Scandals we need to remember
12 September 2026
Renowned Irish journalist Frank Connolly exposed some of the biggest scandals that rocked the political establishment and led to tribunals of inquiry and the resignation of at least one Taoiseach. Here Mícheál Mac Donncha interviews him about corruption then and now. Free article
Sinn Féin will only be part of institutions that work and deliver for all – Michelle O’Neill
20 February 2017
‘We have striven to make these institutions work to the benefit of every citizen’ Free article
Taoiseach’s rejection of Dáil vote on North special status within EU ‘a grave mistake’ – Gerry Adams
17 February 2017
Sinn Féin leader calls for publication of a White Paper on Brexit outlining the Irish Government’s strategic policies and economic, trade and political objectives Free article
CETA passed by European Parliament – resistance moves to Dáil and national parliaments
15 February 2017
Fine Gael MEPs back hugely controversial EU-Canada trade deal opposed by Sinn Féin MEPs (pictured above) and Independent MEPs Free article
Michelle O’Neill launches Sinn Féin manifesto for ‘extraordinary’ Assembly election
15 February 2017
‘We go to the polls on March 2nd because we called time on the arrogance and contempt of the DUP’ Free article
Marriage equality – Assembly election candidates pressed to sign pledge
14 February 2017
‘Equal marriage threatens no one. It is about equal rights for everyone.’ Free article
Garda whistleblower has private meeting with Sinn Féin deputy leader and Justice spokesperson
13 February 2017
Maurice McCabe rejects Commission of Investigation – calls for full public inquiry Free article
Irish Government Foreign Affairs Minister to deliver Pat Finucane lecture
13 February 2017
Charlie Flanagan to be special speaker in Belfast’s Europa Hotel on Thursday 23 February Free article
Every vote counts for equality
13 February 2017
A VOTE for Sinn Féin will be a vote not just against corruption and mismanagement but for equality and respect, the party says ahead of publishing its election platform. Free article
‘Chaotic’ Fine Gael Government faces Dáil ‘no confidence’ motion from Sinn Féin in election call
12 February 2017
Mary Lou McDonald urges all Opposition parties – including Fianna Fáil – to back move to topple Enda Kenny’s ‘cover-up’ coalition Free article
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