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Social welfare money being put into Anglo bondholders pockets – Doherty
Speaking today Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty has said the money saved through cuts to social welfare payments is being spent on a maturing bond in Anglo Irish Bank.
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael/Labour singing from same hymnsheet – Ó Caoláin
Sinn Fein Dail leader Caoimhghin O Caolain has said that the real choice in the General Election is between the economic alternative offered by Sinn Féin and the strategy now…
Ó Caolain responds to Lenihan attack on finance policy
Responding to an attack on his party's finance policies from Brian Lenihan today Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has said his party's policy is the only one that…
Sinn Féin would reverse Government cuts and introduce new Budget – Adams
Speaking in Dublin as the Finance Bill passed through the Oireachtas, Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams said Government cuts, which Fine Gael and Labour intended to implement would be deeply…
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Enda Kenny challenged on public services
February 20th, 2011 - Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD
Speaking from his Cavan/Monaghan constituency on the final Sunday of the General Election Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin said that a Fine Gael-led Government would devastate public services and he challenged Enda Kenny to spell out exactly how many front-line posts he would abolish.
Irish natural resources must benefit the people – Ó Broin 
February 19th, 2011
Speaking at the the launch of Sinn Fein's election proposals on natural resources, Dublin Mid West candidate Eoin Ó Broin said that strong measures are required to ensure that Irish natural resources are used for the benefit of the people. Among the proposals announced today is a commitment to renegotiate…
Labour talks tough on reform but fails to lead by example
February 19th, 2011 - West Belfast - Pat Sheehan
SINN FÉIN President Gerry Adams has described a statement by Labour leader Eamon Gilmore that in government he has no plans to cut TDs’ salaries as “unbelievable” when TDs have more security than most and are better paid than most.
Sinn Féin making a commitment to communities – Ó Snodaigh 
February 18th, 2011 - Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Communities Aengus Ó Snodaigh has today launched the party’s proposals for the development of the community and voluntary sector.
IMF diktat to Greece is forewarning of what is to come - Ferris
February 18th, 2011 - Martin Ferris TD
Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Marine and Natural resources, Martin Ferris has said that the order by IMF/EU officials to the Greek Government to sell off €50 billion in state assets provides a forewarning of what is to come down the road if the bailout is adhered to. The Greek PASOK…
Gerry Adams – If Labour is so opposed to FG policies why do they want to be in Government with them
February 18th, 2011 - West Belfast - Pat Sheehan
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams speaking on the campaign trail in Louth this morning said, “If Eamon Gilmore has so many problems with Fine Gael’s austerity measures and thinks their economic plan doesn’t add up then why on earth does he want to go into a Coalition Government with Fine…
Ó Snodaigh sets out Sinn Féin commitment to people with disabilities
February 17th, 2011 - Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Equality Aengus Ó Snodaigh today confirmed the party's commitment of support to people with disabilities and their families.
Make political system more inclusive and representative – Adams
February 17th, 2011 - West Belfast - Pat Sheehan
Speaking as Sinn Féin launched political reform proposals Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams said for Sinn Féin the most important reform needed is to empower and uphold the rights of citizens.
TG4 ag cur teorainn leis an daonlathas
February 16th, 2011
‘Buille i gcoinne an daonlathais’, a thug iarrthóir Shinn Féin i nGaillimh Thiar, Trevor Ó Clochartaigh, ar chinneadh TG4 gan cuireadh a thabhairt ach do thriúr ceannaire chuig an díospóireacht teilifíse ar an stáisiún sin.
Sinn Féin launch Dublin job creation proposals
February 16th, 2011
Speaking this afternoon at the launch of Sinn Féin’s job creation proposals specifically for Dublin, Sinn Féin Councillor Seán Crowe said that he was proud to be launching the proposals in his constituency where he urgently wants his party’s proposals to take effect. Cllr Sean Crowe said that although Dubliners…