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# sinn-fein - Yesterday’s News
Eoin Ó'Broin: Now is the time for the Government to borrow and invest in public housing
Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin says the new government has already reneged on its promises in relation to housing.
# sinn-fein - Wednesday 8 July, 2020
Sinn Fein's Pearse Doherty accuses banks of ‘profiteering from pandemic’
Since March, nearly 80,000 mortgage-holders impacted by the pandemic have taken payment breaks.
# sinn-fein - Tuesday 7 July, 2020
Central Bank 'determined' to avoid 'tracker mortgage scandal Mark II' over Covid insurance payouts
Gabriel Makhlouf was addressing the Special Dáil Committee on Covid-19 this morning.
# sinn-fein - Monday 6 July, 2020
Sinn Féin suspends party activity in Dublin South-West following nomination of Holohan for mayor
Paddy Holohan was suspended from the party for five months for comments described as “offensive” on his podcast.
# sinn-fein - Sunday 5 July, 2020
US envoy praises Northern Ireland as it's 'done a really good job' of tackling Covid-19
Mick Mulvaney said that the Northern Irish parties had all worked well together.
# sinn-fein - Friday 3 July, 2020
NI party leaders to meet to discuss differences over Bobby Storey funeral
Michelle O’Neill was criticised after attending a service for the former IRA prisoner this week.
# sinn-fein - Thursday 2 July, 2020
Mary Lou McDonald says Michelle O’Neill does not need to stand aside over attendance at Bobby Storey funeral
Police are investigating potential breaches of lockdown rules at the funeral.
This is Sinn Féin's new front bench
Louise O’Reilly moving from the health brief is the biggest change to the party’s Dáil lineup.
# sinn-fein - Wednesday 1 July, 2020
'A friend of ours has passed away': Pearse Doherty defends attending Bobby Storey funeral
The Sinn Féin TD said he believes the senior republican’s funeral is now being politicised.
# sinn-fein - Tuesday 30 June, 2020
Mary Lou McDonald and Gerry Adams join crowds at funeral of senior republican Bobby Storey
Politicians in Northern Ireland criticised the large crowds who gathered for the funeral, despite pandemic restrictions.
# sinn-fein - Saturday 27 June, 2020
'The wrong decision': Eoin Ó Broin criticises decision to nominate Paddy Holohan for South Dublin Mayor
Holohan made what were described as “offensive” comments in his podcast earlier this year.
# sinn-fein - Friday 26 June, 2020
Sinn Féin 'not aware' recently reinstated councillor would be nominated for mayor
The party reinstated Paddy Holohan following a five-month suspension.
# sinn-fein - Wednesday 24 June, 2020
Mandate of Special Criminal Court renewed in Dáil vote as Sinn Féin abstains rather than rejects it for first time
Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan has announced a review of the Offences Against the State Act.
If government deal falls, FF would look to Independents and smaller parties, as the Sinn Féin question is asked again
Postal votes on the programme for government will be counted on Friday.
# sinn-fein - Tuesday 23 June, 2020
State should give €200 voucher to every adult in the country to boost domestic tourism, says Sinn Féin
The scheme would also see every child receiving a voucher worth €100.
# sinn-fein - Sunday 21 June, 2020
Senior republican Bobby Storey has died
The former Sinn Féin chairman was aged in his mid 60s and had been unwell for a period of time.
# sinn-fein - Monday 15 June, 2020
McDonald accuses FG and FF of 'clinging to each other' to stay in power
It comes as Leo Varadkar, Micheal Martin and Eamon Ryan signed an agreement to form a coalition.
# sinn-fein - Friday 12 June, 2020
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'Unless there is a magic wand, we could lose League of Ireland clubs forever'
Sinn Fein call for €2m rescue package from Government to save the League of Ireland.
# sinn-fein - Tuesday 2 June, 2020
DUP motion on abortion passed by Northern Ireland Assembly
The motion doesn’t impact or change Northern Ireland’s abortion legislation.
Sinn Féin to oppose DUP's motion against abortion in cases of non-fatal disabilities
The motion “rejects the imposition of abortion legislation which extends to all non-fatal disabilities, including Down’s syndrome”.
# sinn-fein - Tuesday 26 May, 2020
SIPTU calls on cleaning companies to honour 'agreed' 40 cent per hour pay increase
A new Employment Regulation Order for contract cleaners was delayed by the Covid-19 outbreak.
# sinn-fein - Wednesday 20 May, 2020
Overwhelming majority of Irish people expect austerity to return after the pandemic
Opposition parties and trade unions have made strong statements in recent weeks against possible public spending cuts.
# sinn-fein - Saturday 2 May, 2020
Fianna Fáil says the time has come to cancel the Leaving Cert
The party’s education spokesperson says the uncertainty is causing stress for students and parents.
# sinn-fein - Saturday 25 April, 2020
'My eye sockets ached': Mary Lou McDonald on her coronavirus experience
The party leader revealed on 14 April that she had been diagnosed with Covid-19.
# sinn-fein - Thursday 16 April, 2020
Doherty says Sinn Féin would be 'laughed at' if party produced same document as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil
Micheál Martin has defended the policy framework document.
# sinn-fein - Tuesday 14 April, 2020
Mary Lou McDonald confirms she has tested positive for Covid-19
McDonald developed post-viral pleurisy in her right lung over the weekend.
Poll: Would you back a Fine Gael/Fianna Fáil coalition government?
Leo Varadkar and Micheál Martin are due to meet today to discuss the framework document for government.
# sinn-fein - Saturday 11 April, 2020
Sinn Féin criticises NI health minister's 'unilateral' request for British army's help to battle coronavirus
Sinn Féin have accused Robin Swann of the UUP of “unilaterally” requesting the help of the British army without consulting the Stormont Executive first.
# sinn-fein - Sunday 29 March, 2020
Coronavirus measures bring surge in public support for Fine Gael, new opinion poll suggests
The poll comes as Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil are in talks to form a new government.
# sinn-fein - Wednesday 25 March, 2020
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael agree on the need to form stable government to help country after Covid-19 crisis
The two parties met for two hours of talks today.
# sinn-fein - Friday 13 March, 2020
The report into the cash-for-ash scandal is to be published today
The report will examine the role of DUP leader Arlene Foster, who presided over the department that introduced the RHI scheme.
# sinn-fein - Sunday 8 March, 2020
'Cash for ash': Everything you need to know about the scandal that collapsed Stormont
The DUP is expected to be criticised heavily when the RHI report is published on Friday.
# sinn-fein - Friday 6 March, 2020
Mcdonald says she will not travel to US for St Patrick's Day 'due to current circumstances'
McDonald said earlier this week that she was staying close to home after a case of Covid-19 was confirmed at her children’s school.
# sinn-fein - Thursday 5 March, 2020
'Tetchy' Fianna Fáil meeting as Micheál Martin told strategy of hammering SF is damaging the party
Martin said discussions take place next week but other parties must “come to the table”.
Paul Quinn’s parents left ‘hurt and humiliated’ after Conor Murphy told he has ‘nothing to apologise for’ at SF rally
Breege and Stephen Quinn are at Leinster House to meet a number of political parties this afternoon.
# sinn-fein - Tuesday 3 March, 2020
Mary Lou says letter to Leo is on the way after Taoiseach accused SF of snubbing talks offer
McDonald says she will return to the Dail on Thursday.
'People have gotten into a frenzy over it': Michelle O'Neill laughs off criticism of Sinn Féin rallies
O’Neill also spoke of the misogyny she has witnessed as a female politician and her dreams of a United Ireland.
# sinn-fein - Sunday 1 March, 2020
Former MEP Lynn Boylan among seven candidates on Sinn Féin ticket for Seanad elections
Boylan is joined by a councillor, a former mayor of Derry and four sitting senators running for Sinn Féin.
Mary Lou is hoping to ride the crest of a wave of support all the way to the US this Patrick's Day
The party has never had much trouble in drumming up support in the States – though this year’s election result is likely to add to its publicity.
Sinn Féin surges since general election to commanding 15-point poll lead
A new opinion poll puts the party’s support at 35%.
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Poll: Would you visit an outdoor city centre swimming pool?
THE SPOTLIGHT IS once again on Dublin City Council after plans were revealed for a €15 million sea pool in Dublin city centre.
With Irish weather as unpredictable as ever, as evidenced by the lashing rain in the last week, are people really interested in an outdoor swimming pool in the city centre?
So this morning, we’d like to know would you visit an outdoor swimming pool if you had one in your vicinity?
Poll Results:
No (6452)
Yes (2781)
No opinion (235)
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Opinion: Ireland is in prime position to hold social networks to account - and we must
By Paul Tweed
Eoin Ó'Broin: Now is the time for the Government to borrow and invest in public housing
By Eoin Ó Broin
Professor Ruairí Brugha: We must close the pubs again - our health workers deserve better
By Ruairí Brugha
Have you hit lockdown fatigue? Two wellness practitioners have some advice for you
By Margaret Young & Laura Linehan
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