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Fine Gael cannot be trusted on Irish neutrality – Cllr Daithí Doolan

Daithí Doolan, Sinn Féin Leader on Dublin City Council and European election candidate for Dublin, has warned that Fine Gael cannot be trusted on Irish neutrality. Cllr Doolan said: “The Taoiseach’s comments last week about ending the triple lock within the lifetime of his government’s time in power has exposed yet again that Fine Gael […]

Development Levy Waiver has not made homes cheaper to buy – Eoin Ó Broin TD

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Housing, Eoin Ó Broin TD, has accused Taoiseach Simon Harris of misleading the public and that the government’s rates and development levy waiver has not made homes cheaper to buy. The comment was made as Simon Harris claimed that the waiving of development levies had made it cheaper to buy a […]

International conference on future of Moore Street key to shaping the potential of Dublin’s north inner-city – Senator Lynn Boylan

Sinn Féin Senator and European election candidate for Dublin, Lynn Boylan, has said that this week’s international conference on the future of Moore Street is crucial to reimagining the future of Dublin’s north inner-city and harnessing its potential. The conference, Preserving our Past, Rising to our Future, being held by Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald […]

We need real European pressure to end the slaughter of the Palestinian people – Senator Paul Gavan

Senator Paul Gavan has made a call on European countries to impose an arms embargo on Israel, end the special EU trade deal with Israel and pressurise the apartheid state to immediately call a halt to their genocide against the Palestinian people. Sinn Féin’s European Election candidate for Ireland South was leading the debate on […]

Serious Dublin Fire Brigade staffing and equipment concerns must be addressed – Cllr Daithí Doolan

Daithí Doolan, Sinn Féin Leader on Dublin City Council and European election candidate for Dublin, has said that Dublin Fire Brigade must address the serious staffing and equipment concerns raised by firefighters. Cllr Doolan was commenting following an Oireachtas briefing by the firefighters’ trade union representatives, SIPTU, facilitated by Sinn Féin TD Paul Donnelly, after […]
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Transparency and accountability crucial to restore confidence at University of Limerick – Maurice Quinlivan TD

Sinn Féin TD for Limerick City, Maurice Quinlivan, has said transparency and accountability are crucial to restore public confidence at the University of Limerick. His comments follow reports that the Garda Economic Crime Bureau is now examining issues relating to a controversial housing deal at the university. Speaking today, Teachta Quinlivan said: “It is crucial […]
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A full state apology to Stardust families must address systematic failure over 43 years – Mary Lou McDonald

Sinn Féin Leader Mary Lou McDonald, Senator Lynn Boylan and Dublin Bay North TD Denise Mitchell this morning met with the families of the Stardust tragedy.  They commended their bravely and resilience over the last forty three years to finally secure truth and justice for their loved ones. Ms. McDonald said “it is essential that […]

ICOB in danger of being becoming another failed government business support scheme – Louise O’Reilly TD

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade, and Employment, Louise O’Reilly TD, said the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) Scheme was in danger of becoming another failed business support scheme, like the TBESS scheme, unless government makes necessary changes. Teachta O’Reilly said: “Since its announcement the ICOB Scheme has been beset by delays, confusion, and incompetence. […]

Senator Boylan urges MEPs to vote to withdraw EU from the Energy Charter Treaty

Sinn Féin Climate Spokesperson on Climate Justice Senator Lynn Boylan welcomed next week’s vote by the European Parliament to withdraw from the Energy Charter Treaty. The parliament has the opportunity to give its consent to proceed with an EU withdrawal by voting on a recommendation from the Industry, Research, Energy, and International Trade committees advocating […]