Sinn Féin has criticized the Irish Government for failing to fulfill a pledge made by former taoiseach Enda Kenny in 2016 regarding voting rights for the Irish diaspora in presidential elections. The party’s US support group, Friends of Sinn Féin,…
Sinn Féin has submitted draft legislation aimed at permanently abolishing domestic water charges in Ireland. Party leader Mary Lou McDonald criticized the government’s consideration of introducing charges for excessive water use as a covert reintroduction of water charges. Taoiseach Micheál…
Conor Murphy, Sinn Féin’s Economy Minister and a seasoned politician in Northern Ireland, is running for a seat in the Seanad, Ireland’s upper house. With over 30 years in public service, including as Minister for Finance and Minister for Regional…
Recent disclosures from the State Papers reveal intriguing historical details including the limited dining options for diplomats in Belfast in 1998, the destruction of an Apollo 11 lunar rock, Sinn Féin’s efforts to curb anti-government graffiti, and the British government’s…
Newly released State Papers reveal former Taoiseach John Bruton’s skepticism towards Sinn Féin and the SDLP’s representation of northern nationalists. Despite concerns from these parties regarding his leadership, Bruton sought to understand the true desires of nationalists through opinion polling….
Newly released government files from 1995 reveal Gerry Adams’ strong emphasis on the significance of Sinn Féin’s fundraising efforts in the U.S. for the Northern Ireland Peace Process. During discussions, Adams warned that failure to maintain these efforts could lead…
Newly released documents highlight the significant impact of IRA criminality on the peace process in 2004, stirring conflicts between Sinn Féin and the Irish government. Key incidents included the attempted kidnapping of dissident republicans, with officials like PSNI Chief Constable…
The release of Ireland’s State Papers reveals intriguing stories from the past, including Fine Gael TD Oliver J Flanagan’s self-proclaimed title of ‘Sir’, Tony Blair’s disappointment regarding Irish support for England in football, and the dismissal of a police confidence…
Recent disclosures from UK government files shed light on various political interactions and tensions surrounding Northern Ireland from 1999. The documents reveal Ulster Unionist leader David Trimble’s contentious relationship with Northern Secretary Mo Mowlam, as well as insights into the…
Councillor Caroline Dwane-Stanley has announced her resignation from Sinn Féin, following her husband’s controversial departure from the party. She cited personal attacks on her and her family as significant factors in her decision. Dwane-Stanley was previously the sole Sinn Féin…
The year 2024 saw significant upheaval in Irish politics, characterized by two failed referenda, a leadership change in Fine Gael with Leo Varadkar stepping down and Simon Harris succeeding him, and pivotal local and European elections. Fianna Fáil emerged successfully…
The Labour Party led by Ivana Bacik has called off exploratory government formation discussions with Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael, citing significant policy differences. Bacik emphasized Labour’s commitment to advocating for a centre-left vision as a major player in the…
