The Weekly Digest from Sinn Féin

Welcome to The Weekly Digest from Sinn Féin where we bring you a flavour of the work and campaigns that we have been engaged in over the past week.

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Fáilte romhat chuig An Dlútheagran Seachtainúil ó Shinn Féin. Tugaimis léargas duit ar obair agus feachtaisí na seachtaine atá thart.

Molfar do bhaill an pháirtí na naisc seo a roinnt ar na Meáin Shóisialta le próifíl an pháirtí a ardú.

Black Lives Matter – Mary Lou McDonald

Speaking in the Dáil this week Mary Lou McDonald said the Live of George Floyd matters and Black Lives Matter.

Mary Lou said Sinn Féin stands in solidarity with all in the US who face into the reality of systemic racism.

She went on to say that we in Ireland have to do our bit and a first step would be to dismantle the disgraceful system of direct provision.

You can watch Mary Lou here: https://www.facebook.com/sinnfein/videos/718111825642873/

Also speaking on this issue in the Assembly this week Sinn Féín MLA Emma Sheerin said any form of racism or discrimination should never be tolerated in our society and expressed solidarity with those campaigning for justice for George Floyd.

You can watch Emma here: https://www.facebook.com/sinnfein/videos/259083968530868/

Black Lives Matter – Mary Lou McDonald 

Ag caint di sa Dáil an tseachtain seo, dúirt Mary Lou McDonald nár neamhní ar bith í beatha George Floyd agus go bhfolaíonn sin an mhuintir ghorma ar fad.

Dúirt Mary Lou go seasann Sinn Féin gualainn ar ghualainn le cách i SAM atá thíos de dheasca an chiníochais chórasaigh. 

Dúirt sí fosta go raibh ar mhuintir na hÉireann cuid s’againn a dhéanamh agus gurb é an chéad chéim deireadh a chur le córas scannalach an tsoláthair dhírigh. 

Is féidir leat breathnú ar Mary Lou ag an nasc thíos:https://www.facebook.com/sinnfein/videos/718111825642873/

Ag caint di faiun ábhar seo chomh maith sa Tionól, dúirt Emma Sheerin CTR nach féidir glacadh le ciníochas nó leatrom d’aon chineál inár sochaí agus léirigh sí dlúthpháirtíocht dóibh siúd atá á n-iarraidh ceart do George Floyd,

Is féidir leat breathnú ar Mary Lou ag an nasc thíos:https://www.facebook.com/sinnfein/videos/259083968530868/

New Black Lives Matter mural on Belfast’s International Wall

Meanwhile Michelle O’Neill MLA, Leas Uachtarán Shinn Féin and West Belfast MP Paul Maskey have welcomed the painting of a new mural on Belfast's international wall in solidarity with the 'Black Lives Matter' campaign and to the family of George Floyd who was brutally murdered by Minneapolis police officers.

You can watch Michelle and Paul speaking at the new mural here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=724418191697605

Múrphictiúr nua Black Lives Matter ar Bhalla Idirnáisiúnta Bhéal Feirste

Idir sin agus tráthas, tá fáilte curtha ag Leas Uachtarán Shinn Féin Michelle O’Neill MLA agus MP d’Iarthar Bhéal Feirste Paul Maskey roimh múrphictiúr nua ar bhalla idirnáisiúnta Bhéal Feirste á léiriú dlúthpháirtíocht leis an fheachtas ‘Black Lives Matter.’ Tá dlúthpháirtíocht á léiriú fosta ann le daoine muinteartha George Floyd ar mharaigh póilíní Minneapolis.

Is féidir leat breathnú ar Michelle agus Paul ag caint ag an múrphictiúr nua ag an nasc thíos:https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=724418191697605

Government needs to prevent banks from profiting on hardship and misery – Pearse Doherty TD

Speaking from Leinster House this week Sinn Féin Finance spokesperson Pearse Doherty said banks are still charging interest during repayment breaks on mortgages and loans as a result of the pandemic. 

He said this cannot be allowed to continue. The Government needs to step in and prevent banks from profiting on people's hardship and misery.

You can watch Pearse here: https://www.facebook.com/sinnfein/videos/290724612065771/

Caithfidh an rialtas dúshlán a chur faoi bHainc a ndéanann brabús agus a bhaineann tairbhe as anró agus cruatan na ndaoine – Pearse Doherty

Ag labhairt dó i dTeach Laighean an tseachtain seo, dúirt Urlabhraí Airgeadais Shinn Féin Pearse Doherty go bhfuil na bainc ag gearradh úis ar shos aisíocaíochtaí morgáistí agus iasachtaí le linn na paindéime.

Dúirt sé nach féidir leanúint leis seo. Caithfidh an rialtas dúshlán a chur faoi bhainc a ndéanann brabús agus a bhaineann tairbhe as anró agus cruatan na ndaoine.

Is féidir leat breathnú ar Pearse ag an nasc thíos:https://www.facebook.com/sinnfein/videos/290724612065771/

Gerry Adams podcast about his friend Martin McGuinness

This week’s podcast by Gerry Adams is about his friend Martin McGuinness who would have turned 70 on the 23rd of May.  You can listen to it here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/991288/4017419-you-only-die-once-you-live-everyday?fbclid=IwAR06noilxe7zrBTGwpGNHozOD-zTv36e4vUlhdeU1S6R2pH83RdGX4dim8g

There was also a wonderful online tribute to Martin organised by the Martin McGuinness Peace Foundation to mark his 70th birthday.  You can watch it back here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc1L_ajK3UA&fbclid=IwAR2sVgJlSjuHy1ZinuwfK7Wtdi7ifU9Sz8tMmNj6HC6oWxA1DMnfxMf6v9o 

Podchraoladh Ghearóid Mhic Adaimh fána chara Máirtín Mhic Aonghusa 

Tiomnaíonn Gearóid Mac Adaimh a podchraoladh dá chara Máirtín Mac Aonghusa ar an seachtódú breithlá a bhí aige, 23 Bealtaine. Is féidir leat éisteacht leis an nasc thíos: https://www.buzzsprout.com/991288/4017419-you-only-die-once-you-live-everyday?fbclid=IwAR06noilxe7zrBTGwpGNHozOD-zTv36e4vUlhdeU1S6R2pH83RdGX4dim8g

Bhí oíche ómóis álainn ann do Mháirtín chomh maith a d’eagraigh Fondúireacht Síochána Mháirtín Mhic Aonghusa lena seachtódú breithlá a cheiliúradh. Is féidir leat breathnú air ag an nasc thíos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc1L_ajK3UA&fbclid=IwAR2sVgJlSjuHy1ZinuwfK7Wtdi7ifU9Sz8tMmNj6HC6oWxA1DMnfxMf6v9o

Gerry Adams joins Friends of Sinn Féin USA Facebook Live conversation on Irish Unity

On Thursday evening Gerry Adams took part in a live online talk on Irish Unity with former Congressman Joe Crowley and Professor Christine Kinealy on the Friends of Sinn Féin USA Facebook Page.

You can watch it back here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=306152713741214

Ghlac Gerry Adams páirt i gcomhrá de chuid Chairde Shinn Féin SAM ar cheist Athaontaithe na hÉireann ar Facebook Live.

Tráthnóna Déardaoin ghlac Gearóid Mac Adaimh páirt i gcaint bheo ar líne ar cheist Athaontaithe na hÉireann. Bhí Gerry féin, iarfheisire Joe Crowley agus an tOllamh Christine Kinealy i mbun comhrá ar leathanach Facebook Chairde Shinn Féin SAM.

Tá teacht ar an gcomhrá ag an nasc thíos; https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=306152713741214

Sinn Féin Renters Survey

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Housing Eoin Ó Broin TD has this week launched an online survey to see how renters across the State are coping during Covid-19. Latest figures show rent supplement figures increased by 33% during the pandemic.

If you are a renter, if you have lost income due to Covid–19, or if you have fallen into rent arrears and are worried about the future then Eoin wants to hear from you.

Please take part in the Sinn Féin Renters Survey: https://s.surveyplanet.com/mNtCZRN5_

Eoin will also be hosting a Live Q&A on Sunday at 8pm on Sinn Féin’s Instagram to discuss the needs of renters. 

Suirbhé cíosaithe Shinn Féin 

An tseachtain seo, sheol Urlabhraí Tithíochta Shinn Féin Eoin Ó Broin TD suirbhé ar líne le staid cíosaithe an Stáit le linn Covid-19 a mheas. Léirigh na figiúirí is déanaí gur mhéadaigh figiúirí fhíorlíonadh cíosa faoi 33% le linn na paindéime.

Más cíosaí thú ar fágadh dífhostaithe de dheasca Covid-19 nó má tá riaráistí cíosa tite anuas ort (ag luí go trom ort) agus tú buartha faoin todhchaí, is ortsa atá an suirbhé dírithe. 

Líon an suirbhé amach thíos; https://s.surveyplanet.com/mNtCZRN5_ 

Beidh babhta C&F á reáchtáil ag Eoin ar an Domhnach ag 8i.n ar leathanach Instagram Shinn Féin agus riachtanais cíosaithe Shinn Féin idir chaibidil.

Rural Ireland online meeting

On Thursday evening Sinn Féín representatives Matt Carthy TD, Emma Sheerin MLA, Declan McAleer MLA and Claire Keranne TD held an online discussion and Q&A on Revitalising Rural Ireland.

You can watch it back here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1110450945999829

Cruinniú Tuaithe Éireann ar líne

Tráthnóna Déardaoin chruinnigh ionadaithe Matt Carthy TD, Emma Sheerin CTR, Declan McAleer CTR agus Claire Keranne TD le chéile ar líne le plé a dhéanamh ar Athneartú Tuaithe Éirean. 

Tá teacht ar an phlé thíos; https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1110450945999829

Emma de Souza writes in the Irish Times about deep cracks in the British Government’s implementation of the Good Friday Agreement 

Emma and Jake de Souza have battled the British Government on its failure to implement elements of the Good Friday Agreement relating to their Irish Citizenship.

Writing in the Irish Times this week Emma de Souza argues that deep cracks in the British Government’s implementation of the agreement have been exposed.

You can read Emma’s article here: https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/emma-de-souza-my-fight-for-the-right-to-not-be-british-isn-t-over-1.4269886

Nochtann Emma de Souza  mór-éisc i gcur i bhfeidhm rialtas na Breataine ar Chomhaontú Aoine an Chéasta san Irish Times

Throid Jake agus Emma de Souza in éadan rialtas na Breataine faoina teip codanna de Chomhaontú Aoine an Chéasta faoi cheist a saoránacht Éireannaigh a chur i bhfeidhm.

Ag scríobh di san Irish Times an tseachtain seo, deir Emma de Souza go nochtadh mór-éisc i gcur i bhfeidhm rialtais na Breataine ar an chomhaontú. 

Is féidir leat alt Emma a léamh ag an nasc thíos: https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/emma-de-souza-my-fight-for-the-right-to-not-be-british-isn-t-over-1.4269886

‘What Was Normal Anyway, Like?’ – Online discussion with Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD and comedian Tadhg Hickey 

Cork Sinn Féin TD Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire this week held an online discussion with comedian Tadhg Hickey about the idea of getting back to normal after the Covid-19 pandemic and our hopes for the future. 

The online meeting, entitled ‘What Was Normal Anyway, Like?’ can be watched back here:https://www.facebook.com/dolaoghaire/videos/691200695001311/

‘Cad a bhí sa ghnáthshaol ar aon nós?’ – Comhrá ar líne idir Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD agus fuirseoir Tadhg Hickey.

An tseachtain seo bhí comhrá ar líne idir bheirt Corcaíoch Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD agus an fuirseoir Tadhg Hickey. Labhair an bheirt ar chúrsaí an ghnáthshaoil chaite agus faoinár dtodhchaí i ndiaidh na paindéime.

Tá teacht ar an gcruinniú ar líne dar teidil ‘Cad a bhí sa ghnáthshaol ar aon nós?’ ar aon chuma;https://www.facebook.com/dolaoghaire/videos/691200695001311/

Michelle O’Neill talks about the potential to build a fairer economy 

Speaking during a regular Covid-19 media briefing this week Joint First Minister Michelle O’Neill the crisis provides a chance to make build a fairer and more balanced economy, an economy that is built around the welfare of all our people, that protects workers and families. 

She said it's time to stand up for our future generations. 

You can watch Michelle here: https://www.facebook.com/sinnfein/videos/1023128951452155/

Labhraíonn Michelle O’Neill faoin deis geilleagar is cothroime a thógáil.

Ag caint di ag seisiún eolais rialta COVID-19 an tseachtain seo, dúirt Leas-Chéad Aire Michelle O’Neill go dtugann an ghéarchéim seo deis geilleagar is cothroime a thógáil, geilleagar a bhíonn ag feidhmiú chun leasa an phobail, geilleagar a thugann cosaint d’oibrithe agus teaghlaigh.

Dúirt sí go bhfuil sé in am seasamh do na glúnta romhainn.

Is féidir leat breathnú ar Michelle ag an nasc thíos:https://www.facebook.com/sinnfein/videos/1023128951452155/

Mary Lou holds live online discussion on childcare

Mary Lou McDonald this week held a live online discussion and question and answer session on the issue of childcare.  You can watch it back here: https://www.facebook.com/MaryLouMcDonaldTD/videos/243381926970424/

Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey and MLA Catherine Kelly also recently met 75 childcare providers on Zoom about the future of childcare after the Covid-19 crisis. 

Speaking afterwards they said childcare is an absolutely vital service and helps support frontline staff and ensures that workers and families get a break.

You can watch Catherine and Paul here: https://www.facebook.com/sinnfein/videos/265871741438532/ 

Óstálann Mary Lou seisiún plé beo faoi Chúram Leanaí

An tseachtain seo, reáchtáladh seisiún plé beo, faoi stiúir Mary Lou, ar chúram Leanaí. Tá fáil ar an bplé ag nasc thíos; https://www.facebook.com/MaryLouMcDonaldTD/videos/243381926970424/ 

Chruinnigh Paul Maskey MP agus Catherine Kelly CTR le 75 soláthraí cúram leanaí ar Zoom le todhchaí chúram leanaí i ndiaidh na paindéime a phlé.

I ndiaidh an chruinnithe mhaígh siad gur seirbhís ríthábhachtach é cúram leanaí a thugann tacaíocht d’oibrithe ar an líne thosaigh agus a thugann faoiseamh do theaghlaigh agus d’oibrithe. 

Tá fáil ar an chomhrá idir Catherine agus Paul thíos;https://www.facebook.com/sinnfein/videos/265871741438532/

Remembering the past: Republican News and Jimmy Steele - 50th anniversary

The split in the IRA and Sinn Féin led to the establishment of An Phoblacht as the national republican newspaper in January 1970. Six months later republicans in the Six Counties founded Republican News under the editorship of Jimmy Steele. 

Continue reading here: https://www.anphoblacht.com/contents/27827 

Ag tabhairt an stair chun cuimhne: An Nuacht Phoblachtach agus Comóradh Jimmy Steele 

D’eascair scoilt idir an IRA agus Sinn Féin bunú iris na Poblachta mar nuachtán poblachtánach na tíre in Eanáir 1970. Sé mhí i ndiaidh sin bhunaigh poblachtánaigh sna Sé Chondae Rebublican News faoi eagarthóireacht Jimmy Steele.  

Tuilleadh ar an ábhar seo; https://www.anphoblacht.com/contents/27827