Sinn Fein pledge to investigate RTE deemed ‘dog whistle to conspiracy theorists’ Tanaiste Simon Harris and Tanaiste Micheal Martin both condemned the proposal to examine the broadcaster’s objectivity. Evening Standard · Nov 20, 2024
Sinn Fein plan to review RTE’s objectivity ‘extraordinarily concerning’ – Harris Mary Lou McDonald has insisted the manifesto pledge did not amount to political interference in the media. Evening Standard · Nov 19, 2024
Sinn Fein promises mini-budget and ‘real’ cost-of-living measures in manifesto The party spokespeople attacked Fine Gael and Fianna Fail on housing and on ‘wasteful spending’. The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024
Fiery exchanges in the first televised leaders debate of Irish general election Simon Harris and Mary Lou McDonald clashed several times during the wide-ranging and hotly-anticipated leaders’ debate. The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024
Harris and McDonald face scrutiny over handling of party controversies in debate They were taking part in the first major TV debate of the Irish General Election campaign. Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2024
Taoiseach and Tanaiste say they would shun coalition with Sinn Fein Simon Harris and Micheal Martin were speaking during a televised debate involving 10 parties. The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2024
McDonald: UK Government needs to set out ‘tipping point’ for Irish unity vote Mary Lou McDonald is hoping to lead Sinn Fein into government in Ireland after the election on November 29. Evening Standard · Nov 14, 2024
Taoiseach leads tributes after death of songwriter Johnny Duhan Tributes have been paid to Mr Duhan, 74, who had written songs recorded by artists such as Christy Moore, The Dubliners and Mary Black. Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024
McDonald accuses parties of treating Sinn Fein voters as ‘second-class citizens’ Her comments came amid increasing focus on coalition permutations after the General Election in Ireland. Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024
Simon Harris calls Michael O’Leary’s teacher comments ‘crass and ill informed’ The Ryanair boss had said he would not hire teachers to get things done, at a Fine Gael event at the weekend. Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024
O’Neill says criticism of her Remembrance Sunday attendance ‘difficult to hear’ The Sinn Fein vice president said she was determined to live up to her pledge to be a ‘First Minister for all’. Evening Standard · Nov 11, 2024
O’Neill lays wreath at Cenotaph in Belfast on Remembrance Sunday It was the first time a senior Sinn Fein figure has taken part in such an event in Northern Ireland. Evening Standard · Nov 10, 2024
Sinn Fein’s McDonald refuses to rule out coalition with Fine Gael or Fianna Fail Mary Lou McDonald urged voters to support her party and ‘change the government’. Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024
‘Time is right’ for Irish election, says Harris as candidates hit campaign trail The parties have already began to set out their stall on housing, immigration and childcare as they vie for votes on November 29. Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024
Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024 Irish parliament dissolved for General Election Irish premier Simon Harris said it had been the honour of his life to serve as Taoiseach.
Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024 Former Sinn Fein press officer jailed for child sex offences Michael McMonagle, 43, was sentenced at Derry Crown Court to nine months in custody and nine months under statutory supervision.
Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2024 Election campaign to formally start in Ireland with dissolution of Dail Taoiseach Simon Harris will ask President of Ireland Michael D Higgins to dissolve the Parliament ahead of a polling date on Friday November 29.
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2024 The Irish people face a historic choice at election, says Mary Lou McDonald The Sinn Fein president said the 70-plus candidates being fielded by her party proved it was ‘serious about winning’.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2024 Irish general election date confirmed for November 29 The highly-anticipated announcement kicks off a truncated campaign which will last mere weeks.
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024 Secretary of State welcomes O’Neill intention to attend Remembrance service Michelle O’Neill will be the first senior Sinn Fein figure to take part in such an event in Northern Ireland.
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024 First Minister Michelle O’Neill ‘wishes Trump well’ following election Ms O’Neill said her priority in dealing with any US administration is the peace process and Gaza.
Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2024 Irish Government ‘cannot ram through unconstitutional Israeli settlements Bill’ Micheal Martin said that it was inevitable that the Bill would be challenged when passed into law.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 5, 2024 Sinn Fein FM to take part in Belfast Remembrance Sunday event for first time STORMONT’S First Minister is set to participate in the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at Belfast City Hall, marking the first time a senior Sinn Fein…
Evening Standard · Nov 5, 2024 Michelle O’Neill to break new ground by attending Remembrance Sunday in Belfast The Sinn Fein vice president said her participation in the ceremony was a fulfilment of her pledge to be a ‘First Minister for all’.
Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2024 Opposition parties offer to ease through Israeli imports law before election Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns said passing the bill at the end of the Dail term would ‘send a powerful message’.