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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

Remembering Big Peter: It's time for truth.

29 March 2018

In this article, Sinn Féin National Chairperson Declan Kearney reflects on the anniversary of the assassination of Sinn Féin member Peter Gallagher and calls for the mechanisms already agreed to deal with the legacy of the past to be implemented. Free article

Pearse Doherty TD questions Minister Murphy’s ability to handle housing crisis

29 March 2018

Sinn Féin’s Deputy Leader in the Dáil, Pearse Doherty TD, has questioned the level that the homelessness crisis must reach before Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy’s position becomes untenable. Free article

Sinn Féin pressure sees Government Spin Unit set to close

27 March 2018

News has broken today that the Government is set to close its Strategic Communications Unit by July, after the cabinet has been informed. The decision comes after months of sustained pressure from Sinn Féin calling for the spin unit to be disbanded, and for the Taoiseach and relevant personal to come before the Public Accounts Committee to account for funding and procedure within... Free article

Government agrees to meet Sinn Féin to explain Russian diplomat expulsion

27 March 2018

The Taoiseach has agreed to brief members of the opposition parties in the Dáil, after Sinn Féin Leader Mary McDonald TD called upon him to provide evidence to underpin the decision to expel a Russian diplomat. Free article

Martin's legacy will be a new Ireland - Gerry Adams

27 March 2018

More than 800 people packed into the Millennium Forum Theatre in Derry last night for the 'Remembering the Chieftain' event which saw former Sinn Féin President Gerry Adams recount his memories of the late Martin McGuinness. Free article

Thousands take part in The Chieftain's Walk

25 March 2018

Thousands of people from across Ireland took part in The Chieftain's Walk from Derry to Donegal today in memory of the late Martin McGuinness. Free article

New An Phoblacht magazine launches today

23 March 2018

The new look An Phoblacht magazine launches today and will provide an alternative republican voice offering exclusive content, special interviews and unique perspectives. Free article

Portrait of Martin McGuinness unveiled at Stormont

22 March 2018

A new portrait of the late Martin McGuinness was unveiled at Stormont today to mark the first anniversary of the death of the republican icon and former deputy First Minister. Free article

Sinn Féin supports civil society coalition to Repeal 8th Amendment

22 March 2018

Sinn Féin has very clearly tendered its support for the civil society coalition ‘Together4Yes’ that seeks to repeal the 8th amendment from the Irish constitution. Together4Yesdescribes itself as the national civil society campaign to remove the Eighth Amendment from the constitution, campaigning for a more compassionate Ireland that allows abortion care for women who need... Free article

Committee agrees to contact Taoiseach after Sinn Féin motion to abolish SCU passes Dáil vote

22 March 2018

The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has agreed to write to An Taoiseach, after an overwhelming majority of TDs have voted to support Sinn Féin’s motion to abolish the government’s Strategic Communications Unit. Free article

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