle Pride parade –Martina Anderson MLA

Sinn Féin Human Rights and Equality spokesperson Martina Anderson MLA has urged people in Derry to support the Foyle Pride 2010 Parade which will take place on Saturday (August 28th) Read more

Sinn Féin Councillor responds to Israeli spin doctors

Wicklow Sinn Féin Councillor John Brady has congratulated all those who protested at an Israeli Embassy function in Bray last night for highlighting the ongoing human rights abuses by Israel. Read more

Delays in Donaldson Inquest unacceptable and inexcusable - Adams

Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has said that the continued opposition of An Garda to the commencement of an inquest into the killing of Denis Donaldson in April 2006 is “unacceptable and inexcusable”. Read more

Sectarian Campaign Against GAA Clubs Escalates

Commenting after an overnight attack on a GAA Club in Killyman, Sinn Féin Assembly member for Mid-Ulster Francie Molloy said: Read more

Dialogue the only way to resolve issue of contentious parades – Ní Chuilín

Sinn Féin north Belfast MLA Carál Ní Chuilín has slammed the decision by the High Court in Belfast to rejected a judicial review taken by CARA Residents Group into the Parades Commission’s move to allow a contraversial Loyalist Band, with close associations to the UVF to pass Ardoyne, Mountainview and… Read more

There is an alternative to savage cuts and mass unemployment – Ellis

Speaking at the ‘Reclaim the City’ rally in Dublin today, organised by the Right to Work Campaign, Sinn Féin Councillor Dessie Ellis said Fianna Fáil cannot claim any economic competence when they are complacently presiding over increasing unemployment. Read more

Tax loopholes remain open while public services and social welfare are cut – Morgan

Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Arthur Morgan has said news today that nearly 4,000 people who earned over €100,000 last year paid no tax on their income will be like a kick in the teeth to the thousands who lost their jobs last year. Read more

Ó Donnghaile comments after morning parade passes Short Strand

Sinn Féin representative for east Belfast Niall Ó Donnghaile has said he is ‘thankful’ there were no incidents at this morning’s Black Preceptory feeder parade but has again stressed that dialogue is ‘the only way forward’. Read more

Green Party policy change comes very late in the day – Morgan

Speaking in reaction to the news that the Green party have changed their official policy position in relation to Anglo Irish bank, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance Arthur Morgan said the Green party, as partners in Government, cannot shirk their share of the blame for the current crisis facing this… Read more

Maskey welcomes awarding of tender for 'Strategic study of the Holyland area'

South Belfast Sinn Féin MLA Alex Maskey has welcomed the news that the tender for the 'Strategic Study of the Holyland and wider University Area' has been awarded by Belfast City Council. Read more

South Down MLAs congratulate County side on reaching All-Ireland Final

Sinn Féin MLAs for south, Down Caitríona Ruane and Willie Clakre have both commened the County Down senior footballers and wished them all the best in their game against Cork in the All-Ireland Footballing Final. Read more

Ó Snodaigh helps launch Irish Ship to Gaza Campaign

Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh today helped launch a campaign to raise money for an Irish boat to take part in the next humanitarian aid flotilla to Gaza. Read more

DUP ‘lack credibility’ on cost cutting measures

Sinn Féin Minister Michelle Gildernew has said the DUP ‘lack credibility’ when it comes to proposing cost cutting measures for government. Ms Gildernew’s comments came after Sammy Wilson claimed to want to save money on Ministerial drivers. Read more

Westlink alerts cause disruption to local communities and hospitals

Sinn Féin MLA for West Belfast has slammed those behind a security alert on the Westlink which has closed of a main arterial route to Belfast and a main access to Belfast’s two main hospitals. Read more

Ó Snodaigh sets out Sinn Féin demands to off set back to school costs

Speaking as children across the state returned to school today Sinn Féin spokesperson for Social Protection Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD set out a number of key demands to off set the costs of back to school time for parents. Read more

Greens must now demand that the plug is pulled on Anglo – Morgan

Speaking today after Anglo Irish bank reported an €8.2billion loss for the first six months of 2010, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance Arthur Morgan said the Green Party, in line with their new policy, must demand that Fianna Fáil pull the plug on Anglo Irish Bank. If they do not… Read more

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