The Latest Breaking News from Mary Lou McDonald

Ireland increases funding for Palestinians amid calls for ceasefire

Hundreds of people staged a demonstration outside the Irish parliament on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

Irish premier calls for ‘humanitarian ceasefire’ in Israel-Hamas conflict

The Taoiseach said the possibility that people could run out of water in Gaza in the next few days ‘could not be allowed to happen’.

The Independent UK · Oct 18, 2023

Varadkar criticises ‘double standards’ applied to Irish and UK ministers

Leo Varadkar spoke out at his party’s think-in event in Limerick.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Taoiseach hits back at fresh Children's Hospital delay and costs claims

Sinn Féin health spokesman, David Cullinane, said he has sources that have informed him that 11 of the 22 operating theatres in the hospital will require major extra works that could cost the taxpayer “tens of millions” more euro

Irish Mirror · Jun 21, 2023

Tara Mines jobs: Government vows to help 650 workers laid off as Meath mine closes

Workers at Tara Mines were told on Tuesday evening that they were being temporarily laid off. The company has not, however, confirmed how temporary the layoffs will be.

Irish Mirror · Jun 14, 2023

Mary Lou McDonald hints at stopping attending IRA commemorations if elected Taoiseach

Sinn Fein leader could be softening her hardline Republican stance in prep for becoming country's leader

Irish Mirror · Jun 13, 2023

Call for urgent action as nearly 5,000 renters receive termination notice despite eviction ban

New figures published by the Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) show that 4,753 notices of termination were issued in the first quarter of 2023. This is despite a ban on evictions being in place until March 31.

Irish Mirror · May 30, 2023

Sinn Féin leader says planning for border poll can happen while restoring Stormont

The republican party became the largest in local government at last week’s council elections

Belfast Live · May 28, 2023

How likely is a united Ireland and when could it happen?

Sinn Fein’s leader in Ireland, Mary Lou McDonald, has claimed a border poll on unification will take place “this decade”, after the party cemented its status as the leading political force in Northern Ireland following huge gains in local elections. 

The Week · May 24, 2023

People in NI sent ‘clear message’ they want return to powersharing – Taoiseach

Leo Varadkar said he and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak would do all they could to help restore the devolved institutions in Belfast.

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023