Sinn Fein hope election will propel it to power in Ireland
Promises made by the Sinn Fein pro-Irish unity party to tackle a housing and cost-of-living crisis and stop young people leaving the country have bolstered its popularity ahead of a general election on Friday.
Why Ireland’s two main parties want to keep Sinn Fein out of power
Ireland’s two centre-Right parties have vowed to extend Sinn Fein’s 100-year stint on the political sidelines as they clashed ahead of this week’s closely fought general election. The leaders of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil both ruled out a coalition with the Left-wing party as the three candidates to be Ireland’s next Taoiseach took part in the
Powersharing in Northern Ireland shows that Sinn Fein 'can hold it together' in the Republic of Ireland says Mary Lou McDonald
The UK Government is "not minded to fund the North correctly", Mary Lou McDonald claimed as she defended Sinn Fein's record in the power-sharing Executive.
Powersharing shows Sinn Féin can ‘hold it together’ in Republic, McDonald says
Ms McDonald made the remarks as she seeks to lead Sinn Féin to victory in the General Election on Friday, and become Taoiseach.
Sinn Fein leader Mary Lou McDonald says she will demand referendum on Irish unity if she wins election
Friday's vote is "an historic opportunity" to elect Ireland's first female prime minister, Ms McDonald says, and should that happen, she plans to put reunification at the heart of government, with a referendum by 2030.
Sinn Fein poll ratings collapse in advance of Irish general election
Ireland goes to the polls November 29 in an election dominated by the implications of Sinn Fein's collapsing support and ...
Concerns over housing, immigration make for a volatile campaign in Ireland's election
Unlike many European countries, Ireland does not have a significant far-right party, but anti-immigrant independent ...
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Leaders of Ireland’s main parties clash in final debate
Ms McDonald was asked about long waiting lists for healthcare services in Northern Ireland, where Sinn Fein is in ...
Sinn Fein struggles deal blow to nationalists' united Ireland dream
Sinn Fein's polling collapse from government-in-waiting to likely also-rans at an Irish election next week looks set to rob ...
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NI election 2022: Will Sinn Féin's remarkable achievement be a turning point?
There has been much focus on the Sinn Féin leadership since the results of Thursday's election - Michelle O'Neill (right) could be Northern Ireland's new first minister Sinn Féin's historic ...
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Four years since Brexit, Northern Ireland is led by a Sinn Féin First Minister, Michelle O'Neill.
And the prospect not just of restored devolution, functioning government for Northern Ireland, but a Sinn Féin First Minister, Michelle O'Neill. A Sinn Féin first minister would be a landmark ...
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Analysis-Sinn Fein Struggles Deal Blow to Nationalists' United Ireland Dream
Sinn Fein are an absolutely vital part," said ... Prime Minister Simon Harris' Fine Gael devoted less than a page to Northern Ireland in its 124-page plan and favours a continuation of the ...
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NI election results 2022: Who are Sinn Féin and what do they stand for?
Sinn Féin President Mary Lou McDonald and Vice President Michelle O'Neill arrive at the count in Belfast's Titanic Exhibition Centre Sinn Féin has won the most seats in the Northern Ireland ...
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Pro Ireland unity Sinn Fein wants to form a government this week; UK, US, Ireland call for caution
Sinn Fein Michelle O'Neill in line to be the First Minister, said Northern Ireland was entering a new era, “a defining moment for our politics and our people” Sinn Fein, the Irish ...
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Lisa Nandy urged to restrict gambling advertising in Northern Ireland
including the group’s chairman Philip McGuigan (Sinn Fein) and Robbie Butler (UUP), have asked Ms Nandy to bridge a gap around gambling advertising online. They said Northern Ireland is an ...
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Garda immigration crackdown on Donegal border prompts peer to ask why Sinn Fein aren't out 'sledgehammering'
The extension of immigrations checks on the Irish border – with vehicles stopped and searched at “static checkpoints” in ...