Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald TD has again called on the Taoiseach and government to lift the dangerous recruitment embargo, which is stopping the HSE from hiring non-consultant doctors, physiotherapists, radiation therapists, dentists, cleaning and hygiene workers, and most grades across the entire health service. Teachta McDonald said that the dangerous recruitment embargo is […]

Sinn Féin MP John Finucane has said heartbroken families will continue to challenge the shameful Legacy Act at every turn and called on the British Government to repeal it.  Speaking at a demonstration in Belfast today, the North Belfast MP said:  “For years victims and families have raised their concerns time and again about the […]

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Housing, Eoin Ó Broin TD, has said that the government has no plan for a private rental sector that is spiralling out of control. His comments were made as the RTB published their Q4 2023 Rent Report showing new rents up 9% and existing rents up 6% in 2023. The RTB […]

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Agriculture, Claire Kerrane TD, has stated that the long-awaited support scheme for farmers and forestry landowners affected by ash dieback is a step in the right direction but that questions remain. The government has approved an action plan to provide additional supports to farmers and forestry owners with plantations impacted by […]

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Louise O’Reilly TD, said it is important that this May Day celebrates the advance of workers’ rights and all those who made huge sacrifices in labour struggles to better the conditions of workers. The Fingal TD said, however, that it was even more important that this International […]

Sinn Féin MP Órfhlaith Begley has said the community is ‘shocked and devastated’ to learn that two young people have lost their lives on the Doogary Road on the A5. The West Tyrone MP said: “The community is shocked and devastated to learn that another two young people have lost their lives on the A5 […]

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Finance, Pearse Doherty TD, has described the carbon tax hike on home heating fuels, which took effect today, as a blow to households that continue to struggle with high energy costs. Speaking this morning, Teachta Doherty said: “Workers and families continue to struggle with high energy costs and the broader cost […]

Limerick Sinn Féin TD, Maurice Quinlivan, has provided a cautious welcome to the announcement by the HSE that a support team is to be established at UHL to ease overcrowding.  However, he warned it must result in genuine and meaningful change for the people of Limerick and wider Midwest. Teachta Quinlivan said: “I welcome today’s […]

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice, Pa Daly TD, has said that the government need to get a grip of themselves, and must outline what ‘agreement’ is actually in place with the British government to return migrants to Britain. Deputy Daly was speaking after the Taoiseach today, incredibly, sought to deny that the Tánaiste and Minister […]