May 2007 archives for Press Releases
May 30, 2007
Make up of new government hangs in the balance
Sinn Féin TDs Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin, Arthur Morgan, Aengus Ó Snodaigh and Martin Ferris will meet in Dublin this afternoon to review the outcome of the election campaign and to begin preparations for the incoming Dáil, including the formation of a new government. This follows a meeting of the party Officer Board, TDs and Assembly group on Monday. View more
May 27, 2007
Sinn Féin will learn lessons from the election campaign and build for the future
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams speaking following the General Election thanked all those who voted for Sinn Féin and helped the party secure an increase of more than 20,000 votes. He said that the party would learn lessons from this campaign and build on the progress that was made in many constituencies. View more
May 22, 2007
Sinn Féin is ready to deliver in government
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams speaking at the party’s final press conference of the General Election campaign called on all those eligible to vote to come out on May 24th and give Sinn Féin the strongest possible mandate to deliver equality for all citizens. View more
May 22, 2007
HSE proposals to reduce staff in the health service by 1,000 would have huge implications for patient care
Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin commenting on reports on Newstalk this afternoon that the HSE are planning to remove up to 1,000 staff from the health service across the state said that if such a plan went ahead it would have huge implications for patient care. View more
May 22, 2007
Gerry Adams to go on walkabout in Dublin City Centre on final day of election campaign
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams will do a walkabout in the city centre tomorrow morning (Wednesday 23rd) begining at 11.30am at the corner of Parnell Street and Moore Street. View more
May 21, 2007
Sinn Féin seeks Constitutional guarantee on neutrality
Sinn Féin spokesperson on International Affairs Aengus Ó Snodaigh has said that Sinn Féin seeks to have neutrality enshrined in the Constitution, and that the party wants an immediate end to the use of Irish airports by US troops en route to Iraq or for illegal 'extraordinary rendition' flights. View more
May 21, 2007
Sinn Féin will increase Overseas Development Assistance to 1% of GNP by 2010
Sinn Féin Chairperson and general election candidate for Dublin Central Mary Lou McDonald said “The Government's decision to reduce Overseas Development Assistance commitment to just 0.5% by 2007 is unjustifiable, and constitutes 'a betrayal of the world's poorest people'. In Government Sinn Féin would incrementally increase this to 1% of GNP by 2010. The party intends to make the reduction of poverty and inequality key goals of Irish development policy.’ View more
May 21, 2007
All new hospital consultant posts should be public only
Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD speaking as the Irish Hospital Consultants Association begin industrial action said: ‘Sinn Féin supports the introduction of a new contract to ensure that all new hospital consultant posts are public only.” View more
May 21, 2007
Sinn Féin calls on German Authorities to drop Extradition Demand
Mid-Ulster MP Martin McGuinness has today called on the German Authorities to drop their extradition proceedings against Tyrone woman Roisin McAliskey. Mr McGuinness's remarks came after her arrest early this morning after a demand from German Prosecutors. View more
May 21, 2007
Sinn Féin - final election press conference
Sinn Féin will hold it's final press conference of the General Election campaign tomorrow, Tuesday 22nd, at 11am in Cassidy's Hotel on Parnell Square. View more
May 21, 2007
Job creation and balanced regional development are key priorities for Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams on the campaign trail in Sligo this afternoon said “Job creation and balanced regional development are key priorities for Sinn Féin and in government, north and south we will implement innovative policies to ensure future economic growth right across the island.” View more
May 21, 2007
Gerry Adams uses the internet to make a direct appeal to young people to come and vote on May 24th
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams tonight will make a direct appeal to those eligible to vote for the first time and others who have not used their vote in the past, and those who are thinking of not voting at all to come out on May 24th and make a choice. Mr. Adams will issue his appeal through the internet on bebo, YouTube and MySpace, Rock the Vote and on the party’s election website www.sinnfeingeneralelection.com View more
May 20, 2007
Sinn Fein sets out a Charter for Senior Citizens Rights 
Dublin MEP and and Sinn Féin general election candidate for Dublin central, Mary Lou McDonald, has called for an Ombudsman for Older people. View more
May 20, 2007
Enshrining neutrality in the Constitution to top agenda at SF international affair's event
Sinn Féin will set out it's policies in relation to neutrality and international affairs at a press conference in the party's Head Office, 44 Parnell Square in Dublin tomorrow, Monday 21st at 11am. Attending the press conference will be Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald and spokesperson on International Affairs Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD. View more
May 20, 2007
Maskey challenges Rejectionist MEP on Policing comments
Responding to remarks by rejectionist MEP Jim Alistair Alex Maskey said: "Sinn Féin will not take lectures on anything let alone Policing from an individual like Jim Alistair." View more
May 20, 2007
Proposed HSE cuts will devastate coronary care in North East - Ó Caoláin
The proposed major cuts to services in Monaghan General Hospital, revealed in a document obtained last week by Sinn Féin, will devastate coronary care in the North East region, according to Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin. View more
May 19, 2007
Sinn Féin would pursue vigorous legal and diplomatic campaign to close Sellafield
Sinn Féin TD Arthur Morgan has said that in government Sinn Féin would pursue a vigorous legal and diplomatic campaign to close the Sellafield nuclear plant in Britain. Cancer rates in Louth are running at an alarming rate – 20% above the state average. View more
May 19, 2007
Sinn Féin would introduce legislation to stop sell off
Sinn Féin TD Aengus Ó Snodaigh has said that in government Sinn Féin would seek to have the controversial section of the M3 motorway diverted away from the Hill of Tara and for the introduction of legislation to stop the sale of important heritage items. Ó Snodaigh was speaking at a press conference which announced the party's proposals on the Environment and hertitage. View more
May 19, 2007
McElduff responds to DUP MP comments on Irish Language
Responding to remarks made by the DUP MP Gregory Campbell regarding the proposed Irish Language Act, Sin Féin Chairperson of the Culture, Arts and Leisure Committee Barry McElduff said: View more
May 19, 2007
All new hospital consultant posts should be public only
Sinn Féin Health Spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD speaking as the national council of the Irish Hospital Consultants Association met in relation to public-only contracts said: ‘Sinn Féin supports the introduction of a new contract to ensure that all new hospital consultant posts are public only.” View more
May 18, 2007
Sinn Féin launch major manifesto for the Irish language
Sinn Féin have launched their major manifesto for the Irish language todayat the Round Tower in Clondalkin, Dublin. Bairbre de Brún MEP, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD both attended the launch. Bairbre de Brún has just completed a tour of Gaeltacht areas in Meath, Waterford, Kerry, Galway, Mayo and Donegal. View more
May 18, 2007
Sinn Féin to set out proposals on the environment and heritage
Sinn Féin will launch proposals on the environment and heritage tomorrow, Saturday 19th at 11am at the party’s Head Office, 44 Parnell Square. Attending the press conference will be Arthur Morgan TD, Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD, Councillor Daithí Doolan and representative for Meath East Joanne Finnegan. View more
May 17, 2007
Sinn Féin in Government will demand British participation in joint summit on collusion - McDonald
Speaking on the 33rd anniversary of the Dublin Monaghan Bombings Sinn Fein MEP Mary Lou McDonald has reiterated her party’s call for an Irish British summit on collusion. View more
May 17, 2007
Adams backs suicide prevention campaign
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams has backed a campaign launched today by the Action on Suicide Alliance which calls on political parties to give a commitment to implement suicide prevention measures if elected to Government. View more
May 17, 2007
Sinn Féin - Delivering for Dublin
Speaking this morning from the Sinn Féin bookshop on 58 Parnell Square where the party launched its 5-point plan for Dublin and unvieled a massive 20 by 30 foot election banner, general election candidate and MEP for Dublin Mary Lou McDonald said Sinn Féin is well on track to significantly increase its number of TDs in Dublin. View more
May 16, 2007
Equality for all is at the heart of Sinn Féin’s agenda for government
Sinn Féin Finance Spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has said that in Government Sinn Féin will prioritise the provision of public services for all on the basis of equality. View more
May 16, 2007
Sinn Féin is the only real alternative in the General Election
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams speaking at the launch of the party’s manifesto in Dublin this morning said there is one only real alternative in this General Election – Sinn Féin. He said “Sinn Féin is ready for government after this election and our priorities are a strong and vibrant economy, strong public services and Irish re-unification.’ View more
May 16, 2007
Sinn Féin is committed to a strong and equal economy
Sinn Féin Chairperson and Dublin MEP, Mary Lou McDonald has said "Equality is at the heart of Sinn Féin’s agenda for government. Sinn Féin is committed to building a strong and sustainable economy and to using prosperity to create a fairer society and to eliminate poverty. View more
May 15, 2007
Balanced regional development and job creation are key priorities for Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin Enterprise spokesperson Arthur Morgan said that balanced regional development and job creation are key priorities for Sinn Féin. He said that the failure to invest in infrastructure and the roll out of broadband across the state has been an impediment to job creation in many counties, particularly in the West of Ireland and border counties. View more
May 15, 2007
Quality of life issues top agenda as Gerry Adams canvasses
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams is canvassing Dublin today with Joanne Spain in Mid West and Mary Lou McDonald in Dublin Central. Mr. Adams will be focusing on quality of life issues particularly education, childcare and transport. View more
May 15, 2007
Sinn Féin to launch General Election manifesto at event in Dublin
Sinn Féin will launch its manifesto for the General Election in Dublin at 11am tomorrow, Wednesday 16th May. View more
May 14, 2007
Dublin City Council dumpting human waste in County Wexford
Reacting to media reports in today's Sunday newspapers about the dumping of human waste by Dublin City Council on farmland in Co. Wexford, Sinn Fein general election candidate, Cllr. John Dwyer said "very serious issues of health and the lack of accountability need to be addressed in relation to the issue". View more
May 14, 2007
Tosaíochtaí Shinn Féin don Ghaeilge 2007-2012
Beidh Bairbre de Brún FPE, agus Ann-Marie Carroll Iarrthóir Shinn Féin do Ghaillimh Theas ag lansáil tosaíochtaí Shinn Féin don Ghaeilge 2007-2012 maidir leis an Ghaeilge i nGaillimh inniu. View more
May 14, 2007
Morgan reveals HSE plan to gut health services in North East as part of money saving operation
Sinn Féin TD for Louth Arthur Morgan has revealed the HSE plans for hospital re-configuration in the Northeast. Speaking today Deputy Morgan said the HSE plans, which he has in his posession, show that the loss of services at Louth Hospital is not about better services but part of a money saving operation. View more
May 14, 2007
Ó Caoláin slams proposals to rationalise acute hospital services in the North East
Speaking at a specially convened Sinn Féin Press Conference in Monaghan this morning, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin presented the media with copies of a document that they had received and which spells out in detail, including costings, staff reductions and timeframes, the HSE’s plans to rationalise the acute hospital services in the North East. View more
May 14, 2007
PSNI accused of heavy-handed and wrongful arrest
Ógra Shinn Féin has accused the PSNI of harassment of its members after an Ógra activist in Strabane was arrested late on Friday night. View more
May 14, 2007
Reckless auction politics are increasing public cynicism
Sinn Féin Dublin Central candidate Mary Lou McDonald MEP has criticised the establishment parties for engaging in deeply reckless auction politics and said that all it is doing is increasing public cynicism. View more
May 14, 2007
Anti-social behaviour, a scourge on communities — O’Toole
Sinn Féin general election candidate for Dublin North East, Councillor Larry O’Toole has said that a comprehensive strategy is needed to effectively combat the problem of anti-social behaviour which he said was a scourge afflicting communities across the country. He also said that the failure to adequaely protect communities meant that many decent, law-abiding people had lost faith in the policing and justice system. View more
May 14, 2007
Sinn Féin would appoint Minister of State to focus on drugs issue
Sinn Féin Justice Spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD has said that, in government, Sinn Féin would appoint a Minister of State to focus specifically on the drugs issue. He also called for systematic social investment and drug treatment services to tackle the dugs crisis which he said was a major contributory factor to anti-social crime which is now afflicting communities across the country. View more
May 13, 2007
Crowe calls on young people to exercise their right to vote
Sinn Féin TD for Dublin South West Sean Crowe said that ‘In government Sinn Féin would guarantee that all elections would be held on a weekend to maximise the turnout of young people and the party will lower the voting age to 16.' View more
May 13, 2007
Election '07 must prioritise youth issues - Ógra Shinn Féin
Speaking at the launch of Sinn Féin's youth manifesto this morning Ógra Shinn Féin national organiser Barry McColgan said suicide prevention, road safety, Irish Unity and tackling homelessness among young people are key priorities for Ógra Shinn Féin. McColgan went on to say that young people and the issues facing them must be prioritised in election 2007. Following the election Ógra Shinn Féin will be launching a major national road safety campaign aimed at young people. View more
May 13, 2007
Sinn Féin Ard Chomhairle Agree to take Up Policing Board Places
Sinn Fein spokesperson on Policing Alex Maskey today confirmed that his party would be taking its three places on the new Policing Board. The decision was made at a meeting of the party Ard Chomhairle in Dublin yesterday. View more
May 13, 2007
Gildernew - SF will bring equality into the heart of government, north and south
Sinn Féin MP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone Michelle Gildernew today spoke at the annual Sean MacDiarmada commemoration in Kiltyclogher County Leitrim before joining Sligo/North Leitrim candidate Sean MacManus on the General election campaign trail. View more
May 12, 2007
Sinn Féin leaders mark anniversaries of James Connolly and Francis Hughes
Sinn Féin leaders Gerry Adams, Martin McGuinness and Mary Lou McDonald this morning marked the anniversaries of the death on hunger strike of IRA Volunteer Francis Hughes and the execution of James Connolly, signatory of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic and a leading participant in the 1916 Easter Rising. View more
May 12, 2007
Martin McGuinness pays tribute to Francis Hughes
Sinn Féin MP for Mid-Ulster Martin McGuinness today sent his support and solidarity to the family of IRA Hunger Striker Francis Hughes on the 26th Anniversary of his death in Long Kesh. View more
May 12, 2007
Sinn Féin to launch it's youth manifesto
Sinn Féin will launch it's youth manifesto for the General Election at an event in the party's Head Office. View more
May 11, 2007
Tackling educational disadvantage is a key priority for Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin Education Spokeperson Seán Crowe TD speaking at the launch of the party’s manifesto to transform access to education and to promote lifelong learning said ‘In government Sinn Féin will prioritise tackling educational disadvantage.’ View more
May 11, 2007
Sinn Féin Education Minister Caítriona Ruane on campaign trail in Dublin
Sinn Féin Minister of Education in the northern Assembly Caítriona Ruane is on the campaign trail this evening (May 11th) where she will join general election candidate Cllr. Felix Gallagher in Dublin West. View more
May 11, 2007
Mitchel McLaughlin to Launch Sinn Féin Health Policy in Cork
Mitchel McLaughlin MLA will launch the Sinn Féin Health Policy in Cork tomorrow Saturday at 9 a.m. in the Imperial Hotel. He will be accompanied by the Cork General Election Candidates, Jonathan O Brien, Henry Cremin, Cionnaith Ó Súileabháin and Sandra McLellan. View more
May 11, 2007
Mitchel McLaughlin to Launch Sinn Féin Health Policy in Cork
Mitchel McLaughlin MLA will launch the Sinn Féin Health Policy in Cork tomorrow Saturday at 9 a.m. in the Imperial Hotel. He will be accompanied by the Cork General Election Candidates, Jonathan O Brien, Henry Cremin, Cionnaith Ó Súileabháin and Sandra McLellan. View more
May 11, 2007
Fianna Fáil attempting to fool electorate - Ó Caoláin
Sinn Féin Health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has accused Fianna Fáil of trying to fool the electorate in their bid to privatise the health services. View more
May 10, 2007
Sinn Féin seeks transformation of Health Services based on equality
Speaking at the launch of Sinn Féin’s Health proposals in Dublin this morning Sinn Fein Health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD said: “Health is the single biggest issue of concern to people in Ireland in 2007. Yet so far it has featured very little in this General Election campaign." View more
May 10, 2007
Ferris was under the limit
North Kerry Sinn Féin TD and general election candidate Martin Ferris has said that he is relieved that the results from his urine sample have come back negative. View more
May 10, 2007
Gerry Adams comments on Tony Blair’s resignation
Commenting after the British Prime Minister Tony Blair announced today his intention to step down by the end of June, Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams said “Sinn Féin want the next British Prime Minister to be the last with any jurisdiction in Ireland.” ENDS View more
May 10, 2007
Blair played a positive role in Irish Peace Process
Sinn Féin Mid Ulster MP Martin McGuinness commenting on the announcement from British Prime Minster Tony Blair that he will leave office shortly has said that many will recognise Mr Blair's positive contribution to the development of the Peace Process here. View more
May 9, 2007
Harney must intervene and withdraw HSE threat to nurses – Ó Caoláin
Sinn Féin Dáil leader and spokesperson on Health & Children, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD, has described as “outrageous” the threat from the HSE to deduct 13% from nurses’ salaries if they continue their work-to-rule beyond Thursday afternoon. View more
May 9, 2007
Sinn Féin is committed to a major government-led housing programme
Sinn Féin Environment spokesperson Arthur Morgan today launched proposals for a major government-led housing programme which he said Sinn Féin was committed to delivering in government. View more
May 9, 2007
Ellis backs Council guidelines to increase size of apartments in the city
Sinn Féin representative for Dublin North West Councillor Dessie Ellis has welcomed the guidelines issued by Dublin City Council in relation to increasing the size of apartments in the city by up to 25% and to reduce the number of one-bedroom units allowed in each development. Councillor Ellis said ‘Sinn Féin would go further by putting these guidelines into legislation.’ View more
May 9, 2007
De Brún ar chamchuairt Choirche Dhuibhne agus Uíbh Rathach
Tá Bairbre de Brún FPE agus Sinn Féin ag camchuairt thart ar ceantar Ciarraí inniú roimh an olltoghchán ar 24ú Bealtaine. View more
May 9, 2007
Gerry Adams on campaign trail in Dublin
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams is on the campaign trail in Dublin tomorrow (Thursday 10th) when he will join Sean Crowe TD in Dublin South West and Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD in Dublin South Central. View more
May 9, 2007
Sinn Féin to set out detailed proposals to deliver a strong public health service
Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin will set out details of the party's key commitments for the delivery of a strong public health service at a press conference at 11am tomorrow (10th May) at the party's Head Office, 44 Parnell Square, Dublin 1. View more
May 8, 2007
Adams - Today is a good day for Ireland
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams speaking at Stormont this morning said "Today is another significant landmark in the process of transforming life on this island. Today is a good day for Ireland. I want to thank and commend everyone who worked to achieve this." View more
May 8, 2007
Sinn Fein supports Older & Bolder Campaign
Sinn Féin’s Dublin South East candidate, Councillor Daithí Doolan attended this morning’s meeting organised by the Older & Bolder Campaign and commended all of those involved, particularly Age Action Ireland, Age & Opportunity, Irish Senior Citizens Parliament and the Senior Help Line. View more
May 8, 2007
Job creation and balanced regional development are key priorities for SF
Sinn Féin Enterprise spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD speaking following this morning’s comments from Fianna Fáil Minister said “Job creation and balanced regional development is a key priority for Sinn Féin and we have very innovative and far reaching policies to ensure future economic growth.” View more
May 8, 2007
McGuinness - goal is to provide a better future for all our people.
Deputy First Minister Martin McGuinness speaking from Stormont this morning said 'As joint heads of the Executive the First Minister and I pledge to do all in our power to ensure it makes a real difference to the lives of all our people by harnessing their skills through a first rate education system, caring for our sick in the best health service we can provide and building our economy through encouraging investment and improving our infrastructure.' View more
May 7, 2007
Sinn Féin is ready for government after this election
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams speaking in Dublin this morning at an event to announce the party’s 41 candidates for the General Election said “Sinn Féin is ready for government after this election.” View more
May 7, 2007
SF leadership in Stormont as Martin McGuinness and Ian Paisley lead power-sharing government
Sinn Féin leaders from across Ireland will come together in Stormont tomorrow as Martin McGuinness and Ian Paisley take up their positions at the head of the power-sharing government in the north. View more
May 6, 2007
A strong economy can deliver first class public services
Sinn Féin's Dáil leader and spokesperson on Finance, Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has said ’In government Sinn Féin would prioritise the provision of public services for all, on the basis of equality’, adding that ‘the economy should serve society, not the reverse'. View more
May 6, 2007
Wealth should be used to eliminate poverty and create fair society
Sinn Féin Chairperson Mary Lou McDonald MEP, has said ‘Equality is at the heart of Sinn Féin’s agenda for government. We believe that the wealth created by the economic success of the past number years in Ireland should be used to create a fairer society and to eliminate poverty.’ View more
May 6, 2007
Broadband shambles threatens competitiveness - Morgan
Sinn Féin Enterprise spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD has ”The government’s failure to invest in infrastructure and broadband roll out across the state has been a direct impediment to job creation in many counties and has ensured that manufacturing jobs lost in rural areas are not being replaced with new industry. View more
May 6, 2007
Ó Caoláin accuses McDowell of complete and utter cynicism
Sinn Féin Dáil leader Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD has accused the PD leader Michael McDowell of complete and utter cynicism. Deputy Ó Caoláin said he believed that the Taoiseach should make a public statement to clarify matters so that the election campaign could continue. View more
May 5, 2007
Women’s equality central to Sinn Féin’s vision for Ireland
Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald speaking at the launch of the party’s women’s manifesto said that if Sinn Féin is in government following the General Election and the nurses dispute is still unresolved we will insist that their demand for the 35 hour working week and fair pay is delivered. View more
May 5, 2007
Dublin republicans commemorate Bobby Sands anniversary
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams addressed a commemoration at the Garden of Remembrance in Dublin this morning to mark the 26th anniversary of the death of Bobby Sands. View more
May 5, 2007
Sinn Féin to set out far reaching proposals to deliver a strong and equal economy
Sinn Féin will launch its proposals to build a strong and equal economy tomorrow (Sunday 6th) at 11am in the party’s Head Office, 44 Parnell Square, Dublin 1. Attending the press conference will be party Finance Spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD, Enterprise spokesperson Arthur Morgan TD and Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald. View more
May 5, 2007
Sinn Féin begins election leadership tour of Donegal Gaeltacht areas
Bairbre de Brún and Sinn Féin have begun their Gaeltacht leadership tour in advance of the general election on 24th May. Sinn Féin is the only party which will be having such a dedicated Gaeltacht campaign. View more
May 4, 2007
McGuinness – All-Ireland Ministerial Council will see SF and DUP Ministers working side by side with incoming government in south
Deputy First Minister designate Martin McGuinness is in Dublin today to accompany the party’s Dublin City candidates as they hand in their nomination papers. Mr. McGuinness said that in the coming weeks Sinn Féin and DUP ministers in the north will be sitting down with Ministers in the new government in the south taking government decisions on the All-Ireland Ministerial Council. This is a hugely important development which will fundamentally change politics on this island.’ View more
May 4, 2007
Tús curtha le camchuairt Sinn Féin ar ceantracha gaeltachta don olltoghchán
Tá tús curtha ag Bairbre de Brún FPE agus ag Sinn Féin le camchuairt thart ar na ceantracha gaeltachta roimh an olltoghchán ar 24ú Bealtaine. Is í Sinn Féin an t-aon pháirtí amháin ata ag eagrú camchuairt den chineál sin dírithe ar na ceantracha gaeltachta ach go háirithe. View more
May 3, 2007
Sinn Féin - Delivering for Dublin
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams MP is in Dublin this morning to launch the party's campaign for the Capital. View more
May 3, 2007
Sinn Féin begins election leadership tour of Gaeltacht areas
Bairbre de Brún and Sinn Féín have begun their Gaeltacht leadership tour in advance of the general election on 24th May. View more
May 3, 2007
Martin McGuiness on campaign trail in Dublin today
Sinn Féin Deputy First Minister designate Martin McGuiness MP who was this morning meeting with the British Chancellor Gordon Brown in Edinburgh will join the election campaign in Dublin today. View more
May 3, 2007
Sinn Féin pledges full support for local hospitals in North East region
Sinn Féin has pledged its full commitment to the future of all five local hospitals across Counties Cavan, Louth, Meath and Monaghan. View more
May 3, 2007
Change in stamp duty will push up house prices – McDonald
Sinn Féin Dublin MEP Mary Lou McDonald speaking today at the launch of the party’s election campaign for the city said, “First time buyers are certainly in need of help but if stamp duty is changed in the current circumstances the only people who will benefit are property developers who will push prices up.” View more
May 2, 2007
Investment in public transport must be a real priority
Sinn Féin Transport spokesperson Sean Crowe speaking at the launch of the party’s transport proposals this morning said investment in public transport will be a priority for Sinn Féin in government. View more
May 2, 2007
Gallagher calls for a Luas line for Dublin West
Speaking at the launch of Sinn Féin’s transport proposals Sinn Féin Dublin West representative Felix Gallagher called for the construction of a Luas line from O'Connell Street through Blanchardstown, terminating at the site of the proposed 1,200 car Park & Ride facility at the new Dunboyne/Pace railway station. View more
May 2, 2007
Gerry Adams to launch Dublin election campaign
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams will be in Dublin tomorrow morning (Thursday 3rd) to launch the party's campaign for the capital. View more
May 2, 2007
Gerry Adams - nurses just demands should be met
Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams and Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin TD met management and staff in Cavan Hospital this afternoon. The Sinn Féin leaders re-stated the party's opposition to cutbacks at local hospitals across the border region. They also extended support for the demands from the nursing unions for a shorter working week and fair pay. View more
May 1, 2007
MRSA is a national scandal – Ó Caoláin
The continuing prevalence of MRSA in Irish hospitals is a national scandal, Sinn Féin Dáil leader and Health spokesperson Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin has stated. Commenting on new figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre which show the number of MRSA bloodstream infections reported by hospitals last year was only five less than the year before, Deputy Ó Caoláin said: View more
May 1, 2007
Equality to top agenda during Sinn Féin leadership tour of 29 constituencies
Sinn Féin Chairperson and candidate for Dublin Central Mary Lou McDonald and party candidate for Dublin Mid West Joanne Spain today announced details of a major constituency tour by the party's leadership which will see visits to 29 constituencies over the next six days. View more
