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Ferris Accuses Government of Hypocrisy
The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Workers Rights Martin Ferris TD has accused the Government of hypocrisy over the different ways in which it treats people on social welfare and those…
Adams comments on Saville Report
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams was in Derry today for the publication of the Saville Inquiry in to Bloody Sunday. Commenting from Derry he said that the report put the…
HSE review welcome but Minister still has questions to answer on miscarriage misdiagnosis” – Ó Caoláin
Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has welcomed the Miscarriage Misdiagnosis Review announced today (Friday) by the Health Service Executive. However, he said Health Minister Mary Harney…
Sinn Féin will support stand- alone referendum - Morgan
Speaking during the joint Sinn Féin/Labour PMB on children’s rights tonight, Sinn Fein’s Arthur Morgan TD said that the party would support a stand alone referendum on children’s rights. He…
Sinn Féin Launch Manifesto
Speaking this morning at the Sinn Féin Westminster 2010 Manifesto Launch in Belfast party President Gerry Adams said:
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Bookmakers Sunday opening needs approval of employees - McCartney
September 2nd, 2010 - Foyle - Raymond McCartney
Sinn Féin Spokesperson, Raymond McCartney MLA (Foyle) responding to concerns expressed by employees of local bookmakers about proposed Sunday opening said:
Public meeting to be held in Rasharkin concerning loyalist parade
September 2nd, 2010 - North Antrim - Daithí McKay
A public meeting is to be held by residents in Rasharkin tomorrow (Thursday) night to discuss a loyalist band parade that was put through the village at 12 o’clock at night two weeks ago. Both the PSNI and the Parades Commission have been invited to speak at the meeting. North…
Ferris slams Fahey’s cynical attack on Employment Rights Agency
September 2nd, 2010 - Martin Ferris TD
The Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Workers Rights, Martin Ferris TD, has slammed what he has claimed is a cynical attack on the National Employment Rights Agency by Fianna Fáil TD Frank Fahey. The Galway West TD has called on the Government to cut funding for the NERA or that it…
McCann: HET Report into Damien Walsh murder raises number of serious questions
September 2nd, 2010 - West Belfast - Jennifer McCann
Sinn Féin west Belfast MLA Jennifer McCann has said that today’s revelation that the British Army stood by and watched as west Belfast teenager Damien Walsh was brutally murder by the UFF will not surprise the community in west Belfast.
Administrative error saw McDermott Brothers allowed to return to Donagh - Gildernew
September 2nd, 2010 - Fermanagh/South Tyrone - Michelle Gildernew MP
Sinn Féin MP for Fermanagh and south Tyrone Michelle Gildernew has said that the community in Donagh will be deeply shocked after it was revealed by Department of Justice Officials at today’s Justice Committee meeting, that an administrative error was responsible for seeing the return of the brothers to the…
Medical Negligence case ongoing for 27 years
September 1st, 2010 - Upper Bann - John O'Dowd
Sinn Féin MLA John O’ Dowd has expressed his deep concern at the lengthy delay in resolving some medical negligence cases, with one case ongoing for 27 years, and a total of 55 cases lasting over 15 years. The legal fees for these unresolved cases paid out by various Health…
Greens must bring Anglo Irish debate to a head at Cabinet meeting – Morgan
September 1st, 2010 - Arthur Morgan TD
Speaking ahead of today’s Cabinet meeting, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Finance Arthur Morgan has said that the Green Party must go into the meeting and demand that Anglo Irish Bank is wound up as quickly as possible.
Government focussed on a bank with no prospects as unemployment soars to 455,000 – Morgan
September 1st, 2010 - Arthur Morgan TD
Speaking today after the release of the seasonally adjusted Live Register figures for August showed an increase of 2,500 people, Sinn Féin Spokesperson for Enterprise, Trade and Innovation Arthur Morgan said this Government is more willing to create a culture of welfare dependency and emigration rather than investing in retaining…
ESB Public Service Levy outrageous in current climate – Ó Snodaigh
September 1st, 2010 - Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
Speaking at a protest at Leinster House today Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Social Protection Aengus Ó Snodaigh said the Government must instruct the ESB to stop disconnecting customers who are making genuine efforts to pay their bills and to get rid of the exploitative disconnection and call out charges.
Minister meets with Regional Development Committee
September 1st, 2010 - Newry/Armagh - Conor Murphy MP
Regional Development Minister Conor Murphy today met with the Regional Development Committee to update them on progress following the Independent Review Team’s (IRT) Report on procurement governance failures in NI Water.
HSE decision signals demise of Navan hospital
September 1st, 2010
Commenting on the decision to cease all emergency surgery at Our Lady’s Hospital Navan Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD said:
PPS needs immediate reform following Crossan re0offending….again.
September 1st, 2010 - West Belfast - Paul Maskey
Sinn Féin MLA for West Belfast has called for the PPS to be immediately reformed following, once again, the conviction of Patrick Crossan in court. Patrick Crossan was released in September of last year following his involvement in the murder of Harry Holland.
DUP ‘lack credibility’ on cost cutting measures
August 31st, 2010 - Fermanagh/South Tyrone - Michelle Gildernew MP
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.
Westlink alerts cause disruption to local communities and hospitals
August 31st, 2010 - West Belfast - Fra McCann
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.
Ó Snodaigh sets out Sinn Féin demands to off set back to school costs
August 31st, 2010 - Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
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.
Greens must now demand that the plug is pulled on Anglo – Morgan
August 31st, 2010 - Arthur Morgan TD
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…
O’Leary attempts at blackmail will only hurt workers – Ó Donnghaile
August 31st, 2010
Sinn Féin representative for east Belfast Niall Ó Donnghaile has slammed the move by Ryanair to pull their services from Belfast City Airport.
Work for dole proposal and admission of failure by the Government – Ó Snodaigh
August 31st, 2010 - Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Social Protection has described Minister Ó Cúiv’s proposals to make people work for the dole as an admission of failure on the part of the Government to create proper employment.
McLaughlin – “Incinerator should not be sited at Glenavy”
August 31st, 2010 - South Antrim - Mitchell McLaughlin
Sinn Féin MLA for South Antrim, Mitchel McLaughlin has criticised the decision by Environment Minister Edwin Poots to approve plans which will allow the controversial chicken litter incinerator to be developed at Glenavy.
BWG closure a devastating blow to the workers and Ballyshannon – Doherty
August 31st, 2010 - Senator Pearse Doherty
Reacting to the news that BWG Foods is set to close with a loss of some 20 jobs, Donegal Sinn Féin Senator Pearse Doherty described the news as “yet another devastating blow to the workers and to Ballyshannon”.
Poots incinerator decision ‘crazy’ – de Brún
August 31st, 2010 - Bairbre de Brún MEP - Six County
Bairbre de Brún MEP has slammed the decision by Minister Edwin Poots to approve the proposal for a Rose Energy incinerator at Glenavy as ‘crazy’.
Protest at Leinster House tomorrow as politicians discuss ESB disconnections
August 31st, 2010 - Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
Dublin Sinn Féin will hold a protest at Leinster House tomorrow as the Oireachtas Regulatory Affairs Committee meets to discuss the rise in ESB rates and their recent campaign of disconnections.
Green Party policy change comes very late in the day – Morgan
August 30th, 2010 - Arthur Morgan TD
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…
Maskey welcomes awarding of tender for 'Strategic study of the Holyland area'
August 30th, 2010 - South Belfast - Alex Maskey
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.
South Down MLAs congratulate County side on reaching All-Ireland Final
August 30th, 2010 - South Down - Willie Clarke - South Down - Caitríona Ruane
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.
Ó Snodaigh helps launch Irish Ship to Gaza Campaign
August 30th, 2010 - Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
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.
There is an alternative to savage cuts and mass unemployment – Ellis
August 28th, 2010 - Dublin 11 - Dessie 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.
Tax loopholes remain open while public services and social welfare are cut – Morgan
August 28th, 2010 - Arthur Morgan TD
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.
Ó Donnghaile comments after morning parade passes Short Strand
August 28th, 2010
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’.
Sectarian Campaign Against GAA Clubs Escalates
August 27th, 2010 - Mid Ulster - Francie Molloy
Commenting after an overnight attack on a GAA Club in Killyman, Sinn Féin Assembly member for Mid-Ulster Francie Molloy said:
