NI Politics

Adams Backs Falls Depot Workers

Sinn Féin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Sinn Féin west Belfast MP Gerry Adams and Paul Maskey MLA yesterday visited the Falls Bus Depot and met with shop stewards and workers....(read more)

Sinn Féin to hold Assembly members planning day

Sinn Féin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Sinn Féín Assembly members including Gerry Adams, Martin McGuinness and Mary Lou McDonald will be joined by senior party activists from across the six counties and colleagues from the Dail tomorrow for a planning day in advance of the resumption of the...(read more)

Older women have a vital role to play in our society -de Brún

Sinn Féin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Bairbre de Brún MEP has praised the European Parliament for passing a report calling for changes in the role of women in an ageing society and has said that must now be followed by strong action....(read more)

Ó Caoláin commends Bloody Sunday families and urges restoration of funding for Justice for the Forgotten

Sinn Féin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has commended the families of Derry’s Bloody Sunday victims for their steadfastness and welcomed their vindication in the Saville Report....(read more)

Government must make real commitment on World Suicide Prevention Day – Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

In a statement on the eve of World Suicide Prevention Day which falls on Friday, 10 September, Sinn Féin Health & Children spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD said:...(read more)

Adams concern at Maternity Proposal

Sinn Féin — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

West Belfast MP Gerry Adams has expressed his “concern” that the Minister for Health and the Belfast Health Trust are, without consultation, now proposing to build a new maternity unit on top of the new critical care building which falls far short of...(read more)

'Thousands sign petition demanding end to ESB’s exploitative practices' - Ellis

Sinn Féin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Speaking at a protest outside ESB headquarters today Dublin Sinn Féin Councillor Dessie Ellis called on the ESB to end its practice of cutting off customers who are making genuine efforts to pay their bills and to abolish the disconnection charge. Councillor...(read more)

McLaughlin slams those behind Crumlin alert.

Sinn Féin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Sinn Féin MLA for South Antrim Mitchell McLaughlin has stated that those responsible for leaving a device at the PSNI station in Crumlin, only yards from school and fire station, are as senseless as those who left a bomb at St Comgall's in Antrim...(read more)

Government signs up to worst possible option on Anglo Irish Bank – Morgan

Sinn Féin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Speaking today after the Minister for Finance unveiled plans to split Anglo into two banks, Sinn Fein Spokesperson on Finance Arthur Morgan said the Government has signed up to the worst possible option for the taxpayer without consulting members of the...(read more)

Give farmers a fair deal - de Brún

Sinn Féin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Bairbre de Brún MEP today voted to call on the European Commission to protect the rights of farmers against big supermarket retailers....(read more)

de Brún joins postal workers protest

Sinn Féin — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Sinn Feín MEP, Bairbre de Brún has today joined postal workers from a number of European countries who are protesting outside the European Parliament....(read more)

'EU must stop denying rights to same-sex couples'-De Brún

Sinn Féin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Bairbre de Brún MEP has criticised differences in the level of recognition of same sex couples across Europe. Differences within national law mean some member states do not recognise partnerships as the equivalent of marriage....(read more)

OECD report condemns Government’s record on Education – Doherty

Sinn Féin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Speaking in response to the publication of the OECD report, Education at a glance 2010, Sinn Féin Spokesperson on Education Senator Pearse Doherty has said that the report highlights what we already know – that this government is in no way serious about...(read more)

Visit the Sinn Féin stand at the National Ploughing Championships

Sinn Féin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Sinn Féin will again this year have a presence at the National and European Ploughing Championships. The three-day event takes place from 21-23 September outside Athy in County Kildare. The Sinn Féin stand is number 184 Row K. We look forward to seeing...(read more)

Taoiseach must reconvene Dáil immediately – Ó Caoláin

Sinn Féin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has today called on the Taoiseach to reconvene the Dáil immediately to address the banking crisis and the need for an effective strategy to tackle the jobs crisis....(read more)