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Cork launches plan for 7,000 jobs > 'Cork needs jobs, not zombie banks' (Free article)
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…
Gerry McGeough offences fall under Good Friday Agreement, says Sinn Féin (Free article)
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…
Dublin Trades Council urges votes for Sinn Féin and Left unity (Free article)
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.…
People with disabilities > Sinn Féin reaffirms commitment to services (Free article)
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…
Shell HQ chosen for natural resources policy launch by Sinn Féin’s Eoin Ó Broin (Free article)
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…
Enda Kenny challenged by Mayo rival Ruane on protecting Irish language (Free article)
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…
‘Brian Cowen and the Seven Deadly Sinners’ > Political satire at the New Theatre (Free article)
21 February 2011
The New Theatre Presents Brian Cowen and the 7 Deadly Sinners Written by Rua Ó Donnachu Directed by Anthony Fox Feb 21 st to Mar 5 th @ 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…
‘Well-paid’ Equality Minister should give up his teacher’s pension (Free article)
21 February 2011
FIANNA FÁIL Equality Minister Pat Carey should give up his teacher’s pension and save taxpayers money “after pocketing a €120,000 tax-free lump sum while families are struggling to make ends meet”, Sinn Féin Dublin North-West candidate Dessie Ellis has said. Dublin City Councillor Dessie Ellis said: It’s a bit rich for the…
40,000 march for political legalisation in Basque Country (Free article)
23 February 2011
40,000 people took part in a large silent demonstration in the streets of Bilbao last Saturday with the slogan “Towards peace – legalisation”. That silence became a clamour to demand the legalisation of all political options in the Basque Country. The promoters of the demonstration were all well-known faces in Basque society: people…
'Youth vote will shake up Irish politics' (SpunOut.ie online poll) (Free article)
23 February 2011
From: SpunOut.ie National Youth Organisation http://www.spunout.ie | [email protected] - Sinn Féin 33% - Labour 17% - Fine Gael 16% - Fianna Fáil 06% THE SpunOut.ie National Youth Organisation is today encouraged that despite widespread disillusionment with electoral politics only 6% of young people polled in their…
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