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Business case for increased respite for Cavan-Monaghan welcome – Pauline Tully TD

Sinn Féin TD for Cavan-Monaghan, Pauline Tully, has welcomed the news that a business case has been submitted to the HSE for increased respite in Steadfast House. The Sinn Féin spokesperson on Disability and Carers recently highlighted to the Minister for Disabilities the ease with which respite services for disabled adults in Cavan-Monaghan could be […]

Fianna Fáil are abandoning Irish neutrality – Chris MacManus MEP

Fianna Fáil are abandoning Irish neutrality – Chris MacManus MEP Sinn Féin MEP and candidate for Midlands Northwest in the European elections, Chris MacManus MEP has warned that Fianna Fáil are abandoning Irish neutrality.  Speaking from county Offaly, MEP MacManus said: “It is very clear that Fianna Fáil are abandoning Irish neutrality. On the international […]

Senator Lynn Boylan calls for urgent action to address tracking devices used by stalkers

Raising the matter with the Minister today, Lynn Boylan Sinn Féin EU candidate in Dublin expressed alarm at the lack of assurances from the Department of Justice on the threat of tracking devices. Senator Boylan said: “The lack of assurances from the minister was deeply concerning, particularly considering how easily available these devices are. In […]

‘Families will not give up on truth and justice for loved ones’ – Dillon

Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon has said tomorrow will represent a ‘day of great shame’ as the British government’s shameful Legacy Act becomes law. The Mid Ulster MLA said: “Tomorrow represents a day of great shame – a large number of inquests and hundreds of legacy investigations will be shut down by the British government […]

Sheehan welcomes half of one billion plan for special schools 

Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan has welcomed the announcement from the education minister of £500 million funding to prioritise building special educational needs facilities. The party’s education spokesperson said: “This is a positive announcement from the education minister to build and provide first-class special educational needs facilities.  “Our children with additional needs deserve to have […]

Mason welcomes planning green light for Knockevin Special School

Sinn Féin MLA Cathy Mason has welcomed the announcement from the education minister that planning for a new Knockevin Special School will begin immediately. The South Down MLA said: “It’s fantastic news that planning will begin for a new Knockevin Special School. “This will be transformational for children with special educational needs in Downpatrick and […]

Public support for cash shown in Government Consultation: MacManus

Public support for cash shown in Government Consultation: MacManus Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus has said the publication of the submissions made to the Government’s National Payments Strategy consultation shows that public support for cash is strong and must be protected in law. He said the government and EU must listen and that protecting the […]

Minister’s excuses for failures in Eating Disorder services are unacceptable – Mark Ward TD

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Mental Health, Mark Ward TD, has called for greater investment into eating disorder services. Information received by Deputy Ward stated that, between 2018 and 2022, 718 adults presented to the HSE with a primary diagnosis of an eating disorder, yet there only three specialist adult eating disorder beds in the country […]

‘Difficult day for McGavigan and McGreanary families’ – Delargy

Sinn Féin MLA Pádraig Delargy has said the decision not to prosecute former British soldiers for the killing of Annette McGavigan and William McGreanary is ‘deeply disappointing’ and extended solidarity to the families. The Foyle MLA said: “Today’s decision not to prosecute former British soldiers for the killing of Annette McGavigan and William McGreanary will […]