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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