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
‘Brian Cowen and the Seven Deadly Sinners’ > Political satire at the New Theatre
21 February 2011
The New Theatre Presents
Brian Cowen
and the
7 Deadly Sinners
Written by Rua Ó Donnachu
Directed by Anthony Fox
Feb 21st to Mar 5th @ 8pm
Tickets €15/€12/€10
THIS fast-paced no-holds-barred new show takes a satirical look at the comings and goings of Brian, Bertie, Brian L, Mary, Charlie, Olli and the rest of our capable leadership as they indulge in some familiar sins in the... Free article
Enda Kenny challenged by Mayo rival Ruane on protecting Irish language
20 February 2011
ONE OF ENDA KENNY’s Mayo Sinn Féin election rivals, Councillor Thérèse Ruane, has called on Fine Gael to protect the Irish language.
Thérèse took part in a protest at Fine Gael HQ in Dublin at its plans to reduce the status of the Irish language for second-level students. She said:
In contrast to Fine Gael, Sinn Féin is committed to the protection and restoration of the Irish... Free article
Shell HQ chosen for natural resources policy launch by Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin
20 February 2011
OIL AND GAS contracts – including the controversial Shell Corrib gas field site – would be renegotiated by Sinn Féin TDs in Government to give the State a 51% shareholding while increasing the levies to 48% and royalties to 7.5%.
Sinn Féin prospective TD Eoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid-West) made the statement on Saturday during the party’s launch of its natural resources policy –... Free article
People with disabilities > Sinn Féin reaffirms commitment to services
20 February 2011
SINN FÉIN spokesperson on Equality Aengus Ó Snodaigh has reaffirmed the party's commitment of support to people with disabilities and their families.
Deputy Ó Snodaigh said Sinn Féin are committed to prioritising support for people with disabilities and their families. This includes support in terms of income, services and advocacy, he explained, saying:
In our pre-Budget... Free article
Dublin Trades Council urges votes for Sinn Féin and Left unity
20 February 2011
THE Dublin Council of Trade Unions has called on all trade unionists in Dublin to work for Left unity and vote for Sinn Féin, Labour "and other parties and Independents of the Left and transfer accordingly".
A DCTU statement says the trade union movement and workers’ rights are under attack and that Fine Gael are part of this attack.
“A Left-led government is still the desired... Free article
Gerry McGeough offences fall under Good Friday Agreement, says Sinn Féin
20 February 2011
THE conviction of Tyrone man Gerry McGeough on Friday of attempting to kill a UDR soldier in June 1981 has been criticised by Sinn Féin.
Sinn Féin said the offences fell under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement and Gerry McGeough should be released.
Gerry McGeough, who was arrested in 2007, was also convicted of possessing firearms with intent and IRA membership.
His... Free article
Cork launches plan for 7,000 jobs > 'Cork needs jobs, not zombie banks'
19 February 2011
CORK Sinn Féin has launched 10 Ways to Get Cork Working, aimed at stemming emigration and unemployment by bringing 7,000 jobs to Cork.
The proposals include:-
- Immediate construction of high-quality broadband infrastructure;
- Major strategic infrastructure such as the North Ring Road and the Eastern Gateway Bridge;
- Building health and education infrastructure;
- Creative ways of... Free article
Jobs biggest issue, Sinn Féin’s Jonathan O’Brien tells Chamber of Commerce
17 February 2011
ADDRESSING the Blarney Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday evening, Sinn Féin Cork North Central candidate Jonathan O'Brien said that the issue of the jobs was the most important issue facing the country and resources need to be put into job creation not zombie banks or bond-holders.
Jonathan O'Brien said:
Jobs are nearly always a topic in elections. But in this election the... Free article
100,000 jobs for Dublin > Sinn Féin launches ‘Let’s Get Dublin Working’
17 February 2011
ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND jobs can be created and saved, according to Let’s Get Dublin Working, an initiative launched by Sinn Féin County Councillor Seán Crowe and Martin McGuinness at the Jacob’s factory in Tallaght on Wednesday.
Seán Crowe said that although Dubliners have been particularly hard hit by unemployment, the capital was only part of a much larger group of unemployed... Free article
UUP and SDLP challenged to 'show some political maturity'
17 February 2011
SINN FÉIN Assembly member Conor Murphy has challenged both the UUP and SDLP to wake up, show some political maturity and get down to the business of delivering for ordinary people through the political institutions.
Conor Murphy said:
Given the performance of UUP Health Minister Michael McGimpsey in recent weeks – who has gone AWOL from the Executive and the Assembly as his... Free article
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