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TEN-T Regulation a missed opportunity for Western Rail Corridor – MEP MacManus
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus has welcomed the passing of the revised TEN-T Regulation in the European Parliament, which sees Galway Port and the Athenry-Claremorris section of the Western Rail Corridor added to the TEN-T Comprehensive Network. However, the Midlands Northwest representative said that the omission of the Claremorris-Collooney section of the rail line was […]
British government involvement in McKearney and Fox inquest ‘outrageous and disgraceful’ – Kelly
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly has strongly condemned the British government’s efforts to deny families truth and justice. Speaking as the inquest into the McKearney and Fox family killings in 1992 had to be stopped, the party’s legacy spokesperson said: “This attempt by the British government to deny the McKearney and Fox families any form […]
Another grim homeless record reached – Eoin Ó Broin TD and Cllr Daithí Doolan
Sinn Féin housing spokesperson Eoin Ó Broin has called for an emergency response to rising homelessness. His call was made as the Department of Housing’s monthly homeless report published today showed another increase in the number of people in emergency accommodation in March. Teachta Ó Broin said: “The March homeless report shows yet another grim […]
Kearney urges DAERA Minister to address the pressures on Lough Neagh’s fishing industry
Sinn Féin’s Declan Kearney has written to the DAERA Minister urging him to address the financial pressures which will potentially impact upon Lough Neagh’s commercial freshwater fishing industry again this season. The South Antrim MLA said: “During a recent Assembly sitting, I highlighted the serious financial pressures which had affected the Lough Neagh fishing industry in […]
Serious questions need to be answered about financial management at University of Limerick – Mairéad Farrell TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Further and Higher Education, Mairéad Farrell TD, said questions need to be answered, following a report in the Journal.ie that the HSE provided €21.6 million to a company owned by the University of Limerick. According to the Journal.ie, this payment was for assisting with the recruitment of administrative between January 2022 […]
Clear plan and timeline needed to deliver urgent and meaningful change at University Hospital Limerick – Maurice Quinlivan TD
Sinn Féin TD for Limerick City, Maurice Quinlivan, has said government must now outline a clear plan for when and how they will implement in full all recommendations of the coroner following the verdict of medical misadventure at the inquest into the death of Aoife Johnston.Teachta Quinlivan said: “I again extend my sincere and deepest […]
Change starts here in European elections – Senator Paul Gavan
Sinn Féin candidate for Ireland South for the European elections Senator Paul Gavan has today submitted his nomination papers. Paul Gavan said: “Today I was delighted to submit my nomination papers, to officially begin my campaign for the European election. “I know that people across Ireland South need change. Change starts here with the European […]
Pa Daly TD condemns attack on Gardaí
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice, Pa Daly TD, has today condemned the attack on Gardaí at a site in Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow. According to An Garda Síochána, members on duty came under attack at the site as workers entered to carry out lawful employment. Teachta Daly said: “I condemn this attack in the strongest terms. […]
My new Bill to recognise the art of comedy is ‘no joke’ – Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD
Sinn Féin spokesperson on Gaeilge, Gaeltacht, Arts and Culture, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, has submitted his latest piece of legislation to amend the Arts Act 2003 to ensure comedy and comedians are no longer excluded from Arts Council funding and support. His Arts (Recognition of Comedy) (Amendment) Bill 2024, which follows on from a public […]
