National Self-Determination - The Key International Struggle of our Times
11 April 2024
Writing for An Phoblacht, Sinn Féin national chairperson Declan Kearney said national determination is the key international struggle of our times. Free article
Donegal by-election: Fianna Fáil runner’s crisis
16 November 2010
IF Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill were to win the by-election in Donegal South-West, he will vote for one of the severest budgets that this state has ever faced, The rhetoric espoused by Brian at the convention must be exposed. His assessment that this election is about local politics is absolute nonsense.
This is a national crisis first and foremost, with a Fianna Fáil... Free article
Beat the ‘X Factor’ to Christmas Number 1 – music video
15 November 2010
CAPTAIN SKA'S very catchy song in which the band let us know in no uncertain terms their views about the ConDem Coalition Government’s plan of public spending cuts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQFwxw57NBI
Captain Ska 'Liar, Liar' for Xmas 2010 No1 is on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Captain-Ska-Liar-Liar-for-Xmas-2010-No1/167549809939108
Gerry Adams on his stand in Louth
14 November 2010
SINN FÉIN President Gerry Adams has today announced his decision to put his name forward for the Sinn Féin nomination for the Louth constituency at the next Dáil general election.
He was speaking today at the Edentubber Commemoration in County Louth. He said:
Ireland is at a crossroads. This state is in the midst of a deep economic and social crisis. This Government is probably... Free article
Sky News: ‘Belfast is not in Ireland’
14 November 2010
Sky News headline Sunday:-
Sinn Fein's Gerry Adams 'To Stand In Ireland'
12:03pm UK, Sunday November 14, 2010
Ruth Barnett, Sky News Online
The BBC was not to be outdone by the Murdoch media, a Google listing proclaiming:
Adams 'to contest Irish election' BBC News
Hardly news because, as Sinn Féin MLA John O'Dowd pointed out, Gerry Adams has been contesting Irish elections since 1983.
Polls in the news: Are we asking the right questions?
14 November 2010
NEWS INTERNATIONAL have been very busy people in commissioning opinion polls in Ireland.
Their three main Irish titles – The Sunday Times, News of the World and The Sun – have all published polls in recent weeks.
All were carried out by Red C, the research and marketing agency, and comply with best industry practice in terms of sampling and methodology and meet the criteria of... Free article
VIDEO: Pearse Doherty talks about Donegal South-West by-election
12 November 2010
Combat money-lenders, protect social welfare, SF tells Oireachtas panel
10 November 2010
SPEAKING at the Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection hearing on the Fuel Allowance and the Christmas social welfare payment this morning, Sinn Féin spokesperson Aengus Ó Snodaigh TD called on the Government not to cut social welfare rates and schemes in the upcoming Budget.
He called for the restoration of the special Christmas payment to help keep low-income families... Free article
Alex Maskey welcomes progress on phasing out dual mandates
10 November 2010
SINN FÉIN MLA and spokesperson on the Review of Public Administration Alex Maskey has welcomed Tuesday evening’s progress on the Bill from Dawn Purvis to bring an end to dual mandates.
Speaking from the Assembly, Alex said:
Sinn Féin believes it is vitally important to bring this process to an end in a speedy and efficient fashion.
Once again, the DUP showed either their... Free article
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