Sinn Féin warns British government not to block Border poll
Party leaders sign memorandum in Cardiff declaring ‘Westminster’s time is coming to an end’
Mary Lou McDonald
Leaders of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales to sign memorandum on independence on Monday
First Ministers push for referendums despite Andy Burnham dashing hopes
Donald Trump backs Irish unity in comments during Dublin visit
Catherine Connolly raises ‘normalisation of war and genocide’ in ‘respectful’ meeting with US president
‘It was an absolute clanger’: Ex-Sinn Féin insider on Mary Lou, missteps and loss of momentum
Siobhán Fenton’s absorbing new memoir Ourselves Alone offers real insight into the workings of Ireland’s most secretive political party
Sinn Féin’s strategy is built on the hope that something will turn up
Hard to escape the conclusion that its plan is simply to try harder with the same strategies and messages as before
Sinn Féin immigration stance ‘very clear’, McDonald insists, as Coalition seeks to tighten rules
Party leader says ‘strains’ on public services and ‘issues’ around housing must be considered when it comes to issuing work permits to foreign workers
Sinn Féin should forget its absurd timescale for a Border poll and focus on the now
Dissident republicans have seized on Burnham’s statement as proof Sinn Féin has been naive
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Hugh, Pat, Ellen and Jack took to the stage at Electric Picnic on Saturday
Fuel supports extended by two months as Dáil vote splits Healy-Rae brothers
Reduction of 30c per litre for diesel and 25c for petrol to remain in place until October 31st
Andy Burnham in Belfast: Mixing up Donegal and Drogheda, but crystal clear on Border poll
Britain’s prime minister repeated his assertion that a plebiscite on Irish unity was ‘off the table’
Planned increases to fuel excise duty from next month will not go ahead, Government says
Restoration of cuts to be kept under review while geopolitical situation remains uncertain, Minister says
FG TDs ask firm behind Friedreich’s ataxia drug to consider compassionate access scheme
Meeting held with representatives from Biogen, which makes drug Skyclarys
File sent to DPP on two Sinn Féin politicians facing €200,000 fraud investigation
Detectives forwarded the near 600-page file on investigation into Cork North Central TD Thomas Gould and Cllr Kenneth Collins
Concern raised as Sinn Féin code of conduct warns members not to publicly criticise party
Party member described new rule as ‘a chilling effort to quell internal dissent’
Sinn Féin leader urges Taoiseach to intervene after HSE opposed funding rare-disease drug
Move follows Fianna Fáil politicians’ call for HSE to change stance on treatment for Friedreich’s ataxia
Portland Row pitch saved from development following Kellie Harrington-backed campaign
Jim Sheridan, Troy Parrott and Olivia O’Toole also called for the preservation of recreational area in Dublin city centre
E-scooter users would need licence and insurance under proposals explored by Government
Darragh O’Brien to work with Road Safety Authority on proposed legislation over the summer
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Is the Irish economy really Trump-proof? We’d better hope so
As the Taoiseach eyes the exit and the unity debate gets louder, the current calm in Irish politics may not last
What have Wayne Rooney and Jack Chambers got in common? They both need to cut the crap
The rot starts in tiny ways. Old taboos against public cursing and crude language fall away and soon a leader calls a poor country a ‘shithole’
Mary Lou McDonald says Irish unity talks with Simon Harris ‘extremely constructive’
Sinn Féin leader says there is now a recognition that parties need to work collaboratively on the issue
Who is Chris Bryant, the newly appointed Secretary of State for Northern Ireland?
Welsh-born politician says a Border poll on Irish reunification is ‘not on my list of priorities at the moment’
What does Andy Burnham taking over as British PM mean for Northern Ireland?
The new man in Downing Street will at some point have to address awkward issues such as funding and demands for a referendum
Miriam Lord’s End-of-Dáil-term awards: Holly Cairns still getting under Taoiseach’s skin
Hissy fits, bust-ups, mortification and demonstrations of backbone as TDs and senators go toe to toe
‘Michael Collins would be pleased’: Sinn Féin praises Harris for Ireland unification presentation
Tánaiste says question is ‘not simply what a united Ireland would cost, but what a united Ireland could create’
E-scooter use at a ‘tipping point’ with number of children suffering brain injuries up 50%
At least one child admitted to hospital each day this summer, some with life-changing injuries, says Children’s Health Ireland
The visitors’ bar in Leinster House is usually sedate. Not last night
Micheál Martin’s Dáil remarks – laden with gratitude - were met with indifference as summer recess drew nearer
Burning questions left as Dáil rises for summer break
The first half of 2026 raised plenty of questions; will there be answers in the second half?
Low turnout for State apology to Bill Kenneally’s victims reflects poorly on our politicians
Mary Lou McDonald told the families of the six men in the Distinguished Visitors’ Gallery ‘your dad won’
Garda chief backs calls to ban e-scooters, saying society would be ‘better off’ without them
Taoiseach ‘leaning towards’ restriction as doctors and victims’ parents call for action
Cordial loathing between Mary Lou McDonald and Micheál Martin as TDs enter last week of term
Flare-up in hostilities between US and Iran; and back-to-school costs at back of mind
Mary Lou McDonald declines to withdraw Dáil remark about Taoiseach being a ‘tosser’
Sinn Féin leader overheard using slur last week during questions about costings for MetroLink project
‘Jesus. He really is a tosser,’ Mary Lou said in a loud stage whisper
Micheál and Mary Lou are never going to be best buddies – but even by their fractious standards, the Sinn Féin leader surpassed herself
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