The Latest Breaking News from Sinn Fein

Government wanted RUC to keep power over parades after Drumcree clashes

Declassified files reveal proposals to deal with the parading dispute.

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022

Tony Blair was told to meet Orange Order to ‘influence’ Protestant voters

Declassified records also reveal John Major was worried loyalists would walk away from ceasefire in 1996

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022

John Major feared loyalists would walk from ceasefire in 1996

The UK’s then-prime minister told John Bruton of his concerns about being seen to give into Sinn Fein demands.

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2022

Leo Varadkar 'would rather resign' than go into coalition with Sinn Fein

The Fine Gael leader said he would be "totally against" sharing power with Mary Lou McDonald's party

Dublin Live · Dec 22, 2022

Planning permission sought for construction of 850 Oscar Traynor Road homes

The plans have split opinion about how much housing is being offered for social and affordable accommodation

Dublin Live · Dec 22, 2022

Jonathan Dowdall annoyed in court as his suggestion to kidnap David Byrne's sister is brought up from tapes

Dowdall is heard saying that Bomber’s “bird” Joanne Kavanagh, a sister of murder victim David Byrne, will be at this event and that he could “grab her.”

Irish Mirror · Dec 19, 2022

Hopes NI Protocol problems can be fixed 'ahead of Good Friday Agreement anniversary'

Ahern said he was hopeful the anniversary of the agreement will be able to be celebrated in April with a deal on the outstanding protocol issues met.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2022

Leo Varadkar pledges humility and resolve as he becomes Irish premier again

The Fine Gael leader has replaced the Fianna Fail leader as Taoiseach under the terms of the 2020 coalition deal

Belfast Live · Dec 17, 2022

Leo Varadkar pledges ‘humility and resolve’ as he becomes Irish premier again

Fine Gael leader Mr Varadkar has replaced Fianna Fail leader Micheal Martin as taoiseach as part of a deal within the coalition government.

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2022

Mary Lou McDonald heckled in Dail over Hutch trial as she opposed Leo Varadkar for Taoiseach

The Irish Mirror understands that the heckles were driven by Fine Gael. There were also some shouts from the Fianna Fail benches about Ms McDonald’s house.

Irish Mirror · Dec 17, 2022